Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 34965-34966 [E8-13901]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 119 / Thursday, June 19, 2008 / Notices Regulatory guides are not copyrighted, and NRC approval is not required to reproduce them. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 13th day of June, 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Stephen C. O’Connor, Acting Chief, Regulatory Guide Development Branch, Division of Engineering, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. [FR Doc. E8–13868 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Proposed Collection; Comment Request for a Revised Information Collection: Mail Reinterview Form (INV10)—Previously the Ofi 10, OMB No. 3206–0106 U.S. Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for clearance of a revised information collection. OPM sends the INV 10 questionnaire to a random sampling of record and personal sources contacted during background investigations when investigators have performed fieldwork. The INV 10 is used as a quality control instrument designed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the investigative product, as it inquires of the sources about the investigative procedure employed by the investigator, the investigator’s professionalism, and the information discussed and reported. In addition to the pre-formatted response options, OPM invites the recipients to respond with any other relevant comments or suggestions. A postage-paid envelope is provided with the INV 10. Comments are particularly invited on: • Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Office of Personnel Management and its Center for Federal Investigative Services, which administers its background investigations; • Whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; • Ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are asked to VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:00 Jun 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 respond, through the use of the appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and, • Whether the reinterview questionnaire addresses all of the questions relevant to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the investigative product. It is estimated that 9,600 INV 10 forms are sent to individual sources annually. Of those, it is estimated that 5,600 individuals will respond. Each form takes approximately 6 minutes to complete. The estimated annual burden is 560 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on (202) 606– 8358, Fax (202) 418–3251 or e-mail to mbtoomey@opm.gov. Please be sure to include a mailing address with your request. DATES: Comments on this proposal should be received within 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to: Kathy Dillaman, Associate Director, Federal Investigative Services Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 5416, Washington, DC 20415. For Information Regarding Administrative Coordination—Contact: Mary-Kay Brewer, Program Analyst, Operational Policy Group, Federal Investigative Services Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, (202) 606–1835. U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Howard Weizmann, Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8–13846 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–38–P RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Proposed Collection; Comment Request Summary: In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB’s estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34965 ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Title and purpose of information collection: Medicare; OMB 3220–0082. Under Section 7(d) of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers the Medicare program for persons covered by the railroad retirement system. The RRB uses Form AA–6, Employee Application for Medicare; Form AA–7, Spouse/Divorced Spouse Application For Medicare; and Form AA–8, Widow/ Widower Application for Medicare; to obtain the information needed to determine whether individuals who have not yet filed for benefits under the RRA are qualified for Medicare payments provided under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Further, in order for the RRB to determine if a qualified railroad retirement beneficiary who is claiming supplementary medical insurance coverage under Medicare is entitled to a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) and/ or premium surcharge relief because of coverage under an Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP), it needs to obtain information regarding the claimant’s EGHP coverage, if any. The RRB uses Form RL–311–F, Evidence of Coverage Under An Employer Group Health Plan, to obtain the basic information needed by the RRB to establish EGHP coverage for a qualified railroad retirement beneficiary. Completion of the forms is required to obtain a benefit. One response is requested of each respondent. The RRB proposes no changes to Forms AA–6, AA–7 and AA–8. The RRB proposes revision of Form RL–311–F to add a new item which asks if the employee is still working. This information is being added to clarify the employment status of the employee and is needed to determine the Special Enrollment Period. The RRB estimates that 180 Form AA–6’s, 50 Form AA–7’s, 10 Form AA–8’s, and 800 RL–311–F’s are completed annually. The completion time for Forms AA–6, AA–7 and AA–8 is estimated at 8 minutes. The completion time for Form RL–311–F is estimated at 10 minutes. Additional Information or Comments: To request more information or to obtain a copy of the information collection justification, forms, and/or supporting material, please call the RRB Clearance Officer at (312) 751–3363 or send an e-mail request to Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Ronald J. