Proposed Collection; Comment Request:, 5950-5951 [E9-2228]

Download as PDF 5950 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 3, 2009 / Notices financial status of grant funds. The Federal awarding agencies use information reported on this form for the award and general management of Federal assistance program awards. OMB Control No.: 0348–0003. Title: Federal Cash Transactions Report and Continuation Sheet. Form Nos.: SF–272 and SF–272A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: States, Local Governments, Universities, Non-Profit Organizations. Number of Responses: 100,000. Estimated Time per Response: 60 minutes. Needs and Uses: The SF–272 and SF– 272A are used by federal grant recipients to report cash transactions using grant funds. The Federal awarding agencies use information reported on this form for the award and general management of Federal assistance program awards. 2. Remarks of the Chairman of the Board. 3. Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO. 4. Committee Reports. 5. Quarterly Report on Service Performance. 6. Financial Update. 7. Tentative Agenda for the March 31– April 1, 2009, meeting in Washington, D.C. 8. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie S. Moore, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20260–1000. Telephone (202) 268–4800. Office of Management and Budget. Carrie Hug, Chief, Financial Standards and Grants Branch, Office of Federal Financial Management. [FR Doc. E9–2247 Filed 2–2–09; 8:45 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Julie S. Moore, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2268 Filed 1–29–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. BILLING CODE 3110–01–P POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sunshine Act Meeting Extension: Regulation D and Form D; OMB Control No. 3235–0076; SEC File No. 270–72. Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Washington, DC, at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., in the Benjamin Franklin Room. STATUS: February 3 at 10 a.m.—Closed; February 4 at 8 a.m.—Closed; February 4 at 10:30 a.m.—Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Tuesday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m. (Closed): 1. Strategic Issues. 2. Pricing. 3. Financial Matters. 4. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues. 5. Governors’ Executive Session— Discussion of prior agenda items and Board Governance. Wednesday, February 4 at 8 a.m. (Closed): 1. Continuation of Tuesday’s closed session agenda. Wednesday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. (Open): 1. Minutes of the Previous Meetings, November 12–13, December 2, 2008; and January 22, 2009. 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. Regulation D (17 CFR 230.501 et seq.) sets forth rules governing the limited offer and sale of securities without Securities Act registration. The purpose of Form D (17 CFR 239.500) is to collect empirical data, which provides a continuing basis for action by the Commission either in terms of amending existing rules and regulations or proposing new ones. In addition, the Form D allows the Commission to elicit information necessary in assessing the effectiveness of Regulation D (17 CFR 230.501 et seq.) and Section 4(6) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77d(6)) as capital-raising devices for all businesses. Approximately 25,000 issuers file Form D and it takes approximately 4 hours per response. We yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES DATE AND TIME: VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:52 Feb 02, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 estimate that 25% of 4 hours per response (1 hour per response) is prepared by the issuer for an annual reporting burden 25,000 hours (1 hour per response × 25,000 responses). The remaining 75% of the burden is prepared by outside counsel. 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 Charles Boucher, Director/CIO, 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. January 26, 2009. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2227 Filed 2–2–09; 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; Extension: Regulation FD; OMB Control No. 3235– 0536; SEC File No. 270–475. 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 Budget for extension and approval. Regulation FD (17 CFR 243.100 et seq.)—Other Disclosure Materials requires public disclosure of material E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 3, 2009 / Notices yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES information from issuers of publicly traded securities so that investors have current information upon which to base investment decisions. The purpose of the regulation is to require: (1) An issuer that intentionally discloses material information, to do so through public disclosure, not selective disclosure; and (2) an issuer that learns that it has made a non-intentional material selective disclosure, issuer to make prompt public disclosure of that information. Regulation FD was adopted due to a concern that the practice of selective disclosure leads to a loss of investor confidence in the integrity of our capital markets. We estimate that approximately 13,000 issuers make Regulation FD disclosures approximately five times a year for a total of 58,000 submissions annually, not including an estimated 7,000 issuers who file Form 8–K to comply with Regulation FD. We estimate that it takes 5 hours per response (58,000 responses × 5 hours) for a total burden of 290,000 hours annually. In addition, we estimate that 25% of the 5 hours per response (1.25 hours) is prepared by the filer for an annual reporting burden of 72,500 hours (1.25 hours per response × 58,000 responses). 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 has 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 Charles Boucher, Director/CIO, 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. January 26, 2009. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2228 Filed 2–2–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:52 Feb 02, 2009 Jkt 217001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–59312; File No. SR–BATS– 2009–005] Self-Regulatory Organizations; BATS Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Related to Fees for Use of BATS Exchange, Inc. January 28, 2009. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on January 23, 2009, BATS Exchange, Inc. (‘‘BATS’’ or the ‘‘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 prepared by the Exchange. BATS has designated the proposed rule change as one establishing or changing a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) thereunder,4 which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to modify its fee schedule applicable to use of the Exchange effective January 23, 2009, in order to implement new pricing for Destination Specific Orders 5 routed away from the Exchange to the NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (‘‘NASDAQ BX’’). The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange’s Web site at https://www.batstrading.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, 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 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 5 As defined in BATS Rule 11.9(c)(10). 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5951 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 parts of such statements. (A) Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to modify its fee schedule applicable to use of the Exchange effective January 23, 2009, in order to implement new pricing for Destination Specific Orders routed away from the Exchange to NASDAQ BX. The Exchange proposes to charge the same price for such Destination Specific Orders as it charges for Destination Specific Orders routed to NASDAQ Stock Market, the International Securities Exchange, and the National Securities Exchange. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder that are applicable to a national securities exchange, and, in particular, with the requirements of Section 6 of the Act.6 Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,7 in that it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among members and other persons using any facility or system which the Exchange operates or controls. The Exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market in which market participants can readily direct order flow to competing venues if they deem fee levels at a particular venue to be excessive. The Exchange believes that its fees and credits are competitive with those charged by other venues, and notes that the charge for Destination Specific Orders routed to NASDAQ BX is consistent with the fees the Exchange charges for certain other Destination Specific Orders. Finally, the Exchange believes that the proposed rate for orders routed to NASDAQ BX is equitable in that it applies uniformly to all Members of the Exchange. (B) Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change imposes any burden on competition. 6 15 7 15 E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM U.S.C. 78f. U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). 03FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 3, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5950-5951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2228]


