[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 112 (Monday, June 11, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34415-34416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-14027]


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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 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.) (``PRA''), the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the existing 
collection of information provided for in Rule 17f-1(b) (17 CFR 
240.17f-1(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (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 17f-1(b) under the Exchange Act requires approximately 25,000 
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.
    The Commission staff estimates 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 Rule 17f-1(b) is one-half 
hour. Accordingly, the staff estimates that total annual burden for all 
participants is 500 hours (1,000 x one-half hour).
    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.
    The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No 
person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a 
valid OMB control number.
    Please direct your comments to: Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi 
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way,

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Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an email to: [email protected].

    Dated: June 5, 2012.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-14027 Filed 6-8-12; 8:45 am]
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