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Download as PDF 69076 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 30, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES the oral presentation, a PowerPoint (or equivalent) presentation that addresses the oral presentation criteria set forth above. The oral presentation will be made to the MBDA National Director (or his/her designee) and up to three senior MBDA staff who did not serve on the original review panel. The oral panel members may ask follow-up questions after the presentation. Each applicant will present to MBDA staff only and applicants will not be permitted to listen to or attend presentations made by other applicants. All costs pertaining to this presentation shall be borne by the applicant. MBEC award funds may not be used as a reimbursement for this presentation, nor will MBDA accept any requests or petitions for reimbursement. The oral panel members shall score each presentation in accordance with the oral presentation criterion provided above. 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The use of Standard Forms 424, 424A, 424B, SF–LLL, and CD–346 has been approved by OMB under the respective control numbers 4040–0004, 4040–0006, 4040– 0007, 0348–0046, and 0605–0001. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Executive Order 12866: This notice has been determined to be not significant for purposes of E.O. 12866. Administrative Procedure Act/ Regulatory Flexibility Act: Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act for rules concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts (5 U.S.C. 533(a)(2)). Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 533 or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and has not been prepared. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 24, 2009. Efrain Gonzalez, Chief, Office of Business Development, Minority Business Development Agency. [FR Doc. E9–30940 Filed 12–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–21–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038–0017, Market Surveys AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, and to allow 60 days for comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to information collected to assist the Commission in the prevention of market manipulation. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 1, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Gary J. Martinaitis, Division of Market Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary J. Martinaitis, (202) 418–5209; FAX (202) 418–5527; e-mail: gmartinaitis@cftc.gov. Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 Section 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, the CFTC is publishing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 30, 2009 / Notices notice of the proposed collection of information listed below. With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC invites comments on: • Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have a practical use; • The accuracy of the Commission’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Ways to enhance the quality of, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. 69077 must be furnished related to futures or options positions held or introduced by futures commission merchants, members of contract markets, introducing brokers, and foreign brokers and, in addition, for options positions, by each reporting market. This rule is designed to assist the Commission in prevention of market manipulation and is promulgated pursuant to the Commission’s rulemaking authority contained in section 8a of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 7. The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: Market Surveys, OMB Control No. 3038–0017—Extension Under Commission Rule 21.02, upon call by the Commission, information ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN 17 CFR section Annual number of respondents Frequency of response Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours 17 CFR 21.02 ................................................... 400 annually ............ 400 1.75 700 Dated: December 22, 2009. Sauntia Warfield Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–30893 Filed 12–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE;P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Health Board (DHB); DoD Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of meeting. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, DoD announces that the DoD Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces will meet on January 15, 2010. Subject availability of space, meeting is open to the public. DATES: The Task Force will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 15, 2010. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COL JoAnne McPherson, Executive Secretary, DoD Task Force on Suicide Prevention by Members of the Armed Forces, One Skyline Place, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Suite 810, Falls Church, Virginia 22041–3206, (703) 681–3279, VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:01 Dec 29, 2009 Jkt 220001 ext 162, Fax: (703) 681–3317, JoAnne.Mcpherson@tma.osd.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The task Force will meet to receive briefings regarding current Service efforts related to the investigation of suicides among members of the Armed Services. Additional information, agenda updates, and meeting registration are available online at the Defense Health Board Web site, https://www.ha.osd.mil/ dhb. The public is encouraged to register for the meeting. Agenda On January 15, 2010, the DoD Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces will receive briefings from experts and others related to their procedures on investigations within the safety and risk management areas. Task Force members will also receive briefings from experts on data analysis studies. There will also be a panel of Service members who have previously attempted suicide. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject availability of space, the DoD Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces meeting is open to the public. Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(C) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Written statement should be not PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 longer than two type-written pages and must address the following detail: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals desiring to submit a written statement may do so through the Board’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) at any point. However, if the written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is subject to this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces until the next open meeting. Written statements may be mailed to the above (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), e-mailed to dhb@ha.osd.mil or faxed to (703) 681–3317. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces Co-Chairpersons, and ensure they are provided to members of the Task Force before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the CoChairpersons and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces CoChairpersons, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69076-69077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30893]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To 
Renew Collection 3038-0017, Market Surveys

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing 
an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain 
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish 
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of 
information, and to allow 60 days for comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to 
information collected to assist the Commission in the prevention of 
market manipulation.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 1, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Gary J. Martinaitis, Division of 
Market Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary J. Martinaitis, (202) 418-5209; 
FAX (202) 418-5527; e-mail: gmartinaitis@cftc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain 
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each 
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of 
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and 
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public 
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. 
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 Section 3506(c)(2)(A), requires 
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register 
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each 
proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before 
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this 
requirement, the CFTC is publishing

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notice of the proposed collection of information listed below.
    With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC 
invites comments on:
     Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Commission, including whether the information will have a practical 
use;
     The accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
     Ways to enhance the quality of, usefulness, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information 
on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

Market Surveys, OMB Control No. 3038-0017--Extension

    Under Commission Rule 21.02, upon call by the Commission, 
information must be furnished related to futures or options positions 
held or introduced by futures commission merchants, members of contract 
markets, introducing brokers, and foreign brokers and, in addition, for 
options positions, by each reporting market. This rule is designed to 
assist the Commission in prevention of market manipulation and is 
promulgated pursuant to the Commission's rulemaking authority contained 
in section 8a of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 7.
    The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of 
information as follows:

                                                            Estimated Annual Reporting Burden
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                                            Annual number of                                        Total annual        Hours per
              17 CFR section                  respondents           Frequency of response            responses           response         Total hours
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17 CFR 21.02.............................               400   annually.........................               400               1.75                700
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    Dated: December 22, 2009.
Sauntia Warfield
Assistant Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-30893 Filed 12-29-09; 8:45 am]
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