[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 33531]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15910]



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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 soliciting comments on the collections of 
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Rule 17a-19 requires National Securities Exchanges and Registered 
National Securities Associations to file a Form X-17A-19 with the 
Commission within 5 days of the initiation, suspension or termination 
of a member in order to notify the Commission that a change in 
designated examining authority may be necessary.
    It is anticipated that approximately eight National Securities 
Exchanges and Registered National Securities Associations collectively 
will make 3,000 total annual filings pursuant to Rule 17a-19 and that 
each filing will take approximately 15 minutes. The total burden is 
estimated to be approximately 750 total annual 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, NW., Washington, DC 
20549.

    Dated: June 16, 1999.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-15910 Filed 6-22-99; 8:45 am]
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