Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings, 25784 [E8-10037]

Download as PDF 25784 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 89 / Wednesday, May 7, 2008 / Notices Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering (25104). Date/Time: June 9, 2008; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 375, Arlington, VA. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Eduardo Feller, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230 (703) 292–8710. If you are attending the meeting and need access to the NSF, please contact the individual listed above so you name may be added to the building access list. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice concerning issues related to the international science and engineering programs and initiatives of the NSF. Agenda: Update on Program and Staff Activities. Discussion of Proposed International Policies and Practices and Draft Strategic Plan. NSB Report on International Science and Engineering Partnerships. Update on Developing Countries Initiatives. Committee of Visitors Report. Partnerships for International Research and Education. the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the agenda and merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. These closed proposal review meetings will no longer be announced on an individual basis in the Federal Register. NSF intends to publish a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing of the closed proposal review meetings that include the names of the proposal review panel and the time, date, place, and any information on changes, corrections, or cancellations, please visit the NSF Web site: https://www.nsf.gov/ events/advisory.jsp. This information may also be requested by telephoning 703/292–8182. Dated: May 2, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–10037 Filed 5–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Dated: May 2, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–10036 Filed 5–6–08; 8:45 am] Upon written request, copies available from: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings Extension: Rule 17a–2; OMB Control No. 3235–0201; SEC File No. 270–189. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. The majority of these meetings will take place at NSF, 4201 Wilson, Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230. These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with 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 approval of extension of the existing collection of information provided for in the following rule: Rule 17a–2 (17 CFR 240.17a–2). Rule 17a–2 requires underwriters to maintain information regarding stabilizing activities conducted in accordance with Rule 104. The collections of information under Regulation M and Rule 17a–2 are necessary for covered persons to obtain certain benefits or to comply with certain requirements. The collections of information are necessary to provide the Commission with information regarding syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids. The Commission may review this information during periodic examinations or with respect to VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:00 May 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 investigations. Except for the information required to be kept under Rule 104(i) (17 CFR 242.104(i)) and Rule 17a–2(c), none of the information required to be collected or disclosed for PRA purposes will be kept confidential. The recordkeeping requirement of Rule 17a–2 requires the information be maintained in a separate file, or in a separately retrievable format, for a period of three years, the first two years in an easily accessible place, consistent with the requirements of Exchange Act Rule 17a–4(f) (17 CFR 240.17a–4(f)). There are approximately 795 respondents per year that require an aggregate total of 3975 hours to comply with this rule. Each respondent makes an estimated 1 annual response. Each response takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Thus, the total compliance burden per year is 3975 burden hours. 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: April 30, 2008. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10041 Filed 5–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P 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 17a–6; SEC File No. 270–506; OMB Control No. 3235–0564. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501) the Securities and E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-10037]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings

    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces its 
intent to hold proposal review meetings throughout the year. The 
purpose of these meetings is to provide advice and recommendations 
concerning proposals submitted to the NSF for financial support. The 
agenda for each of these meetings is to review and evaluate proposals 
as part of the selection process for awards. The review and evaluation 
may also include assessment of the progress of awarded proposals. The 
majority of these meetings will take place at NSF, 4201 Wilson, Blvd., 
Arlington, Virginia 22230.
    These meetings will be closed to the public. The proposals being 
reviewed include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, 
including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and 
personal information concerning individuals associated with the 
proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) 
of the Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF will continue to review the 
agenda and merits of each meeting for overall compliance of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act.
    These closed proposal review meetings will no longer be announced 
on an individual basis in the Federal Register. NSF intends to publish 
a notice similar to this on a quarterly basis. For an advance listing 
of the closed proposal review meetings that include the names of the 
proposal review panel and the time, date, place, and any information on 
changes, corrections, or cancellations, please visit the NSF Web site: 
https://www.nsf.gov/events/advisory.jsp. This information may also be 
requested by telephoning 703/292-8182.

    Dated: May 2, 2008.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-10037 Filed 5-6-08; 8:45 am]
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