[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 215 (Monday, November 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 64795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E4-3034]


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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.

Extensions: Rule 425, OMB Control No. 3235-0521, SEC File No. 270-
462.

    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.
    Securities Act Rule 425 (OMB Control No. 3235-0521; SEC File No. 
270-462) requires the filing of certain prospectuses and communications 
under Rules 135 and 165 in connection with business combination 
transactions. The purpose of the rule is to relax existing restrictions 
on oral and written communications with shareholders about tender 
offers, mergers and other business combination transactions by 
permitting the dissemination of more information on a more-timely basis 
as long as the written communications are filed on the date of first 
use. Approximately 2,000 issuers file communications under Rule 425 at 
an estimate .25 hours per response for a total of 500 annual burden 
hours.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 
collections 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 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: October 29, 2004.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E4-3034 Filed 11-5-04; 8:45 am]
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