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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;

Extension:
    Regulation FD; OMB Control No. 3235-0536; SEC File No. 270-475.

    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 Budget 
for extension and approval.
    Regulation FD (17 CFR 243.100 et seq.)--Other Disclosure Materials 
requires public disclosure of material

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information from issuers of publicly traded securities so that 
investors have current information upon which to base investment 
decisions. The purpose of the regulation is to require: (1) An issuer 
that intentionally discloses material information, to do so through 
public disclosure, not selective disclosure; and (2) an issuer that 
learns that it has made a non-intentional material selective 
disclosure, issuer to make prompt public disclosure of that 
information. Regulation FD was adopted due to a concern that the 
practice of selective disclosure leads to a loss of investor confidence 
in the integrity of our capital markets. We estimate that approximately 
13,000 issuers make Regulation FD disclosures approximately five times 
a year for a total of 58,000 submissions annually, not including an 
estimated 7,000 issuers who file Form 8-K to comply with Regulation FD. 
We estimate that it takes 5 hours per response (58,000 responses x 5 
hours) for a total burden of 290,000 hours annually. In addition, we 
estimate that 25% of the 5 hours per response (1.25 hours) is prepared 
by the filer for an annual reporting burden of 72,500 hours (1.25 hours 
per response x 58,000 responses).
    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 has 
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 Charles Boucher, Director/
CIO, 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.

    January 26, 2009.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-2228 Filed 2-2-09; 8:45 am]
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