Opportunity
Federal Register #OMB Control No. 3235-0176
SEC Requests Public Comment on Extension of Investment Company Information Collection Requirements
Buyer
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted
August 10, 2026
Identifier
OMB Control No. 3235-0176
NAICS
926150
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on the extension of information collection requirements under specific rules of the Investment Company Act of 1940. - Government Buyer: - United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Purpose: - Request for public and stakeholder comments on the continued collection of information under Rules 8b-1 to 8b-5, 8b-10 to 8b-22, and 8b-25 to 8b-31 - These rules govern the preparation and filing of registration statements for investment companies, including Unit Investment Trusts (UITs) and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) - Requirements: - Information collection is mandatory for investment companies - Collected information is made publicly available - The SEC is seeking feedback on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory information collection activity - Estimated annual burden for respondents is provided in the notice
Description
This notice pertains to the submission for OMB review of the extension of information collection activities related to Rules 8b-1 to 8b-5, 8b-10 to 8b-22, and 8b-25 to 8b-31 under the Securities Exchange Act. The SEC is seeking comments from the public and other stakeholders on the extension. The rules set forth procedures for preparing and filing registration statements under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The collection of information under these rules is mandatory and not kept confidential.