Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 62845-62846 [E9-28688]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 229, No. 74 / Tuesday, December 1, 2009 / Notices SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request; Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Upon Written Request; Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Rule 14f–1, OMB Control No. 3235–0108, SEC File No. 270–127. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Extension: Rule 13e–1, OMB Control No. 3235–0305, SEC File No. 270–255 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Exchange Act Rule 14f–1 (17 CFR 240.14f–1) requires a registrant to disclose a change in a majority of the directors of the registrant. The information filed under Rule 14f–1 must be filed with the Commission and is publicly available. We estimate that it takes approximately 18 burden hours to provide the information required under Rule 14f–1 and that the information is filed by approximately 172 respondents for a total annual reporting burden of 3,096 hours. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comment to Charles Boucher, Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: November 24, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–28690 Filed 11–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 20:14 Nov 30, 2009 Jkt 220001 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Rule 13e–1 (17 CFR 240.13e–1) makes it unlawful for an issuer who has received notice that it is the subject of a tender offer made under Section 14(d)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n(d)(1)) to purchase any of its equity securities during the tender offer, unless it first files a statement with the Commission containing information require by the Rule. This rule is in keeping with the Commission’s statutory responsibility to prescribe rules and regulations that are necessary for the protection of investors. The information filed under Rule 13e– 1 must be filed with the Commission and is publicly available. We estimate that it takes approximately 10 burden hours per response to provide the information required under Rule 13e–1 and that the information is filed by approximately 20 respondents. We estimate that 25% of the 10 hours per response (2.5 hours) is prepared by the company for a total annual reporting burden of 50 hours (2.5 hours per response x 20 responses). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62845 in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comment to Charles Boucher, Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: November 24, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–28689 Filed 11–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Rule 12d1–3; OMB Control No. 3235–0109; SEC File No. 270–116] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request; Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Exchange Act Rule 12d1–3 (17 CFR 240.12d1–3) requires a certification that a security has been approved by an exchange for listing and registration pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(d)) to be filed with the Commission. The information required under Rule 12d1–3 must be filed with the Commission and is publicly available. We estimate that it takes approximately one-half hour per response to provide the information required under Rule 12d1–3 and that the information is filed by approximately 688 respondents for a total annual reporting burden of 344 hours (.5 hours per response x 688 responses). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1 62846 Federal Register / Vol. 229, No. 74 / Tuesday, December 1, 2009 / Notices quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comment to Charles Boucher, Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. November 24, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–28688 Filed 11–30–09; 8:45 am] (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comments to Charles Boucher, Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: November 24, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–28687 Filed 11–30–09; 8:45 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Proposed Collection; Comment Request SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. [Form F–8; OMB Control No. 3235–0378; SEC File No. 270–332] Extension: Industry Guides, OMB Control No. 3235– 0069, SEC File No. 270–069. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Form F–8 (17 CFR 239.38) may be used to register securities of certain Canadian issuers under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) that will be used in an exchange offer or business combination. The information collected is intended to ensure that the information required to be filed by the Commission permits verification of compliance with securities law requirements and assures the public availability of such information. Form F–8 takes approximately one hour per response to prepare and is filed by approximately 10 respondents. We estimate that 25% of one hour per response (15 minutes) is prepared by the Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Industry Guides are used by registrants in certain industries as disclosure guidelines to be followed in disclosing information to investors in Securities Act (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) and Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) registration statements and certain other Exchange Act filings. The Commission estimates for administrative purposes only that the total annual burden with respect to the Industry Guides is one hour. The Industry Guides do not directly impose any disclosure burden. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; VerDate Nov<24>2008 20:14 Nov 30, 2009 Jkt 220001 Proposed Collection; Comment Request PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 company for a total annual reporting burden of 3 hours (15 minutes/60 minutes per response x 10 responses = 2.5 hours rounded to 3 hours). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comments to Charles Boucher, Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: November 24, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–28685 Filed 11–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Form 18–K, OMB Control No. 3235–0120, SEC File No. 270–108. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Form 18–K (17 CFR 249.318) is an annual report form used by foreign governments and political subdivisions that have securities listed on an U.S. securities exchange. The information to be collected is intended to ensure the E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 229 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
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[Pages 62845-62846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-28688]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Rule 12d1-3; OMB Control No. 3235-0109; SEC File No. 270-116]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Upon Written Request; Copies Available From: Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, 
Washington, DC 20549-0213.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of 
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Exchange Act Rule 12d1-3 (17 CFR 240.12d1-3) requires a 
certification that a security has been approved by an exchange for 
listing and registration pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(d)) to be filed with the 
Commission. The information required under Rule 12d1-3 must be filed 
with the Commission and is publicly available. We estimate that it 
takes approximately one-half hour per response to provide the 
information required under Rule 12d1-3 and that the information is 
filed by approximately 688 respondents for a total annual reporting 
burden of 344 hours (.5 hours per response x 688 responses).
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the performance of the 
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance 
the

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quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will 
be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 
days of this publication.
    Please direct your written comment to Charles Boucher, Director/
CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 
General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: 
PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    November 24, 2009.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-28688 Filed 11-30-09; 8:45 am]
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