[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 134 (Thursday, July 11, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 36587] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-17636] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549. Extension: Schedule 13E-4, SEC File No. 270-190, OMB Control No. 3235-0203. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is publishing the following summary of a collection for public comment. Schedule 13E-4 is filed pursuant to section 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by issuers conducting a tender offer. This information is needed to provide full and fair disclosure to the investing public. Schedule 13E-4 takes approximately 232 hours to prepare and is filed by an estimated 121 respondents annually for a total of 28,072 burden hours. Written comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Direct your written comments to Michael E. Bartell, Associate Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, NW Washington, DC 20549. Dated: June 25, 1996. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-17636 Filed 7-10-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-M