Federal Register #2026-20670

SEC seeks extension of Rule 30b1-8 and Form N-CR information-collection requirements

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension of information-collection requirements for money market funds under Rule 30b1-8 and Form N-CR. - Government agency: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Notice purpose: Continue the existing information-collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement solicitation. - Who is affected: Money market funds must file Form N-CR after certain events, including a portfolio security default, affiliate financial support, or a significant decline in the fund’s shadow price. - Estimated reporting burden: About one report per year, taking an estimated 10.5 hours per report, with time costs of approximately $7,104 per report. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: None identified or solicited.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is requesting an extension of the information collection requirements associated with Rule 30b1-8 and Form N-CR under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Money market funds must file Form N-CR when a portfolio security defaults, an affiliate provides financial support, or the fund experiences a significant decline in its shadow price. The notice estimates an average of one report annually, requiring 10.5 burden hours and approximately $7,104 in time costs. Comments are requested by November 9, 2026.

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