[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 29, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16673-16674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-7685]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-318]


Request for Public Comment

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 
20549.

Extension:
    Form ADV-E, OMB Control No: 3235-0361.

    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 this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Form ADV-E is the cover sheet for accountant examination 
certificates filed pursuant to Rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment 
Advisers Act by investment advisers retaining custody of client 
securities or funds. Registrants each spend approximately three 
minutes, annually, complying with the requirements of the form.
    The estimate of burden hours set forth above is made solely for the 
purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act and is not derived from a 
comprehensive or even representative survey or study of the cost of SEC 
rules and forms.

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    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: March 20, 2000.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-7685 Filed 3-28-00; 8:45 am]
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