[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 65251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-31400]


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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 15c1-7; SEC File No. 270-146; OMB Control No. 3235-0134.

    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 summaries of 
collections for public comment.
    Rule 15c1-7 requires broker-dealers to make a record of each 
transaction it effects for customer accounts over which the broker-
dealer has discretion. The Commission estimates that 500 respondents 
collect information annually under Rule 15c1-7 and that approximately 
33,333 hours would be required annually for these collections. The 
total annual burden hours have been increased from 16,667 hours as a 
result of the growth in the securities market.
    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, N.W., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: December 2, 1996.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-31400 Filed 12-10-96; 8:45 am]
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