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B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Burden on Competition
or otherwise in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act.
CBOE does not believe that the
proposed rule change will impose any
burden on competition not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act.
IV. Solicitation of Comments
C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From
Members, Participants, or Others
Electronic Comments
The Exchange neither solicited nor
received comments on the proposal.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
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Because the foregoing rule does not (i)
Significantly affect the protection of
investors or the public interest; (ii)
impose any significant burden on
competition; and (iii) become operative
for 30 days from the date on which it
was filed, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate if consistent
with the protection of investors and the
public interest,9 the proposed rule
change has become effective pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 10 and
Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.11
The Exchange has requested the
Commission to waive the 30-day
operative delay. The Commission
hereby grants such request and believes
that such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public
interest.12 The proposed changes to
adopt the pegged cross order type and
the interpretation regarding sub-penny
pricing of cross orders are similar to
rules of other national securities
exchanges.13
At any time within 60 days of the
filing of such proposed rule change, the
Commission may summarily abrogate
such rule change if it appears to the
Commission that such action is
necessary or appropriate in the public
interest, for the protection of investors,
9 In addition, Rule 19b–4(f)(6) requires the
Exchange to provide the Commission written notice
of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and text of the proposed
rule change, at least five business days prior to the
date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such
shorter time as designated by the Commission. The
Commission has waived the pre-filing requirement
in this case.
10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
11 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
12 For purposes only of waiving the operative
delay for this proposal, the Commission has
considered the proposed rule’s impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See
15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
13 See, e.g., NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.31(cc)
(Pegged Order); ISE Stock Exchange Trading Rule
2104(i) (Pegged Orders); Chicago Stock Exchange
Article 20 Rule 4(a)(7)(b) (sub-penny provision).
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Interested persons are invited to
submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing,
including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act.
Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:
• Use the Commission’s Internet
comment form (https://www.sec.gov/
rules/sro.shtml); or
• Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File
Number SR–CBOE–2009–100 on the
subject line.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.14
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Request for Comment
Office of Special Counsel.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44U.S.C. Chapter 35), and
implementing regulations at 5 CFR part
1320, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel
(OSC), plans to request approval from
Paper Comments
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for use of a previously approved
• Send paper comments in triplicate
information collection consisting of a
to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary,
customer survey form.
Securities and Exchange Commission,
OSC is required by law to conduct an
100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC
annual survey of those who seek its
20549–1090.
assistance. The information collection is
All submissions should refer to File
used to carry out that mandate. The
Number SR–CBOE–2009–100. This file
current OMB approval for this
number should be included on the
collection of information expired on
subject line if e-mail is used. To help the March 31, 2009. Current and former
Commission process and review your
Federal employees, employee
comments more efficiently, please use
representatives, other Federal agencies,
only one method. The Commission will state and local government employees,
post all comments on the Commission’s and the general public are invited to
Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/
comment on this information collection
rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the
for the first time.
submission, all subsequent
Comments are invited on:
amendments, all written statements
(a) whether the proposed collection of
with respect to the proposed rule
information is necessary for the proper
change that are filed with the
performance of OSC functions,
Commission, and all written
including whether the information will
communications relating to the
have practical utility;
proposed rule change between the
(b) the accuracy of OSC’s estimate of
Commission and any person, other than the burden of the proposed collections
those that may be withheld from the
of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality,
public in accordance with the
utility, and clarity of the information to
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
be collected; and
available for inspection and copying in
(d) ways to minimize the burden of
the Commission’s Public Reference
the collection of information on
Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington,
respondents, including through the use
DC 20549, on official business days
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Copies of such filing also will be
DATES: Comments should be received by
available for inspection and copying at
February 16, 2010.
the principal office of the CBOE. All
comments received will be posted
ADDRESSES: Roderick Anderson, CFO,
without change; the Commission does
U.S. Office of Special Counsel, 1730 M
not edit personal identifying
Street, N.W., Suite 218, Washington, DC
information from submissions. You
20036-4505.
should submit only information that
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
you wish to make available publicly. All Roderick Anderson, Chief Financial
submissions should refer to File
Officer, at the address shown above; by
Number SR–CBOE–2009–100 and
facsimile at (202) 254-3715. The survey
should be submitted on or before
January 25, 2009.
14 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
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form for the collection of information is
available for review by calling OSC, or
on OSC’s Web site, at https://
www.osc.gov/library.htm.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OSC is an
independent agency responsible for,
among other things, (1) investigation of
allegations of prohibited personnel
practices defined by law at 5 U.S.C.
2302(b), protection of whistleblowers,
and certain other illegal employment
practices under titles 5 and 38 of the
U.S. Code, affecting current or