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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2017 / Notices the FHC has merchant banking investments; • ensure the corporate separateness of the FHC and the companies in which it has merchant banking investments; • ensure compliance with sections 23A and 23B of the FRA, anti-tying statutes, Regulation Y, and any other applicable provisions of law. Current Actions: On October 18, 2016, the Board published a notice in the Federal Register (81 FR 71730) requesting public comment for 60 days on the proposal to extend, without revision, the reporting and recordkeeping requirements related to amendments made by the GrammLeach-Bliley Act, to the Bank Holding Company Act, the Federal Reserve Act, and related regulations. The comment period for this notice expired on December 19, 2016. The Board did not receive any comments. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January 11, 2017. Robert deV. Frierson, Secretary of the Board. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January 11, 2017. Yao-Chin Chao, Assistant Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2017–00841 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM [FR Doc. 2017–00846 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The applications will also be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Jan 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than February 10, 2017. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (Adam M. Drimer, Assistant Vice President) 701 East Byrd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23261–4528. Comments can also be sent electronically to Comments.applications@rich.frb.org: 1. Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc., McLean, Virginia; to acquire Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc., Glen Allen, Virginia, and thereby indirectly acquire EVB, Tappahannock, Virginia. In connection with this application, Applicant also has applied to acquire additional shares of Southern Trust Mortgage LLC, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Eastern Virginia Bankshares, Inc., Glen Allen, Virginia and EVB, Tappahannock, Virginia, and thereby engage in lending activities pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) or Regulation Y. BILLING CODE 6210–01–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the final approval of a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the intermittent survey of business (FR 1374; OMB No. 7100–0302) and to extend for three years, without revision, the domestic finance company report of consolidated assets and liabilities (FR 2248; OMB No. 7100–0005) by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB’s public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4883 respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Reserve Board Acting Clearance Officer—Nuha Elmaghrabi—Office of the Chief Data Officer, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452–3829. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) users may contact (202) 263–4869, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. OMB Desk Officer—Shagufta Ahmed—Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Final approval under OMB delegated authority of the extension for three years, without revision, of the following reports: 1. Report title: Intermittent Survey of Business. Agency form number: FR 1374. OMB control number: 7100–0302. Frequency: On occasion. Respondents: Businesses and state and local governments. Estimated number of respondents: 2,410. Estimated average hours per response: 15 minutes. Estimated annual burden hours: 1,825 hours. General Description of Report: The survey data are used by the Federal Reserve to gather information specifically tailored to the Federal Reserve’s policy and operational responsibilities. There are two parts to this event-generated survey. First, under the guidance of Federal Reserve economists, the Federal Reserve Banks survey business contacts as economic developments warrant. Currently, there are approximately 2,400 business respondents for each survey (about 200 per Reserve Bank); occasionally state and local government officials are called, in which case there are far fewer respondents. It is necessary to conduct these surveys to provide timely information to the members of the Board and to the presidents of the Reserve Banks. Usually, these surveys are conducted by Reserve Bank economists telephoning or emailing purchasing managers, economists, or other knowledgeable individuals at selected, relevant businesses. Reserve Bank staff may also use online survey tools to E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 4884 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2017 / Notices collect responses to the survey. The frequency and content of the questions, as well as the entities contacted, vary depending on developments in the economy. Second, economists at the Board survey business contacts by telephone, inquiring about current business conditions. Board economists conduct these surveys as economic conditions require, with approximately ten respondents for each survey. Legal authorization and confidentiality: The Board’s Legal Division has determined that the Board is authorized to collect this information under sections 2A and 12A of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225a and 263) and that respondent participation in the survey is voluntary. Although the names of the participating entities might be disclosed in the summary memo and the memo might contain information provided to the Board for internal use only, exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)) may exempt this information from disclosure to the public. However, if the information collected on the FR 1374 does not meet these standards for confidentiality (for example if the information collected is already public), it would not be granted confidential treatment. Current Actions: On October 3, 2016, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the Federal Register (81 FR 68018) requesting public comment for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of the FR 1374. The comment period for this notice expired on December 2, 2016. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comments. 2. Report title: Domestic Finance Company Report of Consolidated Assets and Liabilities. Agency form number: FR 2248. OMB control number: 7100–0005. Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually. Respondents: Domestic finance companies and mortgage companies. Estimated number of respondents: 450. Estimated average hours per response: Monthly, 20 minutes; quarterly, 30 minutes; Addendum, 10 minutes. Estimated annual burden hours: 750 hours. General Description of Report: The FR 2248 is collected monthly as of the last calendar day of the month from a stratified sample of finance companies. Each monthly report collects balance sheet data on major categories of consumer and business credit receivables and on major short-term liabilities. For quarter-end months (March, June, September, and December), additional asset and liability VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Jan 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 items are collected to provide a full balance sheet. A supplemental section collects data on securitized assets. The data are used to construct universe estimates of finance company holdings, which are published in the monthly statistical releases Finance Companies (G.20) and Consumer Credit (G.19), in the quarterly statistical release Flow of Funds Accounts of the United States (Z.1), and in the Federal Reserve Bulletin (Tables 1.51, 1.52, and 1.55). Legal authorization and confidentiality: The Board’s Legal Division has determined that the FR 2248 is authorized by law pursuant to Section 2A of the Federal Reserve Act, 12 U.S.C. 225a). The obligation to respond is voluntary. Individual respondent data are confidential under section (b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)). Current Actions: On October 3, 2016, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the Federal Register (81 FR 68018) requesting public comment for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of the FR 2248. The comment period for this notice expired on December 2, 2016. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comments. whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess information collection costs. To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Direct written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January 11, 2017. Robert deV. Frierson, Secretary of the Board. Proposed Project Understanding the Needs, Challenges, Opportunities, Vision and Emerging Roles in Environmental Health (UNCOVER EH)—New—National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [FR Doc. 2017–00842 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–17–17BX] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Background and Brief Description The environmental health (EH) workforce is an essential component of the public health workforce. According to recent health department surveys, EH professionals are employed at approximately 85% of local health departments, 81% of state health departments, and 30% of tribal health departments. Describing and characterizing the EH workforce is essential to identifying gaps in staffing, training, and ultimately ensuring EH professionals are prepared to meet future challenges. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2017)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM


Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board 
Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB

AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the final approval of a proposal to 
extend for three years, without revision, the intermittent survey of 
business (FR 1374; OMB No. 7100-0302) and to extend for three years, 
without revision, the domestic finance company report of consolidated 
assets and liabilities (FR 2248; OMB No. 7100-0005) by the Board of 
Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated 
authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling 
Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board-approved collections of 
information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of 
currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection 
of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. 
The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is 
not required to respond to, an information collection that has been 
extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless 
it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Reserve Board Acting Clearance 
Officer--Nuha Elmaghrabi--Office of the Chief Data Officer, Board of 
Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551 (202) 
452-3829. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) users may 
contact (202) 263-4869, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 
System, Washington, DC 20551.
    OMB Desk Officer--Shagufta Ahmed--Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive 
Office Building, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503.
    Final approval under OMB delegated authority of the extension for 
three years, without revision, of the following reports:
    1. Report title: Intermittent Survey of Business.
    Agency form number: FR 1374.
    OMB control number: 7100-0302.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondents: Businesses and state and local governments.
    Estimated number of respondents: 2,410.
    Estimated average hours per response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated annual burden hours: 1,825 hours.
    General Description of Report: The survey data are used by the 
Federal Reserve to gather information specifically tailored to the 
Federal Reserve's policy and operational responsibilities. There are 
two parts to this event-generated survey. First, under the guidance of 
Federal Reserve economists, the Federal Reserve Banks survey business 
contacts as economic developments warrant. Currently, there are 
approximately 2,400 business respondents for each survey (about 200 per 
Reserve Bank); occasionally state and local government officials are 
called, in which case there are far fewer respondents. It is necessary 
to conduct these surveys to provide timely information to the members 
of the Board and to the presidents of the Reserve Banks. Usually, these 
surveys are conducted by Reserve Bank economists telephoning or 
emailing purchasing managers, economists, or other knowledgeable 
individuals at selected, relevant businesses. Reserve Bank staff may 
also use online survey tools to

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collect responses to the survey. The frequency and content of the 
questions, as well as the entities contacted, vary depending on 
developments in the economy. Second, economists at the Board survey 
business contacts by telephone, inquiring about current business 
conditions. Board economists conduct these surveys as economic 
conditions require, with approximately ten respondents for each survey.
    Legal authorization and confidentiality: The Board's Legal Division 
has determined that the Board is authorized to collect this information 
under sections 2A and 12A of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225a 
and 263) and that respondent participation in the survey is voluntary. 
Although the names of the participating entities might be disclosed in 
the summary memo and the memo might contain information provided to the 
Board for internal use only, exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information 
Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)) may exempt this information from disclosure to 
the public. However, if the information collected on the FR 1374 does 
not meet these standards for confidentiality (for example if the 
information collected is already public), it would not be granted 
confidential treatment.
    Current Actions: On October 3, 2016, the Federal Reserve published 
a notice in the Federal Register (81 FR 68018) requesting public 
comment for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of the FR 1374. 
The comment period for this notice expired on December 2, 2016. The 
Federal Reserve did not receive any comments.
    2. Report title: Domestic Finance Company Report of Consolidated 
Assets and Liabilities.
    Agency form number: FR 2248.
    OMB control number: 7100-0005.
    Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually.
    Respondents: Domestic finance companies and mortgage companies.
    Estimated number of respondents: 450.
    Estimated average hours per response: Monthly, 20 minutes; 
quarterly, 30 minutes; Addendum, 10 minutes.
    Estimated annual burden hours: 750 hours.
    General Description of Report: The FR 2248 is collected monthly as 
of the last calendar day of the month from a stratified sample of 
finance companies. Each monthly report collects balance sheet data on 
major categories of consumer and business credit receivables and on 
major short-term liabilities. For quarter-end months (March, June, 
September, and December), additional asset and liability items are 
collected to provide a full balance sheet. A supplemental section 
collects data on securitized assets. The data are used to construct 
universe estimates of finance company holdings, which are published in 
the monthly statistical releases Finance Companies (G.20) and Consumer 
Credit (G.19), in the quarterly statistical release Flow of Funds 
Accounts of the United States (Z.1), and in the Federal Reserve 
Bulletin (Tables 1.51, 1.52, and 1.55).
    Legal authorization and confidentiality: The Board's Legal Division 
has determined that the FR 2248 is authorized by law pursuant to 
Section 2A of the Federal Reserve Act, 12 U.S.C. 225a). The obligation 
to respond is voluntary. Individual respondent data are confidential 
under section (b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 
552(b)(4)).
    Current Actions: On October 3, 2016, the Federal Reserve published 
a notice in the Federal Register (81 FR 68018) requesting public 
comment for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of the FR 2248. 
The comment period for this notice expired on December 2, 2016. The 
Federal Reserve did not receive any comments.

    Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January 11, 
2017.
Robert deV. Frierson,
Secretary of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2017-00842 Filed 1-13-17; 8:45 am]
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