Privacy Act of 1974: Establishment of a New System of Records: Automated Emergency Notification System (SEC-53), 6110-6111 [E6-1574]

Download as PDF 6110 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 24 / Monday, February 6, 2006 / Notices the assets of Applicant were transferred by Acacia National Life Insurance Company (Acacia National) to Ameritas Variable Life Insurance Company (Ameritas) under an assumption and reinsurance agreement transaction approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Release No. IC–25763, dated October 4, 2002. The Board of Directors of the parent of Acacia National approved the transfer of assets to Ameritas on December 3, 2001, and Applicant completed the transfer of its assets effective November 1, 2004. Shareholder approval of the transfer was not required. The fund surviving the transfer is Ameritas Variable Separate Account VL. Ameritas paid the expenses incurred in connection with the transfer. Filing Date: The application was filed on November 29, 2005, as amended. Applicant’s Address: 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, pursuant to delegated authority. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–1575 Filed 2–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. PA–35; File No. S7–04–06] Privacy Act of 1974: Establishment of a New System of Records: Automated Emergency Notification System (SEC– 53) Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Notice of the establishment of a new system of records. AGENCY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Securities and Exchange Commission gives notice of a proposed Privacy Act system of records: ‘‘Automated Emergency Notification System (SEC– 53).’’ This system will contain emergency contact information for current members, employees, and selected contractors of the Commission. DATES: The new system will become effective March 20, 2006 unless further notice is given. The Commission will publish a new notice if the effective date is delayed to review comments or if changes are made based on comment received. To be assured of consideration, comments should be received on or before March 8, 2006. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:55 Feb 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: ADDRESSES: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/other.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number S7–04–06 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–9303. All submissions should refer to File Number S7–04–06. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara A. Stance, Chief Privacy Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center, 6432 General Green Way, Mail Stop 0–7, Alexandria, VA 22312–2413, (202) 551– 7209. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission gives notice of the proposed establishment of a new system of records, entitled ‘‘Automated Emergency Notification System (SEC– 53).’’ The new system will contain emergency contact information for current members, employees, and selected contractors of the Commission. The Commission has submitted a report of the new system of records to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the House Committee on Government Reform, and the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and Appendix I to OMB Circular A–130, ‘‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’’ as amended on February 20, 1996 (61 FR 6435). Accordingly, the Commission is adding a new system of records to read as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SEC–53 SYSTEM NAME: Automated Emergency Notification System. SYSTEM LOCATION: Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: Members and employees of the Commission, and selected contractors. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Name, Commission division or office, home zip code, work and personal electronic mail addresses, work, home and cellular telephone numbers, and Blackberry PIN numbers. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 5 U.S.C. 301 and Executive Order 12656 of Nov. 18, 1988 on Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities. PURPOSE(S): The purpose of this system of records is to maintain emergency contact information for current members, employees and selected contractors of the Commission. The system provides for high-speed message delivery that reaches all Commission personnel in response to threat alerts issued by the Department of Homeland Security, weather related emergencies or other critical situations that disrupt the operations and accessibility of a worksite. The system also provides for personnel accountability during an emergency, through personnel sign-in and rapid alert and notification. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES: In addition to the conditions of disclosure under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b), Commission staff may provide these records to any Federal government authority for the purpose of coordinating and reviewing agency continuity of operations plans or emergency contingency plans developed for responding to Department of Homeland Security threat alerts, weather related emergencies or other critical situations. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Records are maintained in a computerized database and on paper. Paper documents are kept in filing cabinets in secured facilities. E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 24 / Monday, February 6, 2006 / Notices RETRIEVABILITY: [Release No. 34–53191; File No. SR–Amex– 2005–061] Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval to Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to the Listing and Trading of Options on Certain Russell Indexes trade long-term options on each of the full value Russell Indexes noted above.5 The text of the proposed rule change is available on Amex’s Web site at https://www.amex.com, at Amex’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 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Records may be retrieved by the individual’s name or by the categories listed above under ‘‘Categories of Records in the System.’’ SAFEGUARDS: Records are safeguarded by restricted computer passwords, locked file cabinets, and safes. Access to the records is restricted to those who require the records in the performance of official duties related to the purposes for which the system is maintained. January 30, 2006. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Periodic purging and disposal of those records concerning individuals no longer members, employees or contractors of the Commission. Otherwise, records are retained and disposed of in accordance with the appropriate National Archives and Records Administration General Records Schedules. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Executive Director, Office of the Executive Director, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1627. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: All requests to determine whether this system of records contains a record pertaining to the requesting individual may be directed to the Privacy Act Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center, 6432 General Green Way, Mail Stop 0–7, Alexandria, VA 22312–2413. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Persons wishing to obtain information on the procedures for gaining access to or contesting the contents of this record may contact the Privacy Act Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center, 6432 General Green Way, Mail Stop 0–7, Alexandria, VA 22312–2413. CONTESTING RECORDS PROCEDURES: See record access procedures above. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information is provided by current members and employees of the Commission and selected contractors. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on June 3, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Amex’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange.3 On July 14, 2005, Amex submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.4 The Commission is publishing this notice and order to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and to approve the proposal on an accelerated basis. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to list and trade on the Exchange the following cash-settled, European-style index options on the full value of the following Russell Indexes: (1) Russell 1000 Index; (2) Russell 1000 Growth Index; (3) Russell 1000 Value Index; (4) Russell 2000 Index; (5) Russell 2000 Growth Index; (6) Russell 2000 Value Index; (7) Russell 3000 Index; (8) Russell 3000 Growth Index; (9) Russell 3000 Value Index; (10) Russell Midcap Index; (11) Russell Midcap Growth Index; (12) Russell Midcap Value Index and (13) Russell Top 50 Index (each an ‘‘Index,’’ and collectively, the ‘‘Russell Indexes’’ or ‘‘Indexes’’). Additionally, the Exchange is also proposing to be able to list and 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 The Commission has made technical and clarifying changes to this notice with Amex’s consent. Telephone conversation between Florence Harmon, Special Counsel, Division of Market Regulation (‘‘Division’’), Commission, Angela Muehr, Attorney, Division, Commission, Kristie Diemer, Attorney, Division, Commission and Jeffrey P. Burns, Associate General Counsel, Amex on June 29, 2005. 4 In Amendment No. 1, Amex made clarifying changes to the contract specifications. 2 17 EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 None. Dated: January 31, 2006. By the Commission. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–1574 Filed 2–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:55 Feb 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 6111 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item III below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change (1) Purpose The purpose of the proposed rule change is to permit the Exchange to list and trade cash-settled, European-style, stock index options on the Russell Indexes. Each Russell Index is a capitalization-weighted index containing various groups of stocks drawn from the largest 3,000 companies incorporated in the U.S. and its territories. All component securities of the Russell Indexes are traded on the Amex, New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (‘‘NYSE’’), or The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (‘‘Nasdaq’’). Options contracts on the Russell Indexes (except for the Russell Top 50) are currently listed and traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (‘‘CBOE’’) and the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (‘‘ISE’’).6 5 Under Amex Rule 903C(a)(iii), ‘‘Long-term Options Series,’’ the Exchange may list long-term options that expire twelve to sixty months from the date of issuance. 6 See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 51619 (April 27, 2005), 70 FR 22947 (May 3, 2005) (approving the listing and trading of ISE options on 21 Russell Indexes); 49388 (March 10, 2004), 69 FR 12720 (March 17, 2004) (approving listing and trading on CBOE of options, including LEAPS, on the Russell Top 200 Index, Russell Top 200 Growth Index, and the Russell Top 200 Value Index); 48591 (October 2, 2003), 68 FR 58728 (October 10, 2003) (approving listing and trading on CBOE of options, including LEAPS, on the Russell 3000 Index, Russell 3000 Value Index, Russell 3000 Growth Index, Russell 2000 Value Index, Russell 2000 Growth Index, Russell 1000 Index, Russell 1000 Value Index, Russell 1000 Growth Index, Russell MidCap Index, Russell MidCap Value Index, and E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM Continued 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 24 (Monday, February 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6110-6111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1574]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. PA-35; File No. S7-04-06]


Privacy Act of 1974: Establishment of a New System of Records: 
Automated Emergency Notification System (SEC-53)

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Notice of the establishment of a new system of records.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 
1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Securities and Exchange Commission 
gives notice of a proposed Privacy Act system of records: ``Automated 
Emergency Notification System (SEC-53).'' This system will contain 
emergency contact information for current members, employees, and 
selected contractors of the Commission.

