[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 21, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11070-11071]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-4257]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 SE, OMB Control No. 3235-0327, SEC File No. 270-289;
    Form ID, OMB Control No. 3235-0328, SEC File No. 270-291;
    Form ET, OMB Control No. 3235-0329, SEC File No. 270-290; and
    Form TH, OMB Control No. 3235-0425, SEC File No. 270-377.
    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.

[[Page 11071]]

    Form SE is used by registrants to file paper copies of exhibits 
that would be difficult or impossible to submit electronically. The 
information contained in Form SE is used by the Commission to identify 
paper copies of exhibits and is filed by individuals, companies or 
other for-profit organizations that are required to file 
electronically. It is estimated that 110 registrants file Form SE at an 
estimated 0.10 hours per response for a total annual burden of 11 
hours.
    Form ID is used by companies to apply for identification numbers 
and passwords used in conjunction with the EDGAR electronic filing 
system. The information provided on Form ID is essential to the 
security of the EDGAR system. Form ID must be filed every time a 
registrant or other person obtains or changes an identification number. 
The form is filed by individuals, companies or other for-profit 
organizations that are required to file electronically. It is estimated 
that 7,000 registrants file Form ID at an estimated 0.15 hours per 
response for a total annual burden of 1,050 hours.
    Form ET is used by companies to facilitate the transfer of 
information submitted to the Commission on magnetic tapes to the EDGAR 
system. Form ET provides technical information about the magnetic tape 
cartridge contents and identifies a contact person who can answer any 
questions about the tape cartridge. Form ET must be filed every time a 
filing is submitted to the Commission on magnetic tape to identify such 
filings. The form is filed by individuals, companies or other for-
profit organizations that are required to file electronically. It is 
estimated that 120 registrants file Form ET at an estimated 0.25 hours 
per response for a total annual burden of 30 hours.
    Form TH is used by registrants to notify the Commission that an 
electronic filer is relying on the temporary hardship exemption for the 
filing of a document in paper format that would otherwise be required 
to file electronically as prescribed by Rule 201(a) of Regulation S-T. 
The form must be filed every time an electronic filer experiences 
unanticipated technical difficulties preventing the timely preparation 
and submission of a required electronic filing. It is estimated that 15 
registrants file Form TH at an estimated 0.33 hours per response for a 
total annual burden of 5 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: February 8, 2001.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-4257 Filed 2-20-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8010-01-M