SEC Extends Form for When E-Filing Hits a Snag
Published Date: 3/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking to keep using Form TH, which lets companies tell the SEC when tech problems stop them from filing documents online on time. This form is rarely used, taking about 20 minutes to fill out, and there’s no expected cost impact. The SEC wants to make sure this process stays smooth and invites public feedback before extending the form’s approval.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Form TH stays in use; tiny burden
If your company files documents with the SEC electronically, you must use Form TH any time unanticipated technical problems stop you from filing on time under Rule 201(a). The SEC says about 0 filers use Form TH each year, each response takes about 0.33 hours, and the agency estimates an annual burden of 1 hour; the notice requests public comments by April 7, 2025.
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