96-1671. Agency Information Collection Activities; Request For Public Comment

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 3060]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1671]



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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities; Request For Public 
Comment

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

    Extension: Form 40-F, SEC File No. 270-335, OMB Control No. 3235-
0381.
    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 publishing the following summary of 
collection for public comment.
    Form 40-F is used by certain Canadian issuers to register 
securities pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 (``Exchange Act'') or as an annual report pursuant to Section 
13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. An estimated 320 submissions are 
made pursuant to Form 40-F, resulting in an estimated annual total 
burden of 640 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 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, N.W. Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated January 23, 1996.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-1671 Filed 1-29-96; 8:45 am]
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