[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 13914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6507]



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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 19d-3; SEC File No. 270-245; OMB Control No. 3235-
0204

    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.
    Rule 19d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 
``Exchange Act''), prescribes the form and content of applications to 
the Commission by persons desiring stays of final disciplinary 
sanctions and summary action of self-regulatory organizations 
(``SROs'') for which the Commission is the appropriate regulatory 
agency. The Commission uses the information provided in the application 
filed pursuant to Rule 19d-3 to review final actions taken by SROs 
including: (1) Disciplinary sanctions; (2) denials of membership, 
participation or association; and (3) prohibitions on or limitations of 
access to SRO services.
    It is estimated that approximately 15 respondents will utilize this 
application procedure annually, with a total burden of 270 hours, for 
all respondents to complete all submissions. This figure is based upon 
past submissions. The staff estimates that the average number of hours 
necessary to comply with the requirements of Rule 19d-3 is 18 hours. 
The average cost per hour, to complete each submission, is 
approximately $101. Therefore, the total cost of compliance for all 
respondents is $27,270. (15 submissions x 18 hours x $101 per hour).
    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 shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden of the proposed 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 R. Corey Booth, Director/
CIO, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange 
Commission, 450 5th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: March 16, 2004.
J. Lynn Taylor,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-6507 Filed 3-23-04; 8:45 am]
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