Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Avista Corporation To Withdraw Its Common Stock, No Par Value, Together With the Preferred Share Purchase Rights Appurtenant Thereto, From Listing and Registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc., 14028-14029 [E6-3986]

Download as PDF 14028 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 53 / Monday, March 20, 2006 / Notices Critical experiment: a fissionable system that has been experimentally determined to be critical (with keff ≈ 1). Margin of safety: the difference between the actual value of a parameter and the value of the parameter at which the system is expected to be critical with critical defined as keff = 1—bias—bias uncertainty. Margin of Subcriticality (MoS): the difference between the actual value of keff and the value of keff at which the system is expected to be critical with critical defined as keff = 1—bias—bias uncertainty. Minimum Margin of Subcriticality (MMS): a minimum allowed margin of subcriticality, which is an allowance for any unknown uncertainties in calculating keff. Subcritical limit: the maximum allowed value of a controlled parameter under normal case conditions. Upper Subcritical Limit (USL): the maximum allowed value of keff (including uncertainty in keff), under both normal and credible abnormal conditions, including allowance for the bias, the bias uncertainty, and a minimum margin of subcriticality. [FR Doc. 06–2611 Filed 3–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549. Extension: Rules 17Ad–6 and 17Ad–7, SEC File No. 270–151, OMB Control No. 3235–0291. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 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’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Rules 17Ad–6 and 17Ad–7: Recordkeeping Requirements for Transfer Agents Rule 17Ad–6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78b et seq.) requires every registered transfer agent to make and keep current records about a variety of information, such as: (1) Specific operational data regarding the time taken to perform transfer agent activities (to ensure compliance with the minimum performance standards in Rule 17Ad–2 (17 CFR 240.17Ad–2); (2) written inquiries and requests by shareholders and broker-dealers and VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:35 Mar 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 response time thereto; (3) resolutions, contracts or other supporting documents concerning the appointment or termination of the transfer agent; (4) stop orders or notices of adverse claims to the securities; and (5) all canceled registered securities certificates. Rule 17Ad–7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78b et seq.) requires each registered transfer agent to retain the records specified in Rule 17Ad–6 in an easily accessible place for a period of six months to six years, depending on the type of record or document. Rule 17Ad–7 also specifies the manner in which records may be maintained using electronic, microfilm, and microfiche storage methods. These recordkeeping requirements ensure that all registered transfer agents are maintaining the records necessary to monitor and keep control over their own performance and for the Commission to adequately examine registered transfer agents on an historical basis for compliance with applicable rules. We estimate that approximately 785 registered transfer agents will spend a total of 392,500 hours per year complying with Rules 17Ad–6 and 17Ad–7. Based on average cost per hour of $50, the total cost of compliance with Rule 17Ad–6 is $19,625,000. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Dated: March 13, 2006. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3981 Filed 3–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 1–03701] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Avista Corporation To Withdraw Its Common Stock, No Par Value, Together With the Preferred Share Purchase Rights Appurtenant Thereto, From Listing and Registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. March 14, 2006. On March, 2006, Avista Corporation, a Washington corporation (‘‘Issuer’’), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 12d2–2(d) thereunder,2 to withdraw its common stock, no par value, together with the preferred share purchase rights appurtenant thereto (collectively ‘‘Securities’’), from listing and registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (‘‘PCX’’). The Board of Directors (‘‘Board’’) of the Issuer adopted resolutions on February 10, 2006 to withdraw the Securities from listing and registration on PCX. The Issuer stated that the Board determined the benefits of remaining listed on PCX do not justify the associated expense and administrative burdens. The Issuer stated that the Securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (‘‘NYSE’’) and will remain listed on NYSE. The Issuer stated in its application that it has complied with applicable rules of PCX by providing PCX with the required documents governing the withdrawal of securities from listing and registration on PCX. The Issuer also stated that withdrawal of the Securities from PCX will not violate any law of the State of Washington, the state in which the Issuer is incorporated. The Issuer’s application relates solely to the withdrawal of the Securities from listing on PCX and shall not affect their continued listing on NYSE or their obligation to be registered under section 12(b) of the Act.3 Any interested person may, on or before April 7, 2006, comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of PCX, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: 1 15 U.S.C. 78l(d). CFR 240.12d2–2(d). 3 15 U.S.C. 78l(b). 2 17 E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 53 / Monday, March 20, 2006 / Notices Electronic Comments • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include the File Number 1–03701 or; Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number 1–03701. 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/delist.shtml). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room. 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. The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.4 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3986 Filed 3–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. IC–27259; File No. 812–13205] Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, et al., Notice of Application March 10, 2006. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of an application for an order of approval pursuant to section 26(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘‘1940 Act’’) and an order of exemption pursuant to section 17(b) of the 1940 Act. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (‘‘MassMutual’’), Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 4 (‘‘Separate Account APPLICANTS: 4 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(1). VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:35 Mar 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 4’’), Panorama Separate Account, C.M. Life Insurance Company (‘‘C.M. Life’’), C.M. Multi-Account A, and Panorama Plus Separate Account (together with Separate Account 4, Panorama Separate Account, and C.M. Multi-Account A, the ‘‘Separate Accounts’’) (and, collectively with MassMutual and C.M. Life, the ‘‘Applicants’’), MML Series Investment Fund and MML Series Investment Fund II (together with the Applicants, the ‘‘Section 17 Applicants’’). SUMMARY OF APPLICATION: Applicants request an order approving the proposed substitution of shares of American Century VP Income & Growth Fund with MML Income & Growth Fund; American Century VP Value Fund with MML Value Fund; American Funds Asset Allocation Fund (Class 2) and Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio with MML Asset Allocation Fund; American Funds Growth-Income Fund (Class 2) and American Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio (Service Class) with MML Growth & Income Fund; Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio (Service Class) with MML Diversified Growth Fund; Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund with MML Small Cap Value Fund; Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio (Service Shares and Institutional Shares) with MML Blend Fund; Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio (Service Shares and Institutional Shares) with MML Aggressive Growth Fund; Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio (Service Shares and Institutional Shares) with MML Global Fund; MFS Investors Trust Series with MML Enhanced Index Core Equity Fund; MFS New Discovery Series and Scudder VIT Small Cap Index Fund with MML Small Cap Index Fund; T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Portfolio with MML Blue Chip Growth Fund; T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio with MML Equity Income Fund; T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio with MML Mid Cap Growth Fund; and Templeton Foreign Securities Fund (Class 2) with MML International Fund (the ‘‘Substitutions’’). Section 17 Applicants seek an order of exemption pursuant to section 17(b) of the 1940 Act from section 17(a) of the 1940 Act to the extent necessary to permit MassMutual and C.M. Life to carry out certain of the substitutions. FILING DATE: The application was filed on June 24, 2005, and an amended and restated application was filed on March 8, 2006. HEARING OR NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14029 a hearing by writing to the Secretary of the Commission and serving Applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests must be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on April 4, 2006, and should be accompanied by proof of service on Applicants in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the requester’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. ADDRESSES: Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Applicants, 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Cowan, Senior Counsel, or Zandra Bailes, Branch Chief, Office of Insurance Products, Division of Investment Management, at (202) 551–6795. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application is available for a fee from the Public Reference Branch of the Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549 (202–551–8090). Applicants’ and Section 17 Applicants’ Representations 1. MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company organized in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a corporation and was originally chartered in 1851. MassMutual is a diversified financial services company providing life insurance, annuities, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, structured settlements, retirement and other products to individual and institutional customers. 2. Separate Account 4 was established in 1997. Separate Account 4 is registered under the 1940 Act as a unit investment trust (File No. 811–08619) and is used to fund variable annuity contracts issued by MassMutual. Six variable annuity contracts funded by Separate Account 4 are affected by the application. 3. Panorama Separate Account was established in 1981. Panorama Separate Account is registered under the 1940 Act as a unit investment trust (File No. 811–03215) and is used to fund variable annuity contracts issued by MassMutual. One variable annuity contract funded by Panorama Separate Account is affected by the application. 4. C.M. Life is a wholly-owned stock life insurance subsidiary of MassMutual. C.M. Multi-Account A was E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 53 (Monday, March 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14028-14029]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 1-03701]


Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Avista Corporation To 
Withdraw Its Common Stock, No Par Value, Together With the Preferred 
Share Purchase Rights Appurtenant Thereto, From Listing and 
Registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc.

March 14, 2006.
    On March, 2006, Avista Corporation, a Washington corporation 
(``Issuer''), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 12(d) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d2-2(d) 
thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock, no par value, together 
with the preferred share purchase rights appurtenant thereto 
(collectively ``Securities''), from listing and registration on the 
Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'').
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(d).
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    The Board of Directors (``Board'') of the Issuer adopted 
resolutions on February 10, 2006 to withdraw the Securities from 
listing and registration on PCX. The Issuer stated that the Board 
determined the benefits of remaining listed on PCX do not justify the 
associated expense and administrative burdens. The Issuer stated that 
the Securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. 
(``NYSE'') and will remain listed on NYSE.
    The Issuer stated in its application that it has complied with 
applicable rules of PCX by providing PCX with the required documents 
governing the withdrawal of securities from listing and registration on 
PCX. The Issuer also stated that withdrawal of the Securities from PCX 
will not violate any law of the State of Washington, the state in which 
the Issuer is incorporated.
    The Issuer's application relates solely to the withdrawal of the 
Securities from listing on PCX and shall not affect their continued 
listing on NYSE or their obligation to be registered under section 
12(b) of the Act.\3\
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    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(b).
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    Any interested person may, on or before April 7, 2006, comment on 
the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in 
accordance with the rules of PCX, and what terms, if any, should be 
imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment 
letters may be submitted by either of the following methods:

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Electronic Comments

     Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
the File Number 1-03701
    or;

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, 
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, 
NE.,Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number 1-03701. 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/delist.shtml). Comments are 
also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission's 
Public Reference Room. 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.
    The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will 
issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, 
unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\4\
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    \4\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(1).
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Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-3986 Filed 3-17-06; 8:45 am]
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