Federal Register #3235-0179

SEC Seeks Public Comment on Extension of Rule 31a-2 Information Collection

This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding information collection, not a procurement action. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement or acquisition notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested - The notice concerns the extension of an information collection requirement under Rule 31a-2 - Rule 31a-2 requires registered investment companies, underwriters, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and depositors to maintain and preserve specific books and records for defined periods - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory retention of records for specified durations - Compliance with SEC regulations under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Estimated annual burden hours and costs for funds are provided for informational purposes - No procurement, contract, or acquisition activity is involved in this notice

Description

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pertains to the extension of a currently approved information collection under Rule 31a-2. The rule requires registered investment companies and related entities to maintain and preserve certain books and records for specified periods to ensure compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of this information collection, which involves significant recordkeeping burdens and costs for funds. The notice includes details on the types of records to be preserved and the estimated burden hours and costs associated with compliance.

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