OMB understands that SEC is in the process of revising its methodologies to estimate
annualized costs to the Federal government for all its relevant collections of information. OMB
anticipates that future extensions of this OMB control number will reflect the revised
methodologies. Supporting statement updated during OMB review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
175
0
132
18,875
0
14,237
33,974,850
0
17,084,560
Form 40-F is used by certain Canadian issuers to register a class of securities pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) or to satisfy their annual reporting obligations pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The increase in burden of 4,638 hours and the increase of $16,890,290 in cost burden are due to adjustments. The increase in both the burden hours and cost burden reflect an increase in number of Forms 40-F responses (from 132 responses to 175 responses). Also, the increase in cost burden is because the Commission increased the cost burden per hour estimate from $400 per hour to $600 per hour for outside professionals.
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:
(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;
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.