96-29440. Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 223 (Monday, November 18, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 58716]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-29440]
    
    
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    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    
    
    Proposed Collection; Comment Request
    
    Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
    Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 
    20549
    Extension: Rule 18f-3--SEC File No. 270-385--OMB Control No. 3235-0441
    
        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 for public comment the 
    following summary of previously approved information collection 
    requirements.
        Rule 18f-3 permits any registered open-end management investment 
    company that satisfies its conditions to issue multiple classes of 
    shares representing interests in the same portfolio of securities but 
    having different arrangements for shareholder services, distribution, 
    or both. Rule 18f-3 requires, among other things, that a multiple class 
    fund adopt a written plan setting forth the different class 
    arrangements. The Commission estimates that approximately 600 
    investment companies use rule 18f-3 and that the annual paperwork 
    burden is approximately one hour per respondent, for a total of about 
    600 burden hours.
        The estimate of average burden hours is made solely for the 
    purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and is not derived from a 
    comprehensive or even a representative survey or study.
        Written comments are requested on: (a) whether the collections of 
    information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
    of the Commission, including whether the information has practical 
    utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burdens 
    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.
        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: November 7, 1996.
    Margaret H. McFarland,
    Deputy Secretary.
    [FR Doc. 96-29440 Filed 11-15-96; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
11/18/1996
Department:
Securities and Exchange Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
96-29440
Pages:
58716-58716 (1 pages)
PDF File:
96-29440.pdf