[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 24, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66215-66216]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30583]


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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:
    Form F-9, SEC File No. 270-333, OMB Control No. 3235-0377
    Form F-10, SEC File No. 270-334, OMB Control No. 3235-0380
    Form 10, SEC File No. 270-51, OMB Control No. 3235-0064
    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 summarized below. The Commission 
plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office 
of Management and Budget for approval of extension on the following:
    Form F-9 is a registration Statement under the Securities Act of 
1933 (Securities Act) used by certain investment grade debt or 
investment grade preferred securities that are offered for cash or in 
connection with an exchange offer and either non convertible or not 
convertible for a period of at least one year from the date of issuance 
and, except as noted in paragraph (e), are thereafter only convertible 
into security of another class of the issuer.
    The information required by Form F-9 is useful for persons 
considering investment in securities issued by Canadian companies. Form 
F-9 takes approximately 25 hours to prepare and is filed by 12 
respondents. It is estimated that 25% of the 300 hours (75 hours) would 
be prepared by the company.
    Form F-10 is a Registration Statement used by Canadian 
``substantial issuers,'' those issuers with at least thirty-six 
calendar months of reporting history with a securities commission in 
Canada and a market value of common stock of at least $360 million 
(Canadian) and an aggregate market value of common stock held by non-
affiliates of at least $75 million (Canadian).
    The information required under the cover of Form F-10 can be used 
by security holders and investors in evaluating securities and making 
investment decisions. Form F-10 takes approximately 25 hours to prepare 
and is filed by 45 respondents. It is estimated that 25% of the 1,125 
hours (281) would be prepared by the company.
    Form 10 is used by the Commission to register securities pursuant 
to Sections 12(b) and 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(Exchange Act). Form 10 requires financial and other information about 
such matters as the registrant's business, properties, identify and 
remuneration of management, outstanding securities and securities to be 
registered and financial condition.
    The information provided by Form 10 is intend to ensure the 
adequacy of information available to investors about the company. Form 
10 takes approximately 24 hours to prepare and is filed by 124 
respondents. It is estimated that 25% of the 2,977 hours (744 hours) 
would be prepared by the company.
    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 
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

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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: November 5, 1999.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-30583 Filed 11-23-99; 8:45 am]
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