Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 7939-7940 [E9-3577]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 202–789–6820 and stephen.sharfman@prc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 10, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice with the Commission concerning changes in rates of general applicability for competitive products.1 The Filing also includes related mail classification changes. As required by the Commission’s rules, 39 CFR 3015.2(b), the Filing includes an explanation and justification for the changes, the effective date, and a schedule of the changed rates. The price changes are scheduled to become effective May 11, 2009. Attached to the Filing is the Governors’ Decision evaluating the new prices and classification changes in accordance with 39 U.S.C. 3632–33 and 39 CFR 3015.2. The Governors’ Decision includes two Attachments. Attachment A provides an analysis of the competitive products’ price and classification changes intended to demonstrate that the changes comply with section 3633(a) of title 39 and the Commission’s rules.2 39 CFR 3015.7(c). Attachment B to the Governors’ Decision sets forth the price changes and related product description changes to be incorporated into the draft Mail Classification Schedule. Selected highlights of the price and classification changes follow. Parcel Select. Overall, Parcel Select product prices increase by approximately 0.5 of 1 percent. There are three categories within Parcel Select not included in the January 2009 competitive products’ price increase for shipping services: Origin Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Presort, and Barcoded Inter-BMC and Intra-BMC which have pricing categories based on market dominant Single-Piece Parcel Post prices. The price changes in these categories will be concurrent with the market dominant price changes also effective on May 11, 2009. The price charts within the two presorted categories have minor changes to 1 See Notice of the United States Postal Service of Changes in Rates of General Applicability for Competitive Products Established in Governors’ Decision No. 09–01, February 10, 2009 (Filing). The Filing is available on the Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov, under Daily Listings for February 10, 2009. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3632(b)(2), the Postal Service is obligated to publish the Governors’ Decision and record of proceedings in the Federal Register at least 30 days before the effective date of the new rates or classes. 2 Page 3 of Attachment A to the Governors’ Decision was filed publicly in redacted form. The unredacted version of page 3 was filed under seal in the nonpublic annex. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 demonstrate the discount for barcoding. The nonpresort categories Barcoded Inter-BMC and Intra-BMC are now one category Barcoded Nonpresort. Premium Forwarding Service. Premium Forwarding Service prices will increase by 20.2 percent overall. The Premium Forwarding Service enrollment price will increase from $10.00 to $15.00, and the weekly reshipment price will increase from $11.95 to $13.95. International Priority Airmail (IPA) and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL). Noncontractual International Priority Mail will have a price increase of 20.8 percent and noncontractual International Surface Air Lift will increase by 2.4 percent. The noncontractual pricing is being changed to align it with First-Class Mail International letter prices that will change in May 2009. Structural changes are also being made, including adding new country-specific price groups; and pricing will be distinguished by presort level (Direct Country, Mixed Country, and Worldwide Non-presort). Additionally, Worldwide Non-presort, previously applicable only to IPA, will also be applicable to ISAL. Also, mixed country sacks will only be applicable to dropshipped items, and the minimum volume per mailing for IPA is raised to 50 pounds. The noncontractual price increases will result in increases in the rates charged to customers that have executed customized agreements with the Postal Service. International Ancillary Services. Prices for International Ancillary Services will increase on average by 6.1 percent. Prices for International Certificate of Mailing increase 6.7 percent, for International Registered Mail 6.5 percent, for International Restricted Delivery 4.7 percent, and for International Return Receipt 4.5 percent. Details of these changes may be found in Attachment B to the Filing. The establishment of rates of general applicability for competitive products and the associated mail classification changes effect a change in the Mail Classification Schedule. As such, pursuant to subpart E of part 3020 of its rules, 39 CFR 3020.90 et seq. , the Commission provides notice of the Postal Service’s Filing. Interested persons may express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015 and 39 CFR 3020 subpart B. Comments are due no later than February 24, 2009. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth E. Richardson is appointed to serve as PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7939 officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in the above-captioned docket. It is Ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–23 to provide interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642 and 39 CFR part 3015 and 39 CFR 3020 subpart B. 2. Comments on the Filing are due no later than February 24, 2009. 3. The Commission appoints Kenneth E. Richardson as Public Representative to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Steven W. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–3595 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–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: Rule 15g–3; OMB Control No. 3235–0392; SEC File No. 270–346. