[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 241 (Monday, December 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 72016]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27499]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-621, OMB Control No. 3235-0672, (Electronic Data 
Collection System); SEC File No. 270-625, OMB Control No. 3235-0686, 
(Form TCR)]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 
20549-2736

Extensions:
    Electronic Data Collection System, Form TCR

    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 collection of 
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit an 
extension for these two current collections of information to the 
Office of Management and Budget for approval, and to consolidate both 
collections of information within OMB Control No. 3235-0672.
    The Commission invites comment on updates to its Electronic Data 
Collection System database (the Database), which will support 
information provided by members of the public who would like to file an 
online tip, complaint or referral (TCR) to the Commission. The Database 
will be a web based e-filed dynamic report based on technology that 
pre-populates and establishes a series of questions based on the data 
that the individual enters. The individual will then complete specific 
information on the subject(s) and nature of the suspicious activity, 
using the data elements appropriate to the type of complaint or 
subject. The information collection is voluntary. The public interface 
to the Database will be available using the agency's website, 
www.sec.gov. The Commission estimates that it takes a complainant, on 
average, 30 minutes to submit a TCR through the Database. Based on the 
receipt of an average of approximately 28,000 annual TCRs for the past 
three fiscal years, the Commission estimates that the annual reporting 
burden is 14,000 hours.
    The Commission further invites comment on updates to Form TCR, 
which is a hard copy form adopted by the Commission in 2011.\1\ Form 
TCR may be submitted by whistleblowers who wish to provide information 
to the Commission and its staff regarding potential violations of the 
federal securities laws. The Commission estimates that it takes a 
whistleblower, on average, one and one half hours to complete Form TCR. 
Based on the receipt of an average of approximately 560 annual Form TCR 
submissions for the past three fiscal years, the Commission estimates 
that the annual reporting burden of Form TCR is 840 hours.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ Implementation of the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 
21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Release No. 34-64545; 
File No. S7-33-10 (adopted May 25, 2011).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this 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 
imposed by 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 David Bottom, Director/Chief Information Officer, 
Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John R. Pezzullo, 100 F St. NE, 
Washington DC 20549; or send an email to: [email protected].

    Dated: December 15, 2021.
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-27499 Filed 12-17-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE P