Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent to Renew Collection 3038-0049, Procedural Requirements for Requests for Interpretative, No-Action, and Exemptive Letters, 28959-28960 [07-2566]
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Notice of Intent to Renew
Collection 3038–0049, Procedural
Requirements for Requests for
Interpretative, No-Action, and
Exemptive Letters
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures
Trading Commission (CFTC) is
announcing an opportunity for public
comment on the proposed collection of
certain information by the agency.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.,
Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of an existing collection of
information, and to allow 60 days for
public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
requirements relating to procedures for
submitting requests for exemptive, noaction, and interpretative letters.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before July 23, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to
Christopher W. Cummings, Division of
Clearing and Intermediary Oversight,
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading
Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20581.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher W. Cummings (202) 418–
5445; Fax: (202) 418–5536; e-mail:
ccummings@cftc.gov.
Under the
PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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or requirements that members of the
public submit reports, keep records, or
provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in
the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an
existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB
for approval. To comply with this
requirement, the CFTC is publishing
notice of the proposed collection of
information listed below.
With respect to the following
collection of information, the CFTC
invites comments on:
• Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information will have a practical use;
• The accuracy of the Commission’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
• Ways to enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden of
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Procedural Requirements for Requests
for Interpretative, No-Action, and
Exemptive Letters, OMB Control
Number 3038–0049—Extension
Commission Regulation 140.99
requires persons submitting requests for
exemptive, no-action, and interpretative
letters to provide specific written
information, certified as to
completeness and accuracy, and to
update that information to reflect
material changes. The regulation was
promulgated pursuant to the
Commission’s rulemaking authority
contained in section 8a(5) of the
Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C.
12a(5) (2000). Regulation 41.3 requires
securities brokers and dealers
submitting requests for exemptive
orders to provide specified written
information in support of such requests.
Regulation 41.3 was promulgated in
response to the requirement in the
Commodity Futures Modernization Act
of 2000 that the Commission establish
procedures for requesting such orders.
The Commission estimates the burden
of this collection of information as
follows:
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ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN
17 CFR Section
Annual
number of
respondents
17 CFR 140.99 ........
17 CFR 41.3 ............
350
60
Total annual
responses
Frequency of response
On occasion ...............................................................................
On occasion ...............................................................................
There are no capital costs or operating
and maintenance costs associated with
this collection.
This estimate is based on the number
of requests for such letters in the last
three years. Although the burden varies
with the type, size, and complexity of
the request submitted, such request may
involve analytical work and analysis, as
well as the work of drafting the request
itself.
Dated: May 18, 2007.
Eileen A. Donovan,
Acting Secretary of the Commission
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solicits comments on requirements
relating to information collected to
assist the Commission in the prevention
of market manipulation.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before July 23, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to
Christopher W. Cummings, Division of
Clearing and Intermediary Oversight,
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading
Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20581.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher W. Cummings, (202) 418–
5445; Fax (202) 418–5526; e-mail:
ccummings@cftc.gov.
Under the
PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests
or requirements that members of the
public submit reports, keep records, or
provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in
the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an
existing collection of information,
before submitting the collection to OMB
for approval. To comply with this
requirement, the Commission is
publishing notice of the proposed
collection of information listed below.
With respect to the following
collection of information, the
Commission invites comments on:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew
Collection 3038–0023, Registration
Under the Commodity Exchange Act
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
ACTION: Notice
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures
Trading Commission (‘‘the
Commission’’) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Federal
agencies are required to publish notice
in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information, and
to allow 60 days for comment in
response to the notice. This notice
Hours per
response
455
24
7.0
0.5
Total
hours
3,185
12
• Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information will have a practical use;
• The accuracy of the Commission’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
• Ways to enhance the quality of,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden of
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Registration Under the Commodity
Exchange Act, OMB Control No. 3038–
0023—Extension
This collection covers the paperwork
requirements associated with the
process of registration by futures
industry intermediaries, including
futures commission merchants,
introducing brokers, commodity pool
operators, commodity trading advisors,
associated persons of each of the
foregoing, and floor brokers, as well as
floor traders. The Commission has
authorized the National Futures
Association, an industry self-regulatory
organization and the only registered
futures association, to perform the
registration processing functions.
The Commission estimates the burden
of this collection of information as
follows:
ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN
Frequency of response
Total annual
responses
Hours per response
Total hours
70,708 .............................................................
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Annual number of respondents
Periodically .....................................................
73,646
.09
6,628
Dated: May 18, 2007
Eileen A. Donovan,
Acting Secretary of the Commission.
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Office of the Secretary of Defense
Renewal of Federal Advisory
Committee
AGENCY:
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Renewal of Federal Advisory
Committee.
ACTION:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended),
the Sunshine in the Government Act of
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent to
Renew Collection 3038-0049, Procedural Requirements for Requests for
Interpretative, No-Action, and Exemptive Letters
AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing
an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed extension of an existing
collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements
relating to procedures for submitting requests for exemptive, no-
action, and interpretative letters.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 23, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Christopher W. Cummings, Division
of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading
Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher W. Cummings (202) 418-
5445; Fax: (202) 418-5536; e-mail: ccummings@cftc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, the CFTC is publishing notice of the proposed collection
of information listed below.
With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC
invites comments on:
Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the information will have a practical
use;
The accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and
Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information
on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Procedural Requirements for Requests for Interpretative, No-Action, and
Exemptive Letters, OMB Control Number 3038-0049--Extension
Commission Regulation 140.99 requires persons submitting requests
for exemptive, no-action, and interpretative letters to provide
specific written information, certified as to completeness and
accuracy, and to update that information to reflect material changes.
The regulation was promulgated pursuant to the Commission's rulemaking
authority contained in section 8a(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7
U.S.C. 12a(5) (2000). Regulation 41.3 requires securities brokers and
dealers submitting requests for exemptive orders to provide specified
written information in support of such requests. Regulation 41.3 was
promulgated in response to the requirement in the Commodity Futures
Modernization Act of 2000 that the Commission establish procedures for
requesting such orders.
The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of
information as follows:
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Estimated Annual Reporting Burden
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Annual
17 CFR Section number of Frequency of response Total annual Hours per Total
respondents responses response hours
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17 CFR 140.99....................... 350 On occasion........... 455 7.0 3,185
17 CFR 41.3......................... 60 On occasion........... 24 0.5 12
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There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs
associated with this collection.
This estimate is based on the number of requests for such letters
in the last three years. Although the burden varies with the type,
size, and complexity of the request submitted, such request may involve
analytical work and analysis, as well as the work of drafting the
request itself.
Dated: May 18, 2007.
Eileen A. Donovan,
Acting Secretary of the Commission
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