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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 241 / Friday, December 14, 2012 / Notices protections for individuals applying for and receiving Federal benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101– 508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such individuals. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, State, or local government records. Among other things, it requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to: (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency for agencies participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain the approval of the match agreement by the Data Integrity Boards (DIB) of the participating Federal agencies; (3) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB; (4) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; (5) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, termination or denying an individual’s benefits or payments. B. OPM Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken action to ensure that all of OPM’s computer matching programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. Notice of Computer Matching Program, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) With the Social Security Administration (SSA) mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with A. Participating Agencies OPM and SSA. B. Purpose of the Matching Program The purpose of this agreement is to establish the conditions under which SSA agrees to disclose tax return and/ or Social Security benefit information to OPM. The SSA records will be used in redetermining and recomputing the benefits of certain annuitants and survivors whose computations are based, in part, on military service performed after December 1956 under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and certain annuitants and survivors whose annuity computation under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) have a CSRS component. C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program Chapters 83 and 84 of title 5 of the United States Code provide the basis for VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:41 Dec 13, 2012 Jkt 229001 computing annuities under CSRS and FERS, respectively, and require release of information by SSA to OPM in order to administer data exchanges involving military service performed by an individual after December 31, 1956. The CSRS requirement is codified at section 8332(j) of title 5 of the United States Code; the FERS requirement is codified at section 8422(e)(4) of title 5 of the United States Code. The responsibilities of SSA and OPM with respect to information obtained pursuant to this agreement are also in accordance with the following: The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended; section 307 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97–253), codified at section 8332 Note of title 5 of the United States Code; section 1306(a) of title 42 of the United States Code; and section 6103(1)(11) of title 26 of the United States Code. D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Match SSA will disclose data from its MBR file (60–0090, Master Beneficiary Record, SSA/OEEAS) and MEF file (60– 0059, Earnings Recording and SelfEmployment Income System, SSA/ OEEAS) and manually-extracted military wage information from SSA’s ‘‘1086’’ microfilm file when required (71 FR 1796, January 11, 2006). OPM will provide SSA with an electronic finder file from the OPM system of records published as OPM/Central-1 (Civil Service Retirement and Insurance Records) on October 8, 1999 (64 FR 54930), as amended on May 3, 2000 (65 FR 25775). The system of records involved have routine uses permitting the disclosures needed to conduct this match. E. Privacy Safeguards and Security The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(1)(G)) requires that each matching agreement specify procedures for ensuring the administrative, technical and physical security of the records matched and the results of such programs. All Federal agencies are subject to: The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) (44 U.S.C. 3541 et seq.); related OMB circulars and memorandum (e.g., OMB Circular A–130 and OMB M–06–16); National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) directives; and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). These laws, circulars, memoranda directives and regulations include requirements for safeguarding Federal information systems and personally identifiable information used in Federal agency business processes, as well as PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 74519 related reporting requirements. OPM and SSA recognize that all laws, circulars, memoranda, directives and regulations relating to the subject of this agreement and published subsequent to the effective date of this agreement must also be implemented if mandated. FISMA requirements apply to all Federal contractors and organizations or sources that possess or use Federal information, or that operate, use, or have access to Federal information systems on behalf of an agency. OPM will be responsible for oversight and compliance of their contractors and agents. Both OPM and SSA reserve the right to conduct onsite inspection to monitor compliance with FISMA regulations. F. Inclusive Dates of the Match The matching program shall become effective upon the signing of the agreement by both parties to the agreement and approval of the agreement by the Data Integrity Boards of the respective agencies, but no sooner than 40 days after notice of this matching program is sent to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget or 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register, whichever is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met. John Berry, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. [FR Doc. 2012–30129 Filed 12–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: [77 FR 73498, December 10, 2012]. Closed Meeting. PLACE: 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC. STATUS: DATE AND TIME OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED MEETING: December 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Additional Item. The following matter will also be considered during the 2:00 p.m. Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2012: A personnel matter. The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions as set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) and 17 CFR CHANGE IN THE MEETING: E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1 74520 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 241 / Friday, December 14, 2012 / Notices 200.402(a)(2) and (6), permit consideration of the scheduled matter at the Closed Meeting. Commissioner Walter, as duty officer, voted to consider the item listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session, and determined that no earlier notice thereof was possible. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Dated: December 12, 2012. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–30326 Filed 12–12–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 500–1] In the Matter of the Hartcourt Companies, Inc., Hawksdale Financial Visions, Inc. (n/k/a Advanced Medical Institute, Inc.), Healthcare Providers Direct, Inc., Heartland Oil & Gas Corp., Hellenic Solutions Corp., and HIV– VAC, Inc. (n/k/a Grupo International, Inc.); Order of Suspension of Trading mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with December 12, 2012. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of The Hartcourt Companies, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended November 30, 2009. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Hawksdale Financial Visions, Inc. (n/k/a Advanced Medical Institute, Inc.) because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended December 31, 2009. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Healthcare Providers Direct, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since September 30, 2008. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Heartland Oil & Gas Corp. because it has not filed any periodic since the period ended June 30, 2008. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:41 Dec 13, 2012 Jkt 229001 concerning the securities of Hellenic Solutions Corp. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2010. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of HIV–VAC, Inc. (n/k/a Grupo International, Inc.) because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended December 31, 2010. The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the above-listed companies. Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of the above-listed companies is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST on December 12, 2012, through 11:59 p.m. EST on December 26, 2012. By the Commission. Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–30301 Filed 12–12–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 500–1] Encore Clean Energy, Inc., Energy & Engine Technology Corp., Equity Media Holdings Corporation, eTotalSource, Inc., Extensions, Inc., Firepond, Inc., and GNC Energy Corporation; Order Withdrawing Trading Suspension as to Extensions, Inc. December 12, 2012. The Securities and Exchange Commission hereby withdraws the trading suspension order as to the securities of Extensions, Inc. (‘‘EXTI’’) entered November 29, 2012 (‘‘November 29, 2012 Order’’). This order shall be effective immediately. The remainder of the November 29, 2012 Order remains in full force and effect according to its original terms. By the Commission. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–30299 Filed 12–12–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–68393; File No. SR–Phlx– 2012–134] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposal with Respect to the Authority of the Exchange or Nasdaq Options Services LLC (‘‘NOS’’) To Cancel Options Orders when a Technical or System Issue Occurs and To Describe the Operation of an Error Account for NOS December 10, 2012. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that, on November 30, 2012, NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC (‘‘PHLX’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange is filing a proposal with respect to the authority of the Exchange or NOS to cancel options orders when a technical or system issue occurs and to describe the operation of an error account for NOS. The text of the proposed rule change is available at https:// nasdaqomxphlx.cchwallstreet.com, at PHLX’s principal office, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. 1 15 U.S.C.78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 2 15 E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 241 (Friday, December 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-30326]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting

FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: [77 FR 73498, 
December 10, 2012].

STATUS: Closed Meeting.

PLACE: 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC.

DATE AND TIME OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED MEETING: December 13, 2012 at 
2:00 p.m.

CHANGE IN THE MEETING: Additional Item.
    The following matter will also be considered during the 2:00 p.m. 
Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2012: A personnel 
matter.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has 
certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions as set 
forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) and 17 CFR

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200.402(a)(2) and (6), permit consideration of the scheduled matter at 
the Closed Meeting.
    Commissioner Walter, as duty officer, voted to consider the item 
listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session, and determined that no 
earlier notice thereof was possible.
    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in 
the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to 
ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, 
please contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551-5400.

    Dated: December 12, 2012.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-30326 Filed 12-12-12; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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