Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54095-54096 [E5-4977]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 13, 2005 / Notices The annual estimated burden is 10,000 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on (202) 606– 8358, FAX (202) 418–3251 or via e-mail to mbtoomey@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to— Pamela S. Israel, Chief, Operations Support Group, Retirement Services Program, Center for Retirement and Insurance Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 3349, Washington, DC 20415; and Brenda Aguilar, OPM Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. For Information Regarding Administrative Coordination Contact: Cyrus S. Benson, Team Leader, Publications Team, Support Group, (202) 606–0623. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Linda M. Springer, Director. [FR Doc. 05–18142 Filed 9–12–05; 8:45 am] The Council will review the results of pay comparisons and formulate its recommendations to the President’s Pay Agent on pay comparison methods, locality pay area boundaries for 2007. The Council anticipates it will complete its work for this year at this meeting and has not scheduled any additional meetings for 2005. The public may submit written materials about the locality pay program to the Council at the address shown below. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: October 3, 2005, at 10 a.m. LOCATION: Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 5303 (Pendleton Room), Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald J. Winstead, Deputy Associate Director for Pay and Performance Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 7H31, Washington, DC 20415–8200. Phone (202) 606–2838; FAX (202) 606–4264; or e-mail at pay-performancepolicy@opm.gov. For The President’s Pay Agent. Linda M. Springer, Director. [FR Doc. 05–18133 Filed 9–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–39–M BILLING CODE 6325–38–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Federal Salary Council Meeting Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Salary Council will meet at the time and location shown below. The Council is an advisory body composed of representatives of Federal employee organizations and experts in the fields of labor relations and pay policy. The Council makes recommendations to the President’s Pay Agent (the Secretary of Labor and the Directors of the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management) about the locality pay program for General Schedule employees under section 5304 of title 5, United States Code. The Council’s recommendations cover the establishment of modification of locality pay areas, the coverage of salary surveys, the process of comparing Federal and non-Federal rates of pay, and the level of comparability payments that should be paid. VerDate Aug<18>2005 16:06 Sep 12, 2005 Jkt 205001 Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549. Revision and Extension: Rule 203A–2; SEC File No. 270–501; OMB Control No. 3235–0559 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (‘‘PRA’’) the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget requests for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below. Rule 203A–2(f), which is entitled ‘‘Internet Investment Advisers,’’ exempts from the prohibition on Commission registration an Internet investment adviser who provides investment advice to all of its clients exclusively through computer softwarebased models or applications termed under the rule as ‘‘interactive PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54095 websites.’’ 1 These advisers generally would not meet the statutory thresholds set out in section 203A of the Advisers Act—they do not manage $25 million or more in assets and do not advise registered investment companies.2 Eligibility under rule 203A–2(f) is conditioned on an adviser maintaining in an easily accessible place, for a period of not less than five years from the filing of Form ADV relying on the rule,3 a record demonstrating that the adviser’s advisory business has been conducted through an interactive website in accordance with the rule. This record maintenance requirement is a ‘‘collection of information’’ for PRA purposes. The Commission believes that approximately 25 advisers are registered with the Commission under rule 203A– 2(f), which involves a recordkeeping requirement manifesting in approximately four burden hours per year per adviser and results in an estimated 100 of total burden hours (4×25) for all advisers. This collection of information is mandatory, as it is used by Commission staff in its examination and oversight program in order to determine continued Commission registration eligibility of advisers registered under this rule. Responses generally are kept confidential pursuant to section 210(b) of the Advisers Act.4 An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. General comments regarding the above information should be directed to the following persons: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or e-mail to: David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Comments must 1 17 CFR 275.203A–2(f). Included in rule 203A– 2(f) is a limited exception to the interactive website requirement which allows these advisers to provide investment advice to no more than 14 clients through other means on an annual basis. 17 CFR 275.203A–2(f)(1)(i). The rule also precludes advisers in a control relationship with the SECregistered Internet adviser from registering with the Commission under the common control exemption provided by rule 203A–2(c) [17 CFR 275.203A– 2(c)]. 17 CFR 275.203A–2(f)(1)(iii). 2 15 U.S.C. 80b–3a(a). 3 The five-year record retention period is the same recordkeeping retention period for all advisers imposed under rule 204–2 of the Adviser Act. See rule 204–2 [17 CFR 275.204–2]. 4 15 U.S.C. 80b–10(b). E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1 54096 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 13, 2005 / Notices be submitted to OMB within 30 days of this notice. Dated: September 6, 2005. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–4977 Filed 9–12–05; 8:45 am] Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of this notice. Dated: September 6, 2005. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–4978 Filed 9–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION BILLING CODE 8010–01–P Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549. Extension: Rule 17a–19; SEC File No. 270– 148; OMB Control No. 3235–0133 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for approval of extension on the following rule: 17 CFR 240.17a–19 and Form X–17A–19 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Rule 17a–19 requires National Securities Exchanges and Registered National Securities Associations to file a Form X–17A–19 with the Commission within 5 days of the initiation, suspension or termination of a member in order to notify the Commission that a change in designated examining authority may be necessary. It is anticipated that approximately eight National Securities Exchanges and Registered National Securities Associations collectively will make 1,800 total annual filings pursuant to Rule 17a–19 and that each filing will take approximately 15 minutes. The total burden is estimated to be approximately 450 total annual hours. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Written comments regarding the above information should be directed to the following persons: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or by sending an e-mail to David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities and VerDate Aug<18>2005 16:06 Sep 12, 2005 Jkt 205001 [Release No. 34–52376A; File No. SR– NASD–2005–102] Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto To Allow Members To Report Certain Trades in Exchange-Listed Securities Through the Execution Services of the Nasdaq Market Center September 7, 2005. Correction On September 1, 2005, the Commission issued notice on a proposed rule change by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (‘‘NASD’’), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (‘‘Nasdaq’’).1 The proposed rule text in the first paragraph of NASD Rule 4720 should state as follows below. Proposed new language is in italics; proposed deletions are in brackets. Subject to the conditions set forth below, members may utilize the Nasdaq Market Center to report trades in Nasdaq Market Center eligible securities required or eligible to be reported to Nasdaq pursuant to the Rule 4630, 4640, 4650, [and] 6100 and 6400 Series.’’ For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.2 Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–4979 Filed 9–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P 1 See Exchange Act Release No. 52376 (September 1, 2005). 2 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–52385; File No. SR–NASD– 2005–082] Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto To Clarify the Listing Standards Applicable to Companies in Bankruptcy Proceedings September 7, 2005. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b-–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on June 22, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (‘‘NASD’’), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (‘‘Nasdaq’’), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. On August 23, 2005, Nasdaq filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.3 The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change Nasdaq proposes to clarify the listing standards applicable to companies in bankruptcy proceedings. Nasdaq will implement the proposed rule immediately upon approval. The text of the proposed rule change is set forth below. Proposed new language is italicized.4 4340. Application for Re-inclusion by Listed Issuers (a) Reverse Mergers. An issuer must apply for initial inclusion following a transaction whereby the issuer combines with a non-Nasdaq entity, resulting in a change of control of the 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 In Amendment No. 1, Nasdaq made a nonsubstantive correction to the text of the proposed rule and a correction to the stated purpose of the proposed rule change. 4 Changes to NASD Rule 4340 are marked to the rule text, which the Commission recently approved in Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52342 (August 26, 2005), 70 FR 52456 (September 2, 2005) (SR–NASD–2004–125). Changes to NASD Rule 4350 are marked to the current version of the rule text. No other pending rule filings would affect the text of these rules. Telephone conversation of September 7, 2005, between Arnold Golub, Associate Vice President, Nasdaq and David Michehl, Attorney, Division of Market Regulation, Commission. 2 17 E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, 
Washington, DC 20549.

