Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual; Final Rule (SEC - Fed. Reg. Version)

The SEC is adopting revisions to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System (EDGAR) Filer Manual and related rules to reflect updates to the EDGAR system. The revisions are primarily to support submission of Confidential Registration Statements; require Form ID authentication documents in PDF format; automate LTID generation for Large Trader registrations; support minor updates to Form D; remove superseded XBRL Taxonomies; remove the OMB expiration date from Forms TA-1, TA-2, TA-W, 25-NSE; and request unused funds.

Note that the changed requirements are relevant to a broad range of legal entities, not just registered issuers. For example, funds that are "large traders" should also be aware of the changed procedures.

Effective Date: September 6, 2012. The incorporation by reference of the EDGAR Filer Manual is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 6, 2012.

Cross-Reference(s): 17 CFR Part 232 Reg. S-T (general rules and regulations for electronic filings).

View rule release here: 77 FR 54806.