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OMB Control No:
3235-0288
ICR Reference No:
201201-3235-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201104-3235-017
Agency/Subagency:
SEC
Agency Tracking No:
CF-270-156
Title:
Form 20-F
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
04/25/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/30/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2014
Responses
942
0
942
Time Burden (Hours)
623,021
0
622,871
Cost Burden (Dollars)
743,227,230
0
743,047,230
Abstract:
Form 20-F is filed by foreign private issuers of securities to satisfy their annual report obligations pursuant to Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 77g, 77j, 77s(a)
Name of Law: Securities Act 1933
US Code:
15 USC 78l, 78m, 78o, 78w
Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 1503 Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Wallstreet Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3235-AK83
Final or interim final rulemaking
76 FR 81762
12/28/2011
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Form 20-F
SEC 1852
Form 20-F
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
942
942
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
623,021
622,871
150
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
743,227,230
743,047,230
180,000
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The changes in burden of Form 20-F relate to new disclosure requirements about mine safety matters. These disclosure requirements implement Section 1503 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires disclosure of specified mine safety and health violations, orders and citations and related matters in periodic reports. The change in burden for Form 20-F corresponds to the new disclosure requirements. We estimate the new rules will result in an annual increase of 150 hours and an increase in the cost burden of $180,000 for services of outside professionals.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$25,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Yes
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Jennifer Zapralka 202 551-3300
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
01/30/2012
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