Final Rule: Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual, SEC Release #: 33-9303; 34-66654; 39-2483; IC-30008

See: 77 FR 19077

The SEC is adopting revisions to the EDGAR Filer Manual to reflect updates to the EDGAR system. The revisions are being made primarily to support the upgrade to the 2012 US GAAP and 2012 Mutual Fund Risk/Return Summary Taxonomies; to support period field validation updates for the submission of Form N-PX; to remove the OMB expiration date from Form D, 3, 4, and 5; and to include additional filer support fax numbers on various EDGAR Filer Management Website screens. The EDGAR system is scheduled to be upgraded to support this functionality on March 26, 2012.

The filer manual is also being revised to support the retirement of the DOS based Form N-SAR application and the introduction of the new online Form N-SAR application. The EDGAR system is scheduled to be upgraded to support this functionality on July 9, 2012.

Cross References: Securities Act Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, and 19(a); Exchange Act Sections 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 23, and 35A; Trust Indenture Act Section 319; Investment Company Act Sections 8, 30, 31, and 38.