[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 19136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-1672]


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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 17f-2(e); SEC File No. 270-37; OMB Control No. 3235-0031.

    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 17f-2(e) requires members of national securities exchanges, 
brokers, dealers, registered transfer agents, and registered clearing 
agencies claiming exemption from the fingerprinting requirements of 
Rule 17f-2 to prepare and maintain a statement supporting their claim 
exemption.
    Notices prepared pursuant to Rule 17f-2(e) must be maintained for 
as long as the covered entity claims an exemption from the 
fingerprinting requirements of Rule 17f-2. The recordkeeping 
requirement under Rule 17f-2(e) is mandatory to assist the Commission 
and other regulatory agencies with ensuring compliance with Rule 17f-2. 
This rule does not involve the collection of confidential information.
    It is estimated that approximately 75 respondents will incur an 
average burden of 30 minutes per year to comply with this rule, for a 
total approximate burden of 38 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 R. Corey Booth, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 5th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: March 31, 2005.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-1672 Filed 4-11-05; 8:45 am]
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