Rule 163

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
3235-0619_30-Day Submission Notice.pdf.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-28	Available
3235-0619_60-Day Collection Notice.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-24	Available
Rule 163.Supporting Statement.2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-18	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
35482	Rule 163		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3235-0619	ICR Reference No: 202607-3235-021
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202312-3235-008
Agency/Subagency: SEC	Agency Tracking No: CF
Title: Rule 163
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/28/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2027
Responses	12	12
Time Burden (Hours)	1	1
Cost Burden (Dollars)	870	870

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Abstract: Rule 163 (17 CFR 230.163) provides an exemption from Section 5(c) of the Securities Act of 1933 for certain communications by, or on behalf of, a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 (17 CFR 230.405), before a registration statement is filed, subject to certain conditions. The rule is intended to facilitate capital formation by giving eligible well-known seasoned issuers freedom to communicate with investors at any time, including by means of a written offer other than a statutory prospectus. Rule 163 communications are filed with the Commission electronically using the Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) system.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 77e(c) Name of Law: Securities Act of 1933
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 54779	08/24/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 67888	10/28/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rule 163

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	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	12	12	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1	1	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	870	870	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 10/28/2026

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