Revision and Extension: Rule 203A-2; SEC File No. 270-501; OMB 
Control No. 3235-0559

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (``PRA'') the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget requests for extension of the previously approved 
collection of information discussed below.
    Rule 203A-2(f), which is entitled ``Internet Investment Advisers,'' 
exempts from the prohibition on Commission registration an Internet 
investment adviser who provides investment advice to all of its clients 
exclusively through computer software-based models or applications 
termed under the rule as ``interactive websites.'' \1\ These advisers 
generally would not meet the statutory thresholds set out in section 
203A of the Advisers Act--they do not manage $25 million or more in 
assets and do not advise registered investment companies.\2\ 
Eligibility under rule 203A-2(f) is conditioned on an adviser 
maintaining in an easily accessible place, for a period of not less 
than five years from the filing of Form ADV relying on the rule,\3\ a 
record demonstrating that the adviser's advisory business has been 
conducted through an interactive website in accordance with the rule.
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    \1\ 17 CFR 275.203A-2(f). Included in rule 203A-2(f) is a 
limited exception to the interactive website requirement which 
allows these advisers to provide investment advice to no more than 
14 clients through other means on an annual basis. 17 CFR 275.203A-
2(f)(1)(i). The rule also precludes advisers in a control 
relationship with the SEC-registered Internet adviser from 
registering with the Commission under the common control exemption 
provided by rule 203A-2(c) [17 CFR 275.203A-2(c)]. 17 CFR 275.203A-
2(f)(1)(iii).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 80b-3a(a).
    \3\ The five-year record retention period is the same 
recordkeeping retention period for all advisers imposed under rule 
204-2 of the Adviser Act. See rule 204-2 [17 CFR 275.204-2].
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    This record maintenance requirement is a ``collection of 
information'' for PRA purposes. The Commission believes that 
approximately 25 advisers are registered with the Commission under rule 
203A-2(f), which involves a recordkeeping requirement manifesting in 
approximately four burden hours per year per adviser and results in an 
estimated 100 of total burden hours (4x25) for all advisers.
    This collection of information is mandatory, as it is used by 
Commission staff in its examination and oversight program in order to 
determine continued Commission registration eligibility of advisers 
registered under this rule. Responses generally are kept confidential 
pursuant to section 210(b) of the Advisers Act.\4\ An agency may not 
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control 
number.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 80b-10(b).
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    General comments regarding the above information should be directed 
to the following persons: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office 
Building, Washington, DC 20503 or e-mail to: David--
Rostker@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities and 
Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Comments 
must

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be submitted to OMB within 30 days of this notice.

    Dated: September 6, 2005.
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-4977 Filed 9-12-05; 8:45 am]
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