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 34966 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 119 / Thursday, June 19, 2008 / Notices Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611–2092 or send an e-mail to Ronald.Hodapp@RRB.GOV. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Charles Mierzwa, Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–13901 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7905–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–57959; File No. SR–DTC– 2006–16] Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing of Amended Proposed Rule Change Amending FAST and DRS Limited Participant Requirements for Transfer Agents June 12, 2008. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’ or ‘‘Exchange Act’’),1 notice is hereby given that on October 12, 2006, The Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) and on March 29, 2007, and May 3, 2007, amended proposed rule change No. SR– DTC–2006–16. On May 25, 2007, the Commission published notice of the proposed rule change as amended by Amendment 1 and Amendment 2.2 On December 31, 2007, DTC filed a third amendment to proposed rule change. On February 20, 2008, the Commission published notice of the proposed rule change as amended by Amendment 3.3 The Commission received 27 comment letters to the proposed rule change as amended by Amendments 1 and 2 and 10 comment letters on Amendment 3.4 On May 31, 2008, DTC filed Amendment 4. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments from interested parties on the proposed rule change as amended by Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 and as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by the DTC.5 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). Exchange Act Release No. 55816 (May 25, 2007), 72 FR 30648 (June 1, 2007) [File No. SR– DTC–2006–16]. 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57362 (February 20, 2008), 73 FR 10849 (February 28, 2008) [File No. SR–DTC–2006–16]. 4 The comment letters can be found at https:// www.sec.gov/comments/sr-dtc-2006–16/ dtc200616.shtml. 5 The exact text of the DTC’s proposed rule change can be found at www.dtc.org/impNtc/mor/ index.html#2006. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 2 Securities VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:00 Jun 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change DTC proposes to amend its rules to update, standardize, and restate the requirements for the Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program (‘‘FAST’’), to delineate the responsibilities of DTC and the transfer agents with respect to the securities held by transfer agents as part of the FAST program, and to restate the requirements for transfer agents participating in the Direct Registration System (‘‘DRS’’). Specifically, in this fourth amendment to SR–DTC–2006–16, DTC proposes to amend FAST Agent No. 1 requirement and FAST Agent No. 9 requirement. 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 DTC 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. DTC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A), (B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of these statements.6 A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change Prior to the establishment of the FAST program, transfers of securities to or from DTC occurred by sending securities back and forth between DTC and transfer agents. In the case of securities being deposited with DTC, DTC sent the certificates to the transfer agent for registration into the name of DTC’s nominee, Cede & Co., and the transfer agent returned the reregistered certificates to DTC. In the case of securities being withdrawn from DTC, DTC sent the certificates registered in the name of Cede & Co. to the transfer agent for reregistration into the name designated by the withdrawing DTC participant, and the transfer agent returned the reregistered security to DTC for delivery to the withdrawing participant. This process exposed securities to risk of loss during transit between DTC and transfer agents and resulted in the expense of making physical deliveries of securities. Under the FAST program, transfer agents hold FAST-eligible securities registered in the name of Cede & Co. in 6 The Commission has modified portions of the text of the summaries prepared by the DTC. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the form of balance certificates. As additional securities are deposited or withdrawn from DTC, transfer agents adjust the denomination of the balance certificates as appropriate and electronically confirm theses changes with DTC. Such ‘‘FAST agents’’ are holding in custody those securities that would otherwise be held at DTC for the benefit of DTC’s participants. As such, the FAST program reduces the movement of certificates between DTC and the transfer agents and therefore reduces the costs and risks associated with the creation, movement, and storing of certificates to DTC, DTC participants, issuers, and transfer agents.7 The FAST program has grown substantially since first being introduced in 1975.8 Recent changes in the rules of the major securities exchanges are expected to further accelerate this growth.9 Those exchange rules require as a listing prerequisite that issues be eligible for processing through DRS. Since becoming a FAST agent is a criterion for a transfer agent’s eligibility for participation in DRS, DTC anticipates significant growth in the FAST program. DRS allows an investor to hold a security as the registered owner in electronic form on the books of the transfer agent rather than holding through the use of a certificate or holding indirectly through a financial intermediary (e.g., a broker-dealer) that holds the security in ‘‘street name.’’ DRS also allows for the transfer of a DRS position from the books of the transfer agent to a DTC broker-dealer participant through the facilities of DTC using FAST.10 7 For a description of DTC’s current rules relating to FAST, see Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 13342 (March 8, 1977) [File No. SR–DTC–76–3]; 14997 (July 26, 1978) [File No. SR–DTC–78–11]; 21401 (October 16, 1984) [File No. SR–DTC–84–8]; 31941 (March 3, 1993) [SR–DTC–92–15]; and 46956 (December 6, 2002) [File No. SR–DTC–2002–15]. 8 DTC introduced the FAST program in 1975 with 400 issues and 10 agents. Currently, there are over 930,000 issues and approximately 90 agents in FAST. 9 Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 54289 (August 8, 2006), 71 FR 47278 (August 16, 2006) [File No. SR–NYSE–2006–29]; 54290 (August 8, 2006), 71 FR 47262 (August 16, 2006) [File No. SR– Amex–2006–40]; 54288 (August 8, 2006), 71 FR 47276 (August 16, 2006) [File No. SR–NASDAQ– 2006–08]; 54410 (September 7, 2006), 71 FR 54316 (September 14, 2006) [File No. SR–NYSE Arca– 2006–31]; 55482 (March 15, 2007), 72 FR 13547 (March 22, 2007) [File No. SR–Phlx–2006–69]; 55481 (March 15, 2007), 72 FR 13546 (March 22, 2007) [File No. SR–CHX–2006–33]; and 55480 (March 15, 2007), 72 FR 13544 (March 22, 2007) [File No. SR–BSE–2006–46]. 10 For a description of DTC’s rules relating to DRS, see Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 37931 (November 7, 1996) [File No. SR–DTC–96– 15]; 41862 (September 10, 1999) [File No. SR–DTC– E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 119 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34965-34966]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13901]


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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Summary: In accordance with the requirement of Section 
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides 
opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the 
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of 
proposed data collections.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information 
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; 
(b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection 
of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize 
the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Title and purpose of information collection: Medicare; OMB 3220-
0082.
    Under Section 7(d) of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), the 
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers the Medicare program for 
persons covered by the railroad retirement system. The RRB uses Form 
AA-6, Employee Application for Medicare; Form AA-7, Spouse/Divorced 
Spouse Application For Medicare; and Form AA-8, Widow/Widower 
Application for Medicare; to obtain the information needed to determine 
whether individuals who have not yet filed for benefits under the RRA 
are qualified for Medicare payments provided under Title XVIII of the 
Social Security Act.
    Further, in order for the RRB to determine if a qualified railroad 
retirement beneficiary who is claiming supplementary medical insurance 
coverage under Medicare is entitled to a Special Enrollment Period 
(SEP) and/or premium surcharge relief because of coverage under an 
Employer Group Health Plan (EGHP), it needs to obtain information 
regarding the claimant's EGHP coverage, if any. The RRB uses Form RL-
311-F, Evidence of Coverage Under An Employer Group Health Plan, to 
obtain the basic information needed by the RRB to establish EGHP 
coverage for a qualified railroad retirement beneficiary. Completion of 
the forms is required to obtain a benefit. One response is requested of 
each respondent.
    The RRB proposes no changes to Forms AA-6, AA-7 and AA-8. The RRB 
proposes revision of Form RL-311-F to add a new item which asks if the 
employee is still working. This information is being added to clarify 
the employment status of the employee and is needed to determine the 
Special Enrollment Period. The RRB estimates that 180 Form AA-6's, 50 
Form AA-7's, 10 Form AA-8's, and 800 RL-311-F's are completed annually. 
The completion time for Forms AA-6, AA-7 and AA-8 is estimated at 8 
minutes. The completion time for Form RL-311-F is estimated at 10 
minutes.
    Additional Information or Comments: To request more information or 
to obtain a copy of the information collection justification, forms, 
and/or supporting material, please call the RRB Clearance Officer at 
(312) 751-3363 or send an e-mail request to Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV. 
Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to 
Ronald J.

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Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, 
Illinois 60611-2092 or send an e-mail to Ronald.Hodapp@RRB.GOV. Written 
comments should be received within 60 days of this notice.

Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-13901 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am]
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