Federal Register #2026-16199

SEC Seeks Public Comment on Extension of Form N-8B-2 Information Collection

This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the extension of an information collection requirement for Form N-8B-2. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Purpose: - Seeking public comment on the continued use of Form N-8B-2 - Form N-8B-2 is used by unit investment trusts (UITs) to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Requirements: - UITs must disclose information about their organization, securities, personnel, and financial statements - Estimated annual burden per UIT filing: 40 hours - Estimated external legal services cost per filing: $11,610 - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are being procured - Focus is on regulatory compliance and public input, not acquisition of goods or services

Description

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announces the proposed extension of the information collection related to Form N-8B-2. The form is used by unit investment trusts (UITs) to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and includes disclosures about the organization, securities, personnel, and financial statements of the UIT. The SEC invites public comment on the extension of this collection to ensure compliance and improve regulatory processes. The estimated annual burden is 40 hours for one UIT filing, with an external cost of $11,610 for legal services.

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