[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 6, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 40867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19936]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, 
DC 20549
Extension: Rule 17A-19 and Form X-17A-19  SEC File No. 270-148 OMB 
Control No. 3235-0133

    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 publishing the following for public 
comment.
    Rule 17a-19 requires National Securities Exchanges and Registered 
National Securities Associations to file Form X-17A-19 with the 
Commission whenever a change in membership status occurs in order to 
notify the Commission that a change in designated examining authority 
is necessary.
    It is anticipated that approximately 8 National Securities 
Exchanges or Registered National Securities Associations will make 
3,600 total annual responses pursuant to Rule 17a-19. The total annual 
burden is estimated to be 900 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 shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
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.
    Direct your written comments to Michael E. Bartell, Associate 
Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Securities and 
Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: July 29, 1996.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-19936 Filed 8-5-96; 8:45 am]
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