Press Release: SEC to Replace Many Paper Effectiveness Orders With Electronic Notifications of Effectiveness; 2006-61; Apr. 25, 2006
The SEC announced a non-fraudulent administrative update on April 25, 2006, replacing paper effectiveness orders with electronic EDGAR notifications for Securities Act filings effective May 22, 2006, to enhance public transparency and timeliness without any allegations of misconduct or financial penalties.
On April 25, 2006, the SEC announced it would replace paper effectiveness orders with electronic notifications via EDGAR for Securities Act registration statements and post-effective amendments, effective May 22, 2006. These new notifications, labeled as ‘EFFECT’ filings, would be posted online the morning after a filing becomes effective, while registrants would continue receiving prompt phone alerts. The change was purely procedural, aimed at improving public access and transparency, with no fraud, financial penalties, or accused parties involved.
On April 25, 2006, the SEC announced a significant procedural modernization to replace paper effectiveness orders with electronic notifications via the EDGAR system, effective May 22, 2006. This change applied to Securities Act registration statements and post-effective amendments that do not become effective automatically by law, shifting from mailed documents to digital ‘EFFECT’ filings posted online the morning after effectiveness. Registrants would still receive immediate telephone notifications, ensuring timely awareness without disruption. The SEC’s website would also publish daily lists of effective filings, enabling the public and market participants to search and verify effectiveness dates for the first time. Director John White emphasized that this move would provide a more complete, online picture of a company’s filing history. The initiative was designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in securities regulation. No fraud, misconduct, financial penalties, or enforcement actions were associated with this update—it was solely an administrative improvement to modernize SEC communications.
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- person implementation date
- person John Heine
- person john white
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- agency sec office of public affairs
- agency Securities and Exchange Commission
- agency sec website
- SEC announced effort to provide broader and more timely public notice of important Commission actions
- Divisions of Corporation Finance and Investment Management will begin to use EDGAR system to issue notifications of effectiveness
- Divisions will no longer prepare and mail paper effectiveness orders
- SEC website will present list of filings declared effective on the previous business day
- Commission's Office of Filings and Information Services will supplement orders relating to applications for registration as transfer agent or municipal securities dealer with electronic notifications
- John White is Director of the Division of Corporation Finance
- John Heine works at SEC Office of Public Affairs
- Implementation date is May 22, 2006
- Press release issued on April 25, 2006
SEC to Replace Many Paper Effectiveness Orders With Electronic Notifications of Effectiveness FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2006-61 Washington, D.C., April 25, 2006 - The Commission today announced an effort to provide broader and more timely public notice of important Commission actions. On May 22, 2006, the staffs of the Divisions of Corporation Finance and Investment Management will begin to use the EDGAR system to issue notifications of effectiveness for Securities Act registration statements and post-effective amendments, other than those that become effective automatically by law. These notifications will be posted to the EDGAR system the morning after a filing is determined to be effective. The Divisions will no longer prepare and mail paper effectiveness orders associated with these filings. Registrants will continue to be notified promptly by telephone that their registration statements or post-effective amendments are effective. After May 22, 2006, the Commission's website — www.sec.gov — will also present a list of filings declared effective on the previous business day. The effectiveness notices will be distributed as an EDGAR form type called "EFFECT." Consequently, for the first time, an interested person can search for a company's filings and be able to see when the staff declared a particular Securities Act registration statement effective. Orders relating to applications for registration as a transfer agent or as a municipal securities dealer, prepared by the Commission's Office of Filings and Information Services, also will be supplemented by electronic notifications distributed through EDGAR on the morning after those applications are granted. John White, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, said, "We believe that this is a significant step in providing an on-line picture of a company's filing history for both registrants and the public. The implementation of this new system will afford members of the public and participants in securities offerings prompt, reliable public confirmation that registration statements are effective." For additional information, please contact John Heine, SEC Office of Public Affairs, (202) 551-4123. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2006/2006-61.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 04/25/2006
SEC to Replace Many Paper Effectiveness Orders With Electronic Notifications of Effectiveness FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2006-61 Washington, D.C., April 25, 2006 - The Commission today announced an effort to provide broader and more timely public notice of important Commission actions. On May 22, 2006, the staffs of the Divisions of Corporation Finance and Investment Management will begin to use the EDGAR system to issue notifications of effectiveness for Securities Act registration statements and post-effective amendments, other than those that become effective automatically by law. These notifications will be posted to the EDGAR system the morning after a filing is determined to be effective. The Divisions will no longer prepare and mail paper effectiveness orders associated with these filings. Registrants will continue to be notified promptly by telephone that their registration statements or post-effective amendments are effective. After May 22, 2006, the Commission's website — www.sec.gov — will also present a list of filings declared effective on the previous business day. The effectiveness notices will be distributed as an EDGAR form type called "EFFECT." Consequently, for the first time, an interested person can search for a company's filings and be able to see when the staff declared a particular Securities Act registration statement effective. Orders relating to applications for registration as a transfer agent or as a municipal securities dealer, prepared by the Commission's Office of Filings and Information Services, also will be supplemented by electronic notifications distributed through EDGAR on the morning after those applications are granted. John White, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, said, "We believe that this is a significant step in providing an on-line picture of a company's filing history for both registrants and the public. The implementation of this new system will afford members of the public and participants in securities offerings prompt, reliable public confirmation that registration statements are effective." For additional information, please contact John Heine, SEC Office of Public Affairs, (202) 551-4123. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2006/2006-61.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 04/25/2006