Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 60047-60048 [E7-20794]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 23, 2007 / Notices per response and is filed by approximately 12,022 issuers annually. We estimate that 75% of the 8.7 hours per response (6.525 hours) is prepared by the issuer for a total annual reporting burden of 78,444 hours (6.525 hours per response × 12,022 responses). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 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, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: October 12, 2007. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–20792 Filed 10–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Extension: Rule 0–2, Form ADV–NR, SEC File No. 270–214, OMB Control No. 3235–0240. 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. The titles for the collections of information are ‘‘Rule 0–2’’ (17 CFR 275.0–2) and ‘‘Form ADV–NR’’ (17 CFR VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:33 Oct 22, 2007 Jkt 214001 279.4) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–1). Rule 0– 2 and Form ADV–NR facilitate service of process to non-resident investment advisers and their non-resident general partners or non-resident managing agents. The Form requires these persons to designate the Commission as agent for service of process. The purpose of this collection of information is to enable the commencement of legal and or regulatory actions against investment advisers that are doing business in the United States, but are not residents. The respondents to this information collection would be each non-resident general partner or non-resident managing agent of an SEC-registered adviser. The Commission has estimated that compliance with the requirement to complete Form ADV–NR imposes a total burden of approximately 1.0 hours for an adviser. Based on our experience with these filings, we estimate that we will receive 18 Form ADV–NR filings annually. Based on the 1.0 hours per respondent estimate, the Commission staff estimates a total annual burden of 18 hours for this collection of information. 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 will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 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, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA, 22312; or send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: October 15, 2007. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–20793 Filed 10–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60047 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Rule 17f–1(g), SEC File No. 270–30, OMB Control No. 3235–0290. 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’’) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below. • Rule 17f–1(g) (17 CFR 240.17f–1(g)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78q(f)) (‘‘Act’’) Requirements for reporting and inquiry with respect to missing, lost, counterfeit, or stolen securities. Rule 17f–1(g), under the Act, requires that all reporting institutions (i.e., every national securities exchange, member thereof, registered securities association, broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, registered transfer agent, registered clearing agency, participant therein, member of the Federal Reserve System, and bank insured by the FDIC) maintain and preserve a number of documents related to their participation in the Lost and Stolen Securities Program (‘‘Program’’) under Rule 17f–1. The following documents must be kept in an easily accessible place for three years, according to paragraph (g): (1) Copies or all reports of theft or loss (Form X–17F–1A) filed with the Commission’s designee; (2) all agreements between reporting institutions regarding registration in the Program or other aspects of Rule 17f–1; and (3) all confirmations or other information received from the Commission or its designee as a result of inquiry. Reporting institutions utilize these records and reports (a) to report missing, lost, stolen or counterfeit securities to the database, (b) to confirm inquiry of the database, and (c) to demonstrate compliance with Rule 17f–1. The Commission and the reporting institutions’ examining authorities utilize these records to monitor the incidence of thefts and losses incurred by reporting institutions and to determine compliance with Rule 17f–1. If such records were not retained by reporting institutions, compliance with E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 60048 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 23, 2007 / Notices Rule 17f–1 could not be monitored effectively. The Commission estimates that there are 25,628 reporting institutions (respondents) and, on average, each respondent would need to retain 33 records annually, with each retention requiring approximately 1 minute (33 minutes or .55 hours). The total estimated annual burden is 14,095.4 hours (25,628 × .55 hours = 14,095.4). Assuming an average hourly cost for clerical work of $22.00, the average total yearly record retention cost for each respondent would be $12.10. Based on these estimates, the total annual cost for the estimated 25,628 reporting institutions would be approximately $310,099. Rule 17f–1(g) does not require periodic collection, but does require retention of records generated as a result of compliance with Rule 17f–1. Under Section 17(b) and (f) of the Act, the information required by Rule 17f–1(g) is available to the Commission and Federal bank regulators for examinations or collection purposes. Rule 0–4 of the Act deems such information to be confidential. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Comments should be directed to (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or by sending an e-mail to: Alexander_T._Hunt@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of this notice. Dated: October 17, 2007. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–20794 Filed 10–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following 15:33 Oct 22, 2007 Jkt 214001 Dated: October 18, 2007. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–20830 Filed 10–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–56666; File No. SR– NYSEArca–2007–107] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Trading Sessions on NYSE Arca Marketplace October 17, 2007. Sunshine Act Meeting VerDate Aug<31>2005 meeting during the week of October 22, 2007: A Closed Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 2 p.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), (9)(B), and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting. Commissioner Casey, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in closed session. The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2007 will be: Formal orders of investigation; Institution and settlement of injunctive actions; Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings of an enforcement nature; Resolution of litigation claims; and Other matters related to enforcement actions. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on October 1 15 2 17 PO 00000 Fmt 4703 I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange, through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca Equities’’ or ‘‘Corporation’’), proposes to delete paragraph (a)(3)(B) from NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.34, which includes a list of securities eligible to trade in one or more, but not all three, of the Exchange’s trading sessions. The Exchange also proposes to amend the language in paragraph (a)(3)(C) to remove the corresponding requirement to post the list of securities on its Web site since the list is obsolete. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at https:// www.nyse.com, at the Exchange’s Office of the Secretary, 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 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 IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. Frm 00050 11, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has filed the proposed rule change as one constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule under section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b 4(f)(1) thereunder,4 which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. 4 17 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(1). 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 204 (Tuesday, October 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60047-60048]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20794]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rule 17f-1(g), SEC File No. 270-30, OMB Control No. 3235-0290.

    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'') has submitted to the Office of Management 
and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved 
collection of information discussed below.
     Rule 17f-1(g) (17 CFR 240.17f-1(g)) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78q(f)) (``Act'') Requirements for 
reporting and inquiry with respect to missing, lost, counterfeit, or 
stolen securities.
    Rule 17f-1(g), under the Act, requires that all reporting 
institutions (i.e., every national securities exchange, member thereof, 
registered securities association, broker, dealer, municipal securities 
dealer, registered transfer agent, registered clearing agency, 
participant therein, member of the Federal Reserve System, and bank 
insured by the FDIC) maintain and preserve a number of documents 
related to their participation in the Lost and Stolen Securities 
Program (``Program'') under Rule 17f-1. The following documents must be 
kept in an easily accessible place for three years, according to 
paragraph (g): (1) Copies or all reports of theft or loss (Form X-17F-
1A) filed with the Commission's designee; (2) all agreements between 
reporting institutions regarding registration in the Program or other 
aspects of Rule 17f-1; and (3) all confirmations or other information 
received from the Commission or its designee as a result of inquiry.
    Reporting institutions utilize these records and reports (a) to 
report missing, lost, stolen or counterfeit securities to the database, 
(b) to confirm inquiry of the database, and (c) to demonstrate 
compliance with Rule 17f-1. The Commission and the reporting 
institutions' examining authorities utilize these records to monitor 
the incidence of thefts and losses incurred by reporting institutions 
and to determine compliance with Rule 17f-1. If such records were not 
retained by reporting institutions, compliance with

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Rule 17f-1 could not be monitored effectively.
    The Commission estimates that there are 25,628 reporting 
institutions (respondents) and, on average, each respondent would need 
to retain 33 records annually, with each retention requiring 
approximately 1 minute (33 minutes or .55 hours). The total estimated 
annual burden is 14,095.4 hours (25,628 x .55 hours = 14,095.4). 
Assuming an average hourly cost for clerical work of $22.00, the 
average total yearly record retention cost for each respondent would be 
$12.10. Based on these estimates, the total annual cost for the 
estimated 25,628 reporting institutions would be approximately 
$310,099.
    Rule 17f-1(g) does not require periodic collection, but does 
require retention of records generated as a result of compliance with 
Rule 17f-1. Under Section 17(b) and (f) of the Act, the information 
required by Rule 17f-1(g) is available to the Commission and Federal 
bank regulators for examinations or collection purposes. Rule 0-4 of 
the Act deems such information to be confidential. Please note that an 
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid control number.
    Comments should be directed to (i) Desk Officer for the Securities 
and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office 
Building, Washington, DC 20503 or by sending an e-mail to: Alexander--
T.--Hunt@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Shirley 
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an e-
mail to: PRA--Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 30 
days of this notice.

    Dated: October 17, 2007.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-20794 Filed 10-22-07; 8:45 am]
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