Collection Practices Under Section 31 of the Exchange Act

AGENCY:

Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION:

Notice of OMB approval of collection of information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Michael Gaw, Senior Special Counsel, 202-942-0158, or Christopher Solgan, Attorney, 202-942-7937; Division of Market Regulation; Securities and Exchange Commission; 450 5th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549-1001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Office of Management and Budget has approved the collection of information requirements titled “Rule 31—Section 31 transaction fees; Rule 31T—Temporary Rule regarding fiscal year 2004; Form R31—Form for reporting covered sales and covered round turn transactions under Section 31 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934” (OMB Control No. 3235-0597). The Commission adopted Rules 31 and 31T and Form R31 in June 2004.