Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under Executive Order 12372, 19129-19130 [E8-7263]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 8, 2008 / Notices IV. Solicitation of Comments on or after March 17, 2008 through July 31, 2008.10 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal to amend its schedule of fees is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,11 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,12 in particular, in that it is designed to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among Exchange members. The Exchange believes that assessing a fee on floor brokers and giving a corresponding credit to specialist units as described herein allows for the transaction fee(s) to be assessed on the member who submits the order and for the credit to be given to the specialist unit that routed the order to another exchange in order to obtain the NBBO. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit, comments on this proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing proposed rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) 13 of the Act and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 14 thereunder, because it establishes or changes a due, fee, or other charge applicable only to a member imposed by the Exchange. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.15 10 See supra note 8. U.S.C. 78f(b). 12 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). 13 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 14 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 15 For purposes of calcualting the 60-day period within which the Commission may summarily abrogate the proposed rule change under Section 19(b)(3)(C) of the Act, the Commission considers that period to commence on April 1, 2008, the date the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. See 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C). pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 11 15 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:09 Apr 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: 19129 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.16 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–7312 Filed 4–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Electronic Comments SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–Phlx–2008–22 on the subject line. Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under Executive Order 12372 Paper Comments U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under Executive Order 12372. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is notifying the public that it intends to grant the pending applications of 22 existing Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for refunding on October 1, 2008, subject to the availability of funds. All submissions should refer to File Nine states do not participate in the EO Number SR–Phlx–2008–22. This file 12372 process; therefore, their addresses number should be included on the are not included. A short description of subject line if e-mail is used. To help the the SBDC program follows in the Commission process and review your supplementary information below. comments more efficiently, please use The SBA is publishing this notice at only one method. The Commission will least 90 days before the expected post all comments on the Commission’s refunding date. The SBDCs and their Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ mailing addresses are listed below in rules/sro/shtml). Copies of the the address section. A copy of this submission, all subsequent notice also is being furnished to the amendments, all written statements respective State single points of contact with respect to the proposed rule designated under the Executive Order. Each SBDC application must be change that are filed with the consistent with any area-wide small Commission, and all written business assistance plan adopted by a communications relating to the State-authorized agency. proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than DATES: A State single point of contact and other interested State or local those that may be withheld from the entities may submit written comments public in accordance with the regarding an SBDC refunding within 30 provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be days from the date of publication of this available for inspection and copying in notice to the SBDC. the Commission’s Public Reference Room, on official business days between ADDRESSES: the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies Addresses of Relevant SBDC State of such filing will also be available for Directors inspection and copying at the principal Mr. Al Salgado, Regional Director, office of the Exchange. All comments Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, 501 West received will be posted without change; Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207, the Commission does not edit personal (210) 458–2450. identifying information from Mr. Clinton Tymes, State Director, submissions. You should submit only University of Delaware, One Innovation information that you wish to make Way, Suite 301, Newark, DE 19711, available publicly. All submissions (302) 831–2747. should refer to File No. SR–Phlx–2008– Ms. M.E. Gamble, State Director, West 22 and should be submitted on or before Virginia Development Office, Capitol April 29, 2008. Complex, Building 6, Room 652, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558–2960. • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. PO 00000 16 17 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08APN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 08APN1 19130 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 8, 2008 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Ms. Carmen Marti, SBDC Director, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Ponce de Leon Avenue, #416, Edificio Union Plaza, Seventh Floor, Hato Rey, PR 00918, (787) 