[Federal Register: October 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 195)] [Notices] [Page 57610] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr10oc07-120] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549-0213. Extension: Form ADV, SEC File No. 270-39, OMB Control No. 3235-0049. 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 (the ``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval. The title for the collection of information is ``Form ADV'' (17 CFR 279.1). Form ADV is the investment adviser registration form filed electronically with the Commission pursuant to rules 203-1 (17 CFR 275.203-1) and 204-1 (17 CFR 275.204-1) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-1 et seq.) by advisers registered with the Commission or applying for registration with the Commission. The information collected takes the form of disclosures to the investment adviser's clients and potential clients. The purpose of this collection of information is to provide advisory clients, prospective clients, and the Commission with information about the adviser, its business, and its conflicts of interest. Clients use certain of the information to determine whether to hire or retain an adviser. The information collected provides the Commission with knowledge about the adviser, its business, and its conflicts of interest. The Commission uses the information to determine eligibility for registration with the Commission and to manage its regulatory, examination, and enforcement programs. Respondents to the collection of information are investment advisers registered with the Commission or applying for registration with the Commission. The Commission estimates that the total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden of the collection of information for each respondent is 23.375 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 R. Corey Booth, 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: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: October 1, 2007. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-19856 Filed 10-9-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P