[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 276] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-47] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Extension: Form SE, SEC File No. 270-289, OMB Control No. 3235-0327 Form ID, SEC File No. 270-291, OMB Control No. 3235-0328 Form ET, SEC File No. 270-290, OMB Control No. 3235-0329 Form TH, SEC File No. 270-377, OMB Control No. 3235-0425 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 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. Form SE is used by registrants filing electronically on EDGAR to submit paper copies of exhibits to the Commission in order to identify them. Form SE results in an estimated total annual reporting burden of 200 hours. Form ID is used by electronic filers to obtain or change an identification number. For ID results in an estimated total annual reporting burden of 1,050 hours. Form ET is used by electronic filers to submit a filing to the Commission on magnetic tape or diskette. Form ET results in an estimated total annual reporting burden of 30 hours. Form TH is used by electronic filers to file electronic documents in paper pursuant to a temporary hardship exemption. Form TH results in an estimated total annual reporting burden of 66 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 Michael E. Bartell, Associate Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549. Dated: December 23, 1997. Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-47 Filed 1-2-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-M