Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of November 1, 2005, 72434 [05-23622]

Download as PDF 72434 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 232 / Monday, December 5, 2005 / Notices 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. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center Web site at https://www.ffiec.gov/nic/. 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 December 30, 2005. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (Jacqueline G. King, Community Affairs Officer) 90 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55480-0291: 1. BV Bancshares, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota; to become a bank holding company by acquiring 100 percent of the voting shares of Stonebridge Bank, Minneapolis, Minnesota, a de novo bank. B. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (Donna J. Ward, Assistant Vice President) 925 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64198-0001: 1. United Bancorporation of Wyoming, Inc., Jackson, Wyoming; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of First National Bank Holding Company, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of First National Bank of Pinedale, both in Pinedale, Wyoming. The Federal Open Market Committee seeks monetary and financial conditions that will foster price stability and promote sustainable growth in output. to further its long-run objectives, the Committee in the immediate future seeks conditions in reserve markets consistent with increasing the federal funds rate to an average of around 4 percent. The vote encompassed approval of the paragraph below for inclusion in the statement to be released shortly after the meeting: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, November 30, 2005. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E5–6841 Filed 12–2–05; 8:45 am] [Document Identifier: OS–0990–0169; 60day notice] BILLING CODE 6210–01–S Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of November 1, 2005 In accordance with § 271.25 of its rules regarding availability of information (12 CFR part 271), there is set forth below the domestic policy directive issued by the Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting held on November 20, 2005.1 1 Copies of the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting on November 1, 2005, which includes the domestic policy directive issued at the meeting, are available upon request to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. The minutes are published in the Federal Reserve Bulletin and in the Board’s annual report. 17:14 Dec 02, 2005 By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, November 28, 2005. Vincent R. Reinhart, Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee. [FR Doc. 05–23622 Filed 12–2–05; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to AGENCY: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM VerDate Aug<31>2005 The Committee perceives that, with appropriate monetary policy action, the upside and downside risks to the attainment of both sustainable growth and price stability should be kept roughly equal. With underlying inflation expected to be contained, the Committee believes that policy accommodation can be removed at a pace that is likely to be measured. 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To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access the HHS Web site address at https://www.hhs.gov/ oirm/infocollect/pending/ or e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to naomi.cook@hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (202) 690–6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received within 60 days, and directed to the OS Paperwork Clearance Officer at the following address: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology, and Finance, Office of Information and Resource Management, Attention: Naomi Cook (0990–0169), Room 531–H, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Dated: November 23, 2005. Robert E. Polson, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 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FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM


Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of 
November 1, 2005

    In accordance with Sec.  271.25 of its rules regarding availability 
of information (12 CFR part 271), there is set forth below the domestic 
policy directive issued by the Federal Open Market Committee at its 
meeting held on November 20, 2005.\1\
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    \1\ Copies of the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee 
Meeting on November 1, 2005, which includes the domestic policy 
directive issued at the meeting, are available upon request to the 
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 
20551. The minutes are published in the Federal Reserve Bulletin and 
in the Board's annual report.
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    The Federal Open Market Committee seeks monetary and financial 
conditions that will foster price stability and promote sustainable 
growth in output. to further its long-run objectives, the Committee in 
the immediate future seeks conditions in reserve markets consistent 
with increasing the federal funds rate to an average of around 4 
percent.
    The vote encompassed approval of the paragraph below for inclusion 
in the statement to be released shortly after the meeting:

    The Committee perceives that, with appropriate monetary policy 
action, the upside and downside risks to the attainment of both 
sustainable growth and price stability should be kept roughly equal. 
With underlying inflation expected to be contained, the Committee 
believes that policy accommodation can be removed at a pace that is 
likely to be measured. Nonetheless, the Committee will respond to 
changes in economic prospects as needed to fulfill its obligation to 
maintain price stability.


    By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, November 28, 
2005.
Vincent R. Reinhart,
Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee.
[FR Doc. 05-23622 Filed 12-2-05; 8:45am]
BILLING CODE 6210-01-M
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