Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request, 19241-19242 [E9-9554]

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E9–9751 Filed 4–24–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P 9:30 a.m. Briefing on New Reactor Issues— Component Fabrication and Oversight—Part 1 (Public Meeting). 1:30 p.m. Briefing on New Reactor Issues— Component Fabrication and Oversight—Part 2 (Public Meeting) (Contact for both parts: Roger Rihm, 301–415–7807). Both parts of this meeting will be Webcast live at the Web address— https://www.nrc.gov. PO 00000 19241 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Interagency Statement on Sound Practices Concerning Elevated Risk Complex Structured Finance Activities, OMB Control No. 3235–0622, SEC File No. 270–560. 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 proposed Interagency Statement on Sound Practices Concerning Elevated Risk Complex Structured Finance Activities (‘‘Statement’’) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (‘‘Exchange Act’’) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b et seq.) (‘‘Advisers Act’’). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. The Statement was issued by the Commission, together with the Office of E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 19242 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 80 / Tuesday, April 28, 2009 / Notices erowe on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of Thrift Supervision (together, the ‘‘Agencies’’), in May 2006. The Statement describes the types of internal controls and risk management procedures that the Agencies believe are particularly effective in assisting financial institutions to identify and address the reputational, legal, and other risks associated with elevated risk complex structured finance transactions. The primary purpose of the Statement is to ensure that these transactions receive enhanced scrutiny by the institution and to ensure that the institution does not participate in illegal or inappropriate transactions. The Commission estimates that approximately 5 registered brokerdealers or investment advisers will spend an average of approximately 25 hours per year complying with the Statement. Thus, the total compliance burden is estimated to be approximately 125 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 Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s estimates 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, VA 22312 or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: April 20, 2009. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–9554 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:33 Apr 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 28700; File No. 813–00274] William Blair & Company, L.L.C. and Wilblairco II, L.L.C.; Notice of Application April 22, 2009. AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of application for an order under sections 6(b) and 6(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ‘‘Act’’) granting an exemption from all provisions of the Act, except section 9 and sections 36 through 53 of the Act and the rules and regulations under those sections. With respect to sections 17 and 30 of the Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder, and rule 38a–1 under the Act, the exemption is limited as set forth in the application. SUMMARY OF APPLICATION: Applicants request an order to exempt certain limited partnerships and other investment vehicles formed for the benefit of eligible employees of William Blair & Company, L.L.C. (‘‘Blair’’) and its affiliates from certain provisions of the Act. Each limited partnership or other investment vehicle will be an ‘‘employees’ securities company’’ within the meaning of section 2(a)(13) of the Act. APPLICANTS: Blair and Wilblairco II, L.L.C. (the ‘‘Initial Company’’). FILING DATES: The application was filed on June 8, 2000, and amended on March 11, 2004, May 15, 2007, January 25, 2008, May 27, 2008 and April 10, 2009. HEARING OR NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission’s Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on May 19, 2009, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission’s Secretary. ADDRESSES: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549– 1090; Applicants, 222 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura J. Riegel, Senior Counsel, at (202) 551–6873, or Julia Kim Gilmer, Branch Chief, at (202) 551–6821 (Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or an applicant using the Company name box, at https:// www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or by calling (202) 551–8090. Applicants’ Representations 1. Blair, a Delaware limited liability company, is an investment firm that offers investment banking, equity research, institutional banking, institutional and private brokerage, asset management and private capital to various clients. Blair and its ‘‘affiliates,’’ as defined in rule 12b–2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’), are referred to collectively as ‘‘WB Group’’ and individually as a ‘‘WB Entity.’’ 2. The Initial Company is a Delaware limited liability company. Blair may form in the future other investment vehicles identical in all material respects to the Initial Fund (other than specific investment terms, investment objectives and strategies and form of organization) (together with the Initial Company, the ‘‘Companies’’). Interests in a Company (‘‘Interests’’) will be offered without registration in reliance on section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the ‘‘1933 Act’’) or Regulation D under the 1933 Act, and will be issued in one or more designated series, each of which may correspond to a Company’s investment in a particular transaction, collective investment vehicle or other investment opportunity (each, a ‘‘Series’’). Each Company will be organized as a limited partnership or other investment vehicle. Each Company and Series will be an ‘‘employees’ security company’’ within the meaning of section 2(a)(13) of the Act. 3. Each Company will operate as a closed-end management investment company. Applicants state that they anticipate that each Company will operate as a non-diversified vehicle. The Companies are intended to provide investment opportunities to Eligible Employees (as defined below) that are competitive with those at other financial services firms and to facilitate the recruitment and retention of high caliber professionals. All investors in a Company are ‘‘Members.’’ E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19241-19242]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9554]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: U.S. Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, 
Washington, DC 20549-0213.

Extension:
    Interagency Statement on Sound Practices Concerning Elevated 
Risk Complex Structured Finance Activities, OMB Control No. 3235-
0622, SEC File No. 270-560.

    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 proposed Interagency Statement on Sound 
Practices Concerning Elevated Risk Complex Structured Finance 
Activities (``Statement'') under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (``Exchange Act'') and the Investment Advisers 
Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b et seq.) (``Advisers Act''). The Commission 
plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office 
of Management and Budget for extension and approval.
    The Statement was issued by the Commission, together with the 
Office of

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the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal 
Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the 
Office of Thrift Supervision (together, the ``Agencies''), in May 2006. 
The Statement describes the types of internal controls and risk 
management procedures that the Agencies believe are particularly 
effective in assisting financial institutions to identify and address 
the reputational, legal, and other risks associated with elevated risk 
complex structured finance transactions.
    The primary purpose of the Statement is to ensure that these 
transactions receive enhanced scrutiny by the institution and to ensure 
that the institution does not participate in illegal or inappropriate 
transactions.
    The Commission estimates that approximately 5 registered broker-
dealers or investment advisers will spend an average of approximately 
25 hours per year complying with the Statement. Thus, the total 
compliance burden is estimated to be approximately 125 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 Commission, including whether the information 
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's 
estimates 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, VA 22312 or send an e-
mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    Dated: April 20, 2009.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-9554 Filed 4-27-09; 8:45 am]
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