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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend approval for a form known as Form TH. This form is used when electronic filers encounter unexpected technical problems and need to file documents on paper instead of electronically. The SEC estimates a minimal use of the form, with the possibility of one or more filings each year. Public comments are invited on various aspects of this information collection request, and details for submitting comments are provided.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on their information collection process under Rule 17f-4, which deals with investment companies using securities depositories. They estimate that 639 entities, including funds and custodians, must follow these rules, involving a total annual burden of 3,148 hours for reporting and compliance. The SEC wants feedback on whether the information collected is useful and how to reduce its burden, and the deadline for comments is February 14, 2025. Written comments can be sent to the SEC's designated contact.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend the existing information collection under Rule 12d2-2 and Form 25. This rule and form handle the procedures and conditions under which a security can be delisted from an exchange. The SEC estimates a total annual burden of 940 hours for the exchanges and issuers that need to comply with this rule. This collection is mandatory, with public access to responses, and allows for public comments by visiting a designated website or contacting the SEC directly.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on the continued collection of information through Form TH. This form is used by companies to notify the SEC when they're experiencing technical difficulties that prevent them from filing documents electronically. Even though no companies have submitted Form TH recently, the SEC is estimating a minimal annual burden, just in case. They invite written comments on improving the form's effectiveness and reducing the filing burden within 60 days following the publication date.

The Department of the Treasury is requesting comments on its plan to collect data from property and casualty insurers as part of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. This data collection aims to support analyses required by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, which ensures the availability and affordability of terrorism risk insurance. The public can submit comments by April 4, 2025, and more information can be accessed through specific contacts and links provided in the notice. The collection involves various forms for different types of insurers and has an estimated annual burden of 51,070 hours across 1,015 respondents.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a notice for collecting background information from potential employees or volunteers. This information, gathered using VA Form 20-10276a, is needed to determine eligibility for employment and access to VBA systems. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review this information collection. The public can comment on the information collection until 30 days after the notice's publication, and it is estimated to take 10 minutes per respondent with an annual burden of 2,167 hours for 10,000 respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public comments on its information collection process under Rules 6a-1 and 6a-2 and Form 1 as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. These rules require new national securities exchanges to submit applications and updates to ensure compliance with the Securities Exchange Act. The SEC estimates a total annual burden of approximately 8,030 hours on these exchanges for their filings. Public comments on this matter are requested by February 11, 2025, and should focus on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information required under Rule 15c3-4. This rule demands that certain broker-dealers and security-based swap dealers create and maintain a system of internal risk management controls. It is estimated that currently 17 firms must comply with this rule, with an additional 6 firms expected to join in the next three years, resulting in an annual burden of approximately 8,600 hours. The SEC is also inviting public comments on this information collection until January 21, 2025.