97-14351. Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 30358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14351]


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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:
    Form 18; SEC File No. 270-105; OMB Control No. 3235-0121
    Form 18-K; SEC File No. 270-108; OMB Control No. 3235-0120
    Form F-80; SEC File No. 270-357; OMB Control No. 3235-0404

    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 collections 
of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these 
existing collections of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Form 18 is used for the registration of securities under the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of any foreign government or political 
subdivision thereof. It is filed on occasion. An estimated 5 
respondents file Form 18 annually for a total burden of 40 hours.
    Form 18-K is an annual report for foreign governments and political 
subdivisions thereof. It provides updated information concerning 
registered securities. An estimated 11 respondents file Form 18-K 
annually for a total burden of 88 hours.
    Form F-80 is a form used to register under the Securities Act of 
1933 securities of certain issuers to be issued in exchange offers or a 
business combination. It is filed on occasion. An estimated 5 
respondents file Form F-80 annually for a total burden of 10 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 Michael E. Bartell, 
Associate Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, 
Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20549.

    Dated: May 26, 1997.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-14351 Filed 6-2-97; 8:45 am]
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