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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and efficiency of the information collected through Form N-8A, which investment companies use to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This form is critical for the SEC's oversight and involves a modest annual time and cost burden on companies. The commission is particularly interested in opinions on the relevance of the information collected, as well as suggestions for reducing the burden of submission through technology. Comments are open until February 10, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying the effective and compliance dates for changes to Form N-PORT reporting requirements. Originally set to take effect in November 2025, these amendments will now be effective in November 2027 for larger funds and May 2028 for smaller ones. The delay is due to ongoing reviews triggered by a Presidential Memorandum and a related court case. This allows more time for potential adjustments and reduces immediate costs for funds that would need to comply with these updates. The timetable for changes to Form N-CEN remains unchanged, with a compliance date of November 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information related to Form N-8A. This form is used by investment companies to notify the SEC of their registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC estimates that around 99 investment companies file this form every year, with a burden of about 99 hours in total time and $55,638 in costs. The SEC invites public comments on this request to assist in improving the process and minimizing the burden for respondents.

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.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and impact of its collection of information through Form N-PX, as part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Form N-PX is used by registered management investment companies to report their proxy voting records annually. The SEC estimates that the cost and time burden for filing this form is approximately $17.66 million and 47,984 hours for all affected funds. They invite written comments on ways to improve or reduce the burden of this data collection within 60 days.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for the collection of information through Form N-6F. This form is used by companies to notify the SEC of their intention to register as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC estimates that about four companies file this form each year, with each filing taking approximately 0.5 hours to complete, resulting in a total cost of $736 to the industry annually. The information provided on Form N-6F is mandatory and not confidential, and the public can view related documents on the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue the use of Form N-54C under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This form allows business development companies to officially notify their withdrawal from being subject to specific regulations. The SEC estimates that around eight companies file this form annually, taking about one hour per submission. The total estimated cost for these filings, including outside professional fees, is about $3,504 annually. The public can view and comment on this information collection online.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension to collect information related to Rule 30b1-8 and Form N-CR. This rule requires money market funds to report important events to the SEC, which helps them oversee these funds and keep investors informed. The reporting process is estimated to take about 8.5 hours and cost $1018.5 per report, with six reports expected annually. Public comments on this information collection are invited and should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for the information collection of Form N-54A, which investment companies use to notify the SEC of their election to be regulated as business development companies. This form is mandatory and aims to help the SEC administer specific provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. On average, about seven companies file this notification annually, with a total burden of 3.5 hours and an estimated cost of $1,288 to the industry. Public comments on the information collection are invited and can be submitted via the provided contact details.

The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a security zone regulation for Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL, because the Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility there is no longer operating. This change would lift existing restrictions on vessel movement in the area. The public is invited to share their comments on the proposal by April 14, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. The proposal aims to update the security measures to reflect current needs, with no significant economic impact expected on small entities.