DATES: The new system will become effective March 20, 2006 unless 
further notice is given. The Commission will publish a new notice if 
the effective date is delayed to review comments or if changes are made 
based on comment received. To be assured of consideration, comments 
should be received on or before March 8, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (https://
www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
File Number S7-04-06 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, 
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-9303.

All submissions should refer to File Number S7-04-06. This file number 
should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us 
process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one 
method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's 
Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml). Comments are 
also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission's 
Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. All 
comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit 
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit 
only information that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara A. Stance, Chief Privacy 
Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center, 
6432 General Green Way, Mail Stop 0-7, Alexandria, VA 22312-2413, (202) 
551-7209.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission gives notice of the proposed 
establishment of a new system of records, entitled ``Automated 
Emergency Notification System (SEC-53).'' The new system will contain 
emergency contact information for current members, employees, and 
selected contractors of the Commission.
    The Commission has submitted a report of the new system of records 
to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 
the House Committee on Government Reform, and the Office of Management 
and Budget, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended, and Appendix I to OMB Circular A-130, ``Federal Agency 
Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,'' as 
amended on February 20, 1996 (61 FR 6435).
    Accordingly, the Commission is adding a new system of records to 
read as follows:
SEC-53

SYSTEM NAME:
    Automated Emergency Notification System.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, 
DC 20549.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Members and employees of the Commission, and selected contractors.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Name, Commission division or office, home zip code, work and 
personal electronic mail addresses, work, home and cellular telephone 
numbers, and Blackberry PIN numbers.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    5 U.S.C. 301 and Executive Order 12656 of Nov. 18, 1988 on 
Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities.

PURPOSE(S):
     The purpose of this system of records is to maintain emergency 
contact information for current members, employees and selected 
contractors of the Commission. The system provides for high-speed 
message delivery that reaches all Commission personnel in response to 
threat alerts issued by the Department of Homeland Security, weather 
related emergencies or other critical situations that disrupt the 
operations and accessibility of a worksite. The system also provides 
for personnel accountability during an emergency, through personnel 
sign-in and rapid alert and notification.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
    In addition to the conditions of disclosure under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b), 
Commission staff may provide these records to any Federal government 
authority for the purpose of coordinating and reviewing agency 
continuity of operations plans or emergency contingency plans developed 
for responding to Department of Homeland Security threat alerts, 
weather related emergencies or other critical situations.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
     Records are maintained in a computerized database and on paper. 
Paper documents are kept in filing cabinets in secured facilities.

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RETRIEVABILITY:
    Records may be retrieved by the individual's name or by the 
categories listed above under ``Categories of Records in the System.''

SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are safeguarded by restricted computer passwords, locked 
file cabinets, and safes. Access to the records is restricted to those 
who require the records in the performance of official duties related 
to the purposes for which the system is maintained.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    Periodic purging and disposal of those records concerning 
individuals no longer members, employees or contractors of the 
Commission. Otherwise, records are retained and disposed of in 
accordance with the appropriate National Archives and Records 
Administration General Records Schedules.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Executive Director, Office of the Executive Director, U.S. 
Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20549-1627.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
    All requests to determine whether this system of records contains a 
record pertaining to the requesting individual may be directed to the 
Privacy Act Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 
Operations Center, 6432 General Green Way, Mail Stop 0-7, Alexandria, 
VA 22312-2413.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Persons wishing to obtain information on the procedures for gaining 
access to or contesting the contents of this record may contact the 
Privacy Act Officer, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 
Operations Center, 6432 General Green Way, Mail Stop 0-7, Alexandria, 
VA 22312-2413.

CONTESTING RECORDS PROCEDURES:
    See record access procedures above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is provided by current members and employees of the 
Commission and selected contractors.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.

    Dated: January 31, 2006.

    By the Commission.
Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-1574 Filed 2-3-06; 8:45 am]
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