[Federal Register: December 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 232)]
[Notices]               
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 
Request For Public Comment

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 
20549

Extension:
    Rule 24b-1, SEC File No. 270-205, OMB Control No. 3235-0194

    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 this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Rule 24b-1 (17 CFR 240.24b-1) requires a national securities 
exchange to keep and make available for public inspection a copy of its 
registration statement and exhibits filed with the Commission, along 
with any amendments thereto.
    There are eight national securities exchanges that spend 
approximately one half hour each complying with this rule, for an 
aggregate total compliance burden of four hours per year. The staff 
estimates that the average cost per respondent is $57.68 per year, 
calculated as the costs of copying ($12.36) plus storage ($45.32), 
resulting in a total cost of compliance for the respondents of $461.44.

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    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 shall 
have practical utility, (b) the accuracy of the agency'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.
    Direct your written comments to Michael E. Bartell, Associate 
Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Securities and 
Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: November 29, 1999.
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-31389 Filed 12-2-99; 8:45 am]
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