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) that the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the existing collection of information provided for in the following rule: Rule 15g–3—Broker or dealer disclosure of quotations and other information relating to the penny stock market (17 CFR 240.15g–3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Rule 15g–3 requires that brokers and dealers disclose to customers current quotation prices or similar market information in connection with transactions in penny stocks. The purpose of the rule is to increase the level of disclosure to investors concerning penny stocks generally and specific penny stock transactions. E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1 7940 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Notices The Commission estimates that approximately 240 broker-dealers will spend an average of 100 hours annually to comply with the rule. Thus, the total compliance burden is estimated to be approximately 24,000 burden-hours per year. 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 shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 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. Comments should be directed to: Charles Boucher, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice. Dated: February 13, 2009. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–3577 Filed 2–19–09; 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: Rule 15g–4; OMB Control No. 3235–0393; SEC File No. 270–347. 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 existing collection of information provided for in the following rule: Rule 15g–4—Disclosure of compensation to brokers or dealers (17 CRF 240.15g–4) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). The VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:55 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Rule 15g–4 requires brokers and dealers effecting transactions in penny stocks for or with customers to disclose the amount of compensation received by the broker-dealer in connection with the transaction. The purpose of the rule is to increase the level of disclosure to investors concerning penny stocks generally and specific penny stock transactions. The Commission estimates that approximately 240 broker-dealers will spend an average of 100 hours annually to comply with the rule. Thus, the total compliance burden is approximately 24,000 burden-hours per year. 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 shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 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. Comments should be directed to: Charles Boucher, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice. Dated: February 13, 2009. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–3578 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Rule 15g–5; OMB Control No. 3235–0394; SEC File No. 270–348. 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 existing collection of information provided for in the following rule: Rule 15g–5—Disclosure of compensation to associated persons in connection with penny stock transactions (17 CFR 240.15g–5) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Rule 15g–5 requires brokers and dealers to disclose to customers the amount of compensation to be received by their sales agents in connection with penny stock transactions. The purpose of the rule is to increase the level of disclosure to investors concerning penny stocks generally and specific penny stock transactions. The Commission estimates that approximately 240 broker-dealers will spend an average of 100 hours annually to comply with the rule. Thus, the total compliance burden is approximately 24,000 burdenhours per year. 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. Comments should be directed to: Charles Boucher, 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. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice. Dated: February 13, 2009. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–3579 Filed 2–19–09; 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: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 33 (Friday, February 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7939-7940]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3577]


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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:
    Rule 15g-3; OMB Control No. 3235-0392; SEC File No. 270-346.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) that the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the existing 
collection of information provided for in the following rule: Rule 15g-
3--Broker or dealer disclosure of quotations and other information 
relating to the penny stock market (17 CFR 240.15g-3) under the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). The Commission 
plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office 
of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    Rule 15g-3 requires that brokers and dealers disclose to customers 
current quotation prices or similar market information in connection 
with transactions in penny stocks. The purpose of the rule is to 
increase the level of disclosure to investors concerning penny stocks 
generally and specific penny stock transactions.

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    The Commission estimates that approximately 240 broker-dealers will 
spend an average of 100 hours annually to comply with the rule. Thus, 
the total compliance burden is estimated to be approximately 24,000 
burden-hours per year.
    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 shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
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.
    Comments should be directed to: Charles Boucher, 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. Comments must be submitted within 
60 days of this notice.

    Dated: February 13, 2009.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E9-3577 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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