[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37255-37256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17859]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Extension of Existing 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:

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    Rule 17f-1(b), OMB Control No. 3235-0032, SEC File No. 270-28.

    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 the following rule: Rule 17f-1(b)--
Requirements for reporting and inquiry with respect to missing, lost, 
counterfeit, or stolen securities (17 CFR 240.17f-1(b)) under the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (the ``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 17f-1(b) (17 CFR 240.17f-1(b)) under the Exchange Act requires 
approximately 26,000 entities in the securities industry to register in 
the Lost and Stolen Securities Program (``Program''). Registration 
fulfills a statutory requirement that entities report and inquire about 
missing, lost, counterfeit, or stolen securities. Registration also 
allows entities in the securities industry to gain access to a 
confidential database that stores information for the Program.
    We estimate that 1,000 new entities will register in the Program 
each year. The staff estimates that the average number of hours 
necessary to comply with the Rule 17f-1(b) is one-half hour. The total 
burden is therefore 500 hours (1,000 times one-half) annually for all 
participants.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Commission, including whether the information 
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's 
estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be 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.
    Comments should be directed to Charles Boucher, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Shirley 
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or send 
an e-mail to: [email protected].

    Dated: July 21, 2009.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-17859 Filed 7-27-09; 8:45 am]
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