76 FR 37 pgs. 10411-10412 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 76Number: 37Pages: 10411 - 10412
FR document: [FR Doc. 2011-4134 Filed 2-23-11; 8:45 am]
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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:
Electronic Data Collection System; OMB Control No. 3235-0672; SEC File No. 270-621.
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 an extension for this current collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun the design of a new Electronic Data Collection System database (the Database) and invites comment on the Database that will support information provided by the general public that would like to file a tip or complaint with the SEC. The Database will be a web based e-filed dynamic report based on technology that pre-populates and establishes a series of questions based on the data that the individual enters. The individual will then complete specific information on the subject(s) and nature of the suspicious activity, using the data elements appropriate to the type of complaint or subject. The information collection is voluntary. The first phase of the Database is scheduled to be released as a pilot in February 2011. Any public suggestions that are received during the pilot phase will be reviewed and changes will be considered. Phase 2 is currently scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2011. There are no costs associated with this collection. The public interface to the Database will be available using the agency's Web site http://www.sec.gov . Information is voluntary.
Estimated number of annual responses = 25,000.
Estimated annual reporting burden = 12,500 hours (30 minutes per submission).
Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this 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 imposed by 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 Thomas Bayer, Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.
February 18, 2011.
Cathy H. Ahn,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-4134 Filed 2-23-11; 8:45 am]
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