Sunshine Act Meeting, 75453 [05-24293]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 243 / Tuesday, December 20, 2005 / Notices Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581; and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for CFTC, 725 17th Street, Washington, DC 20503. Dated: December 15, 2005. Jean A. Webb, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–24254 Filed 12–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–M COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (‘‘Commission’’). DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 15, 2006, commencing at 10 a.m. PLACE: 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC, Lobby Level Hearing Room (Room 1000). STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Hearing on Self-Regulation and SelfRegulatory Organizations (‘‘SROs’’). CONTACT PERSONS AND ADDRESSES: Requests to appear and supporting materials should be mailed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Center, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581, attention Office of the Secretariat; transmitted by facsimile at 202–418–5521; or transmitted electronically to secretary@cftc.gov. Reference should be made to ‘‘SRO Hearing.’’ For substantive questions on requests to appear and supporting materials, please contact Stephen Braverman, Deputy Director, (202) 418– 5487; Rachel Berdansky, Special Counsel, (202) 418–5429; or Sebastian Pujol Schott, Attorney-Advisor, (202) 418–5641, Division of Market Oversight. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a separate Federal Register release published today, the Commission extended the comment period for ‘‘SelfRegulation and Self-Regulatory Organizations in the Futures Industry’’ 1 (‘‘Requests for Comments’’) by 14 days. The comment period now closes on January 23, 2006. The Request for Comments seeks public input on a range of SRO issues, including governance, board and disciplinary committee composition, conflicts of interest within self-regulation, and the ability of independent, board-level regulatory 1 70 FR 71090 (November 25, 2005). VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:23 Dec 19, 2005 Jkt 208001 oversight committees to insulate selfregulatory functions form improper influence. The Request for Comments also notes that it will form the basis of an upcoming public Commission meeting on self-regulation and selfregulatory organizations (‘‘SRO Hearing’’). The Commission’s 2004 Request for Comments on SRO Governance and industry developments since the initiation of the SRO Study will be considered.2 The Commission hereby announces that the SRO Hearing will commence on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 10 a.m., at the Commission’s headquarters in Washington, DC. An agenda will be provided as the hearing date approaches. All individuals or organizations wishing to appear before the Commission must submit to the Secretariat, at the above address, a request to appear. Such request must be received by January 13, 2006, and must include the name of the individual appearing; the entity that he or she represents, if any; a concise statement of interest and qualifications; and a brief summary or abstract of his or her statement. The Commission will invite a representative number of individuals or organizations to appear at the hearing from those submitting requests to appear. A transcription of the hearing will be made and entered into the Commission’s public comment files, which will remain open for the receipt of written comments until March 2, 2006. The Commission believes that providing interested members of the public with an opportunity to appear before it, responds to questions, and address differing viewpoints will enhance its decision-making as the SRO Study nears conclusion. Issued in Washington, DC on December 15, 2005, by the Commission. Jean A. Webb, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–24293 Filed 12–16–05; 11:25 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–M 2 69 PO 00000 FR 32326 (June 9, 2004). Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75453 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000–0145] Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as Primary Contractor Identification Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of request for public comments regarding an extension to an existing OMB clearance (9000–0145). AGENCIES: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning use of data universal numbering system (DUNS) as primary contractor identification. This OMB clearance expires on April 30, 2006. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 21, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Ernest Woodson, Contract Policy Division, GSA, (202) 501–3775. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 20, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 05-24293]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting

AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING:  Commodity Futures Trading Commission 
(``Commission'').

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 15, 2006, commencing at 10 a.m.

PLACE: 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC, Lobby Level Hearing Room 
(Room 1000).

STATUS: Open.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Hearing on Self-Regulation and Self-
Regulatory Organizations (``SROs'').

CONTACT PERSONS AND ADDRESSES: Requests to appear and supporting 
materials should be mailed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
Three Lafayette Center, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581, 
attention Office of the Secretariat; transmitted by facsimile at 202-
418-5521; or transmitted electronically to secretary@cftc.gov. 
Reference should be made to ``SRO Hearing.'' For substantive questions 
on requests to appear and supporting materials, please contact Stephen 
Braverman, Deputy Director, (202) 418-5487; Rachel Berdansky, Special 
Counsel, (202) 418-5429; or Sebastian Pujol Schott, Attorney-Advisor, 
(202) 418-5641, Division of Market Oversight.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a separate Federal Register release 
published today, the Commission extended the comment period for ``Self-
Regulation and Self-Regulatory Organizations in the Futures Industry'' 
\1\ (``Requests for Comments'') by 14 days. The comment period now 
closes on January 23, 2006. The Request for Comments seeks public input 
on a range of SRO issues, including governance, board and disciplinary 
committee composition, conflicts of interest within self-regulation, 
and the ability of independent, board-level regulatory oversight 
committees to insulate self-regulatory functions form improper 
influence. The Request for Comments also notes that it will form the 
basis of an upcoming public Commission meeting on self-regulation and 
self-regulatory organizations (``SRO Hearing''). The Commission's 2004 
Request for Comments on SRO Governance and industry developments since 
the initiation of the SRO Study will be considered.\2\
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    \1\ 70 FR 71090 (November 25, 2005).
    \2\ 69 FR 32326 (June 9, 2004).
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    The Commission hereby announces that the SRO Hearing will commence 
on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 10 a.m., at the Commission's 
headquarters in Washington, DC. An agenda will be provided as the 
hearing date approaches. All individuals or organizations wishing to 
appear before the Commission must submit to the Secretariat, at the 
above address, a request to appear. Such request must be received by 
January 13, 2006, and must include the name of the individual 
appearing; the entity that he or she represents, if any; a concise 
statement of interest and qualifications; and a brief summary or 
abstract of his or her statement. The Commission will invite a 
representative number of individuals or organizations to appear at the 
hearing from those submitting requests to appear. A transcription of 
the hearing will be made and entered into the Commission's public 
comment files, which will remain open for the receipt of written 
comments until March 2, 2006.
    The Commission believes that providing interested members of the 
public with an opportunity to appear before it, responds to questions, 
and address differing viewpoints will enhance its decision-making as 
the SRO Study nears conclusion.

    Issued in Washington, DC on December 15, 2005, by the 
Commission.
Jean A. Webb,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-24293 Filed 12-16-05; 11:25 am]
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