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SEC RIN: 3235-AH91 Publication ID: Spring 2001 
Title: Auditor Independence 
Abstract: The Commission adopted amendments to its auditor independence regulations. The rule relates to, among other things, investments, family relationships, and services provided by an auditor to a Commission registrant that would impair the auditor's independence with respect to that registrant. 
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: State, local, or tribal governments 
CFR Citation: 17 CFR 210   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 77a et seq    15 USC 78a et seq    15 USC 79a et seq    15 USC 80a-1 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/30/2000  65 FR 43148   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/25/2000    
Final Action  11/21/2000  65 FR 76008   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
John M. Morrissey
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
Phone:202 942-4400
Fax:202 942-9656