[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 30554-30555] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14415] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Form F-6, SEC File No. 270-270, OMB Control No. 3235-0292 Regulation S-T, SEC File No. 270-375, OMB Control No. 3235-0424 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 collection 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. The Commission under Section 19 of the Securities Act of 1933 established Form F-6 for registration of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) of foreign companies. Form F-6 requires disclosure of information regarding the terms of the depository bank, fees charged, and a description of the ADRs. No special information regarding the foreign company is required to be prepared or disclosed, although the foreign company must be one which periodically furnishes information to the Commission. Such information is available to the public for inspection. The information is needed to ensure that investors in ADRs have full [[Page 30555]] disclosure of information concerning the deposit agreement and the foreign company. It has been estimated that there are 339 respondents annually resulting in an estimated annual total burden of 306 hours. Regulation S-T sets forth the general rules and regulations for electronic filings. Registrants who file electronically are the likely respondents. Regulation S-T is only assigned one burden hour for administrative convenience because it does not directly impose any information collection requirements. 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: June 1, 1999. Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-14415 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-M