[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 13599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-5401]


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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 S-3, OMB Control No. 3235-0073, SEC File No. 270-61
    Form S-8, OMB Control No. 3235-0066, SEC File No. 270-66

    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.
    Form S-3 is used by issuers to register securities pursuant to the 
Securities Act of 1933. Form S-3 gives investors the necessary 
information to make investment decisions regarding securities offered 
to the public. Approximately 3,483 issuers file Form S-3 at an 
estimated 398 hours per response for a total annual burden of 1,385,934 
hours.
    Form S-8 is a primary registration statement used by qualified 
registrants to register securities issued in connection with employees 
benefit plans. It is estimated that 1,660 issuers file Form S-8 
annually at estimated 24 hours per response for a total annual burden 
of 39,840 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 26, 2001.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-5401 Filed 3-5-01; 8:45 am]
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