[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 212 (Wednesday, November 3, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64116-64117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E4-2987]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange

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Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services,Washington, DC 
20549.

Extension: Form CB, OMB Control No. 3235-0518, SEC File No. 270-457

    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 CB (OMB Control No. 3235-0518; SEC File No. 270-457) is a 
tender offer statement filed in connection with a tender offer for a 
foreign private issuer. This form is used to report an issuer tender 
offer conducted in compliance with Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(h)(8) and a 
third-party tender offer conducted in compliance with Exchange Act Rule 
14d-1(c). It also is used by a subject company pursuant to Exchange Act 
Rule 14e-2(d). Approximately 200 respondents file Form CB annually at 
an estimated .5 hours per response for a total annual burden of 100 
hours. It is estimated that 25% of the total burden (25 reporting 
burden hours) is prepared by the filer. The remaining 75% of the burden 
hours is prepared by outside counsel.
    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 R. Corey Booth, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities 
and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549.

    October 27, 2004.
J. Lynn Taylor,
Assistant Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E4-2987 Filed 11-2-04; 8:45 am]
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