), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is soliciting comments on the proposed collection of information described below. 17 CFR 275.203A-2(d) (“rule 203A-2(d)”) provides an exemption from that prohibition. Under rule 203A-2(d), an adviser may register with the Commission if it would otherwise be required to register with 15 or more states. The title of the collection of information is “Exemption for Certain Multi-State Investment Advisers (Rule 203A-2(d)).” Its currently approved OMB control number is 3235-0689. The collection of information is codified at 17 CFR 275.203A-2(d) and is mandatory to qualify for and maintain Commission registration eligibility under rule 203A-2(d).