[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 7 (Friday, January 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 1478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-616]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Request for Public Comment

Extension:
    Rule 17a-8, SEC File No. 270-53, OMB Control No. 3235-0092

    Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, 
Washington, DC 20549.
    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 summary of 
collection for public comment.
    Rule 17a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') 
requires brokers and dealers to make and keep certain reports and 
records concerning their currency and monetary instrument transactions. 
The requirements allow the Commission to ensure that brokers and 
dealers are in compliance with the Currency and Foreign Transactions 
Reporting Act of 1970 (``Bank Secrecy Act'') and with the Department of 
Treasury regulations under that Act.
    The reports and records required under this rule initially are 
required under Department of the Treasury regulations, and additional 
burden hours and costs are not imposed by this rule.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the property 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 31, 1996.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-616 Filed 1-9-97; 8:45 am]
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