Administration of the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Securities and Exchange Commission 17 CFR Parts 200 and 232 [Release Nos. 33-10901; 34-90636; 39-2535; IC-34136; File No. S7-11-20] RIN 3235-AM77 AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is adopting a new rule that specifies several actions that the Commission, in its administration of the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (“EDGAR”), may take to promote the reliability and integrity of EDGAR submissions. The new rule establishes a process for the Commission to notify filers and other relevant persons of its actions under the rule as soon as reasonably practicable. In addition, the Commission is adopting amendments to delegate authority to the Director of the Commission's EDGAR Business Office to take actions pursuant to the new rule and two current rules relating to filing date adjustments and the continuing hardship exemption. DATES: This rule is effective February 3, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosemary Filou, Chief Counsel; Monica Lilly, Senior Special Counsel; or Jane Patterson, Senior Counsel; EDGAR Business Office, at 202-551-3900, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is adopting new rule 17 CFR 232.15 (“Rule 15”) under 17 CFR 232.10 through 232.903 (“Regulation S-T”), and new rule 17 CFR 200.30-19 (“Rule 30-19”) …