Federal Register #OMB Control No. 3235-0214

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks public comment on the extension of an information collection related to Rule 17a-7. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Purpose of Notice: - Request for public comment on extending the information collection for Rule 17a-7 - Rule 17a-7 provides an exemption for certain purchase or sale transactions between investment companies and their affiliated persons - Requirements for Funds Utilizing the Exemption: - Maintain written procedures for compliance - Quarterly board determinations regarding transactions - Preserve transaction records for at least six years - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are requested - This is a regulatory information collection notice, not a procurement or contract opportunity

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requests public comment on the extension of a collection of information related to Rule 17a-7. The rule provides an exemption for certain purchase or sale transactions between an investment company and certain affiliated persons, allowing affiliated funds to trade securities without brokerage commissions under specified conditions. The notice outlines the recordkeeping and compliance requirements for funds using this exemption and estimates the associated burden and costs. It is a regulatory information collection notice, not a procurement opportunity.