[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 227 (Monday, November 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71048-71049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27886]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request

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

Extension: Rule 19d-2; OMB Control No. 3235-0205; SEC File No. 270-
204.

    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 existing 
collection of information provided for in Rule 19d-2--Applications for 
Stays of Final Disciplinary Sanction (17 CFR 240.19d-2) under the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1943 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (``Exchange 
Act''). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of 
information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for 
extension and approval.
    Rule 19d-2 under the Exchange Act prescribes the form and content 
of applications to the Commission by persons desiring stays of final 
disciplinary sanctions and summary action of self-regulatory 
organizations (``SROs'') for which the Commission is the appropriate 
regulatory agency.
    It is estimated that approximately eight respondents will utilize 
this application procedure annually, with a total burden of 24 hours, 
based upon past submissions. The staff estimates that the average 
number of hours

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necessary to comply with the requirements of Rule 19d-2 is 3 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 Lewis W. Walker, Acting 
Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
c/o Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or 
send an e-mail to: [email protected] .

    Dated: November 17, 2008.
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-27886 Filed 11-21-08; 8:45 am]
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