[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 83 (Monday, May 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 22732]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-2087]


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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 236, OMB Control No. 3235-0095, SEC File No. 270-
118.

    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 236 under the Securities Act of 1933 (``Securities Act'') 
requires issuers choosing to rely on an exemption from Securities Act 
registration for the issuance of fractional shares, scrip certificates 
or order forms, in connection with a stock dividend, stock split, 
reverse stock split, conversion, merger or similar transaction to 
furnish specified information to the Commission in writing at least ten 
days prior to the offering. The information is needed to provide public 
notice that an issuer is relying on the exemption. Public companies are 
the likely respondents. An estimated ten submissions are made pursuant 
to Rule 236 annually, resulting in an estimated annual total burden of 
15 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, Office of Information Technology, Securities 
and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: April 25, 2005.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-2087 Filed 4-29-05; 8:45 am]
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