763–6811. Mr. Michael Young, Regional Director, University of Houston, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002, (713) 752–8425. Ms. Liz Klimback, Region Director, Dallas Community College, 1402 Corinth Street, Dallas, TX 75212, (214) 860–5835. Mr. Craig Bean, Region Director, Texas Tech University, 2579 South Loop 289, Suite 114, Lubbock, TX 79423–1637, (806) 745–3973. Ms. Becky Naugle, State Director, University of Kentucky, 225 Gatton College of Business Economics, Lexington, KY 40506–0034, (859) 257– 7668. Ms. Rene Sprow, State Director, Univ. of Maryland @ College Park, 7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 401, Baltimore, MD 20742–1815, (301) 403–8300. Ms. Leonor Dottin, SBDC Director, University of the Virgin Islands, 8000 Nisky Center, Suite 720, St. Thomas, USVI 00802–5804, (340) 776–3206. Mr. Max Summers, State Director, University of Missouri, 1205 University Avenue, Suite 300, Columbia, MO 65211, (573) 882–1348. Ms. Lenae Quillen-Blume, State Director, Vermont Technical College, P.O. Box 188, Randolph Center, VT 05061–0188, (802) 728–9101. Mr. Jim Heckman, State Director, Iowa State University, 340 Gerdin Business Building, Ames, IA 50011–1350, (515) 294–2037. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator for SBDCs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description of the SBDC Program A partnership exists between SBA and an SBDC. SBDCs offer training, counseling and other business development assistance to small businesses. Each SBDC provides services under a negotiated Cooperative Agreement with SBA, the general management and oversight of SBA, and a state plan initially approved by the Governor. Non-Federal funds must match Federal funds. An SBDC must operate according to law, the Cooperative Agreement, SBA’s regulations, the annual Program Announcement, and program guidance. Program Objectives The SBDC program uses Federal funds to leverage the resources of states, VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:09 Apr 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 academic institutions and the private sector to: (a) Strengthen the small business community; (b) Increase economic growth; (c) Assist more small businesses; and (d) Broaden the delivery system to more small businesses. SBDC Program Organization The lead SBDC operates a statewide or regional network of SBDC service centers. An SBDC must have a full-time Director. SBDCs must use at least 80 percent of the Federal funds to provide services to small businesses. SBDCs use volunteers and other low cost resources as much as possible. SBDC Services An SBDC must have a full range of business development and technical assistance services in its area of operations, depending upon local needs, SBA priorities and SBDC program objectives. Services include training and counseling to existing and prospective small business owners in management, marketing, finance, operations, planning, taxes, and any other general or technical area of assistance that supports small business growth. The SBA district office and the SBDC must agree upon the specific mix of services. They should give particular attention to SBA’s priority and special emphasis groups, including veterans, women, exporters, the disabled, and minorities. SBDC Program Requirements An SBDC must meet programmatic and financial requirements imposed by statute, regulations or its Cooperative Agreement. The SBDC must: (a) Locate service centers so that they are as accessible as possible to small businesses; (b) Open all service centers at least 40 hours per week, or during the normal business hours of its state or academic Host Organization, throughout the year; (c) Develop working relationships with financial institutions, the investment community, professional associations, private consultants and small business groups; and (d) Maintain lists of private consultants at each service center. Dated: April 2, 2008. Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator for Small Business Development Centers. [FR Doc. E8–7263 Filed 4–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration’s intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection. DATES: Submit comments on or before June 9, 2008 ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether these information collections are necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collections, to Sandra Johnston, Program Analyst, Office of Financial Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., 8th floor, Wash., DC 20416 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Johnston, Program Analyst, Office of Financial Assistance, 202– 205–7528 sandra.johnston@sba.gov; Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SBA Form 159 is used by 7(a) lenders, Certified Development companies, and applicants for 7(a), 504 loans and SBA disaster loans. The information collected is used by SBA to establish that there is no appearance of unlawful or unethical activity by agents, loan packagers and others who receive compensation in exchange for representing the applicants for an SBA business or disaster loan. SBA uses the information collected on Form 160 and 160A to establish the applicant’s legal authority to enter into the loan transaction. Title: ‘‘Compensation Agreement; Resolution of Board of Directors, and Certificate as to Partners’’. Description of Respondents: 7(A) Participants. Form Numbers: 159(7a), 159(504), 159D, 160, 160A. Annual Responses: 27,753. Annual Burden: 2,558. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This collection is used to obtain immediate repayment or arrive at a satisfactory arrangement for future repayment of debts to the Government. Title: ‘‘Statement of Debtor’’. Description of Respondents: SBA Borrowers of guarantor’s who request compromise. Form Number: 770. E:\FR\FM\08APN1.SGM 08APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19129-19130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under 
Executive Order 12372

