Federal Register #2026-21495

SEC request to extend approval of the Form N-2 information collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to extend approval for the Form N-2 information collection, not to purchase products or services. - Government buyer: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); the request seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). - Purpose: Form N-2 is used by registered closed-end management investment companies and business development companies (BDCs) to register and offer securities and provide investor disclosures. - Estimated annual burden: 427 respondents, one response per respondent, and 344 hours per response, totaling 146,888 hours. - Estimated external costs: $9,914,940 annually. - Procurement items, OEMs, and vendors: None identified; this notice requests public comments and is not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the information collection associated with Form N-2. The form is used by registered closed-end management investment companies and business development companies to register and offer securities, and to provide investors with required disclosure. The notice estimates 427 annual respondents, one response per respondent, and 344 hours per response, for a total annual burden of 146,888 hours. It estimates an annual external cost burden of $9,914,940 and invites public comments by November 23, 2026.

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