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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection process involving Form 8-A. This form is used by companies to register a class of securities with the SEC, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC estimates that about 1,052 forms are filed annually, each taking approximately 3 hours to complete, resulting in a total annual burden of 3,156 hours. Public comments on this information collection are invited before May 9, 2025, to ensure it remains efficient and useful.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information through Form N-14 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Form N-14 is used by investment companies and business development companies for registering securities during certain business transactions. The SEC estimates that about 253 filings are made each year, with considerable internal efforts and costs involved in preparing these forms. Amendments to Form N-14 aim to reduce the burden and costs for certain companies by allowing them to incorporate information by reference. Public comments on this information collection are encouraged and can be submitted within 30 days.