[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 163 (Thursday, August 21, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 49497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19355]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon written request, copies available from: U.S. Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, 
Washington, DC 20549-0213.

Extension: Rule 30b1-5, SEC File No. 270-520, OMB Control No. 3235-
0577.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission (the ``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the 
collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to 
submit these existing collections of information to the Office of 
Management and Budget for extension and approval.
    The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 30b1-5 (17 
CFR 270.30b1-5) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 
80a-1 et seq.), Quarterly Filing of Schedule of Portfolio Holdings of 
Registered Management Investment Companies.''
    Rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 requires 
registered management investment companies, other than small business 
investment companies registered on Form N-5 (17 CFR 239.24 and 274.5) 
to file a quarterly report via the Commission's EDGAR system on Form N-
Q (17 CFR 249.332 and 274.130), not more than sixty calendar days after 
the close of each first and third fiscal quarter, containing their 
complete portfolio holdings.
    The Commission estimates that there are 2,820 management investment 
companies and series that are governed by the rule. For purposes of 
this analysis, the burden associated with the requirements of Rule 
30b1-5 has been included in the collection of information requirements 
of Form N-Q, rather than the rule.
    The collection of information under Rule 30b1-5 is mandatory. The 
information provided under Rule 30b1-5 is not kept confidential. The 
Commission may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.
    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 Lewis W. Walker, Acting 
Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley 
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312; or send an e-
mail to: [email protected].

    Dated: August 13, 2008.
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-19355 Filed 8-20-08; 8:45 am]
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