[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 145 (Thursday, July 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38064-38065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-18171]


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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 15c3-1, OMB Control No. 3235-0200, SEC File No. 270-197.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities

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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 15c3-1 (17 CFR 240.15c3-1) under the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) requires brokers and dealers to have at 
all times sufficient liquid assets to meet their current liabilities, 
particularly the claims of customers. The rule facilitates monitoring 
the financial condition of brokers and dealers by the Commission and 
the various self-regulatory organizations. It is estimated that the 
active broker-dealer respondents registered with the Commission incur 
an aggregate burden of 73,300 hours per year to comply with this rule.
    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 
estimate 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 24, 2009.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-18171 Filed 7-29-09; 8:45 am]
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