[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50033-50034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25322]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Request for Public Comment

    Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, 
Washington, DC 20549.
    Extension: Rule 13e-1, SEC File No. 270-255, OMB Control No. 
3235-0305. Rule 12g3-2, SEC File No. 270-104, OMB Control No. 3235-
0119, Trust Indenture Act Rules, SEC File No. 270-115, OMB Control 
No. 3235-0132.

    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 collections 
of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these 
existing collections of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval:
    ``Purchase of Securities by issuer thereof under the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934''. Rule 13e-1 under the Exchange Act is designed 
to provide shareholders and the marketplace with relevant information 
concerning issuer repurchases during a tender offer for its securities 
by a third party. Public companies are the respondents. An estimated 20 
respondents wiil file submissions annually at and estimated 13 hours 
per response for a total annual burden of 260 hours.
    ``Securities Exchange Act of 1934--Rule 12g3-2.'' Rule 12g3-2 
provides an exemption for certain foreign securities. It affects 
approximately 1800 foreign issuer respondents at an estimated one 
burden hour per response for a total annual burden of 1800 hours.
    ``Requirements as to Form and Content of Applications, Statements 
and Reports under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939.'' Rules 7a-15 
through 7a-37 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (``TIA'') provides 
guidance for complying with requirements under the TIA. Persons and 
entities subject to TIA requirements are the respondents. No 
information collection burdens are imposed directly by these rules so 
they are assigned only one burden hour for administrative convenience.
    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 on or before 
November 24, 1997.
    Please direct your written comments to Michael E. Bartell, 
Associate Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, 
Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, N.W., Washington, 
DC 20549.


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    Dated: September 16, 1997.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-25322 Filed 9-23-97; 8:45 am]
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