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under 
Executive Order 12372.

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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is notifying the 
public that it intends to grant the pending applications of 22 existing 
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for refunding on October 1, 
2008, subject to the availability of funds. Nine states do not 
participate in the EO 12372 process; therefore, their addresses are not 
included. A short description of the SBDC program follows in the 
supplementary information below.
    The SBA is publishing this notice at least 90 days before the 
expected refunding date. The SBDCs and their mailing addresses are 
listed below in the address section. A copy of this notice also is 
being furnished to the respective State single points of contact 
designated under the Executive Order. Each SBDC application must be 
consistent with any area-wide small business assistance plan adopted by 
a State-authorized agency.

DATES: A State single point of contact and other interested State or 
local entities may submit written comments regarding an SBDC refunding 
within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice to the SBDC.

ADDRESSES:

Addresses of Relevant SBDC State Directors

    Mr. Al Salgado, Regional Director, Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, 
501 West Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207, (210) 458-2450.
    Mr. Clinton Tymes, State Director, University of Delaware, One 
Innovation Way, Suite 301, Newark, DE 19711, (302) 831-2747.
    Ms. M.E. Gamble, State Director, West Virginia Development Office, 
Capitol Complex, Building 6, Room 652, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 558-
2960.

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    Ms. Carmen Marti, SBDC Director, Inter American University of 
Puerto Rico, Ponce de Leon Avenue, 416, Edificio Union Plaza, 
Seventh Floor, Hato Rey, PR 00918, (787) 763-6811.
    Mr. Michael Young, Regional Director, University of Houston, 2302 
Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002, (713) 752-8425.
    Ms. Liz Klimback, Region Director, Dallas Community College, 1402 
Corinth Street, Dallas, TX 75212, (214) 860-5835.
    Mr. Craig Bean, Region Director, Texas Tech University, 2579 South 
Loop 289, Suite 114, Lubbock, TX 79423-1637, (806) 745-3973.
    Ms. Becky Naugle, State Director, University of Kentucky, 225 
Gatton College of Business Economics, Lexington, KY 40506-0034, (859) 
257-7668.
    Ms. Rene Sprow, State Director, Univ. of Maryland @ College Park, 
7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 401, Baltimore, MD 20742-1815, (301) 403-
8300.
    Ms. Leonor Dottin, SBDC Director, University of the Virgin Islands, 
8000 Nisky Center, Suite 720, St. Thomas, USVI 00802-5804, (340) 776-
3206.
    Mr. Max Summers, State Director, University of Missouri, 1205 
University Avenue, Suite 300, Columbia, MO 65211, (573) 882-1348.
    Ms. Lenae Quillen-Blume, State Director, Vermont Technical College, 
P.O. Box 188, Randolph Center, VT 05061-0188, (802) 728-9101.
    Mr. Jim Heckman, State Director, Iowa State University, 340 Gerdin 
Business Building, Ames, IA 50011-1350, (515) 294-2037.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Antonio Doss, Associate Administrator 
for SBDCs, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., 
Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20416.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Description of the SBDC Program

    A partnership exists between SBA and an SBDC. SBDCs offer training, 
counseling and other business development assistance to small 
businesses. Each SBDC provides services under a negotiated Cooperative 
Agreement with SBA, the general management and oversight of SBA, and a 
state plan initially approved by the Governor. Non-Federal funds must 
match Federal funds. An SBDC must operate according to law, the 
Cooperative Agreement, SBA's regulations, the annual Program 
Announcement, and program guidance.

Program Objectives

    The SBDC program uses Federal funds to leverage the resources of 
states, academic institutions and the private sector to:
    (a) Strengthen the small business community;
    (b) Increase economic growth;
    (c) Assist more small businesses; and
    (d) Broaden the delivery system to more small businesses.

SBDC Program Organization

    The lead SBDC operates a statewide or regional network of SBDC 
service centers. An SBDC must have a full-time Director. SBDCs must use 
at least 80 percent of the Federal funds to provide services to small 
businesses. SBDCs use volunteers and other low cost resources as much 
as possible.

SBDC Services

    An SBDC must have a full range of business development and 
technical assistance services in its area of operations, depending upon 
local needs, SBA priorities and SBDC program objectives. Services 
include training and counseling to existing and prospective small 
business owners in management, marketing, finance, operations, 
planning, taxes, and any other general or technical area of assistance 
that supports small business growth.
    The SBA district office and the SBDC must agree upon the specific 
mix of services. They should give particular attention to SBA's 
priority and special emphasis groups, including veterans, women, 
exporters, the disabled, and minorities.

SBDC Program Requirements

    An SBDC must meet programmatic and financial requirements imposed 
by statute, regulations or its Cooperative Agreement. The SBDC must:
    (a) Locate service centers so that they are as accessible as 
possible to small businesses;
    (b) Open all service centers at least 40 hours per week, or during 
the normal business hours of its state or academic Host Organization, 
throughout the year;
    (c) Develop working relationships with financial institutions, the 
investment community, professional associations, private consultants 
and small business groups; and
    (d) Maintain lists of private consultants at each service center.

    Dated: April 2, 2008.
Antonio Doss,
Associate Administrator for Small Business Development Centers.
[FR Doc. E8-7263 Filed 4-7-08; 8:45 am]
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