Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 6660 [2014-02248]

Download as PDF 6660 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 23 / Tuesday, February 4, 2014 / Notices survey or study of the costs of Commission rules and forms. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 of 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 Thomas Bayer, Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: January 29, 2014. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–02244 Filed 2–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION necessary for the Commission staff to use in its examination and oversight program. The respondents to the collection of information are investment advisers registered with us. The Commission staff estimates that the total reporting and recordkeeping burden of the collection of information for each respondent is approximately 181.45 hours. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 of 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 Thomas Bayer, Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: January 29, 2014. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. Proposed Collection; Comment Request [FR Doc. 2014–02248 Filed 2–3–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Extension: Rule 204–2, OMB Control No. 3235–0278, SEC File No. 270–215. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Proposed Collection; Comment Request 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 (the ‘‘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 (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. The title for the collection of information is ‘‘Rule 204–2’’ (17 CFR 275.204–2) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–1). Rule 204–2 sets forth the requirements for maintaining and preserving specified books and records. The collection of information under rule 204–2 is VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:14 Feb 03, 2014 Jkt 232001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Form ADV, OMB Control No. 3235–0049, SEC File No. 270–39. 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 (the ‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. PO 00000 Frm 00130 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The title for the collection of information is ‘‘Form ADV’’ (17 CFR 279.1). Form ADV is the investment adviser registration form and exempt reporting adviser reporting form filed electronically with the Commission pursuant to rules 203–1 (17 CFR 275.203–1), 204–1 (17 CFR 275.204–1) and 204–4 (17 CFR 275.204–4) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-1 et seq.) by advisers registered with the Commission or applying for registration with the Commission or by exempt reporting advisers filing reports with the Commission. The information collected takes the form of disclosures to the adviser’s clients and potential clients. The purpose of this collection of information is to provide advisory clients, prospective clients, and the Commission with information about the adviser, its business, its conflicts of interest and personnel. Clients use certain of the information to determine whether to hire or retain an adviser. The information collected provides the Commission with knowledge about the adviser, its business, its conflicts of interest and personnel. The Commission uses the information to determine eligibility for registration with the Commission and to manage its regulatory, examination, and enforcement programs. Respondents to the collection of information are investment advisers registered with the Commission or applying for registration with the Commission or exempt reporting advisers filing reports with the Commission. The Commission estimates that the total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden of the collection of information for each respondent is 11.42 hours. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 of 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to E:\FR\FM\04FEN1.SGM 04FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 6660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02248]


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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:
    Rule 204-2, OMB Control No. 3235-0278, SEC File No. 270-215.

    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 
(the ``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 (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 204-2'' (17 
CFR 275.204-2) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 
80b-1). Rule 204-2 sets forth the requirements for maintaining and 
preserving specified books and records. The collection of information 
under rule 204-2 is necessary for the Commission staff to use in its 
examination and oversight program. The respondents to the collection of 
information are investment advisers registered with us. The Commission 
staff estimates that the total reporting and recordkeeping burden of 
the collection of information for each respondent is approximately 
181.45 hours.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 of 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 Thomas Bayer, Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi 
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; or send an email 
to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    Dated: January 29, 2014.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-02248 Filed 2-3-14; 8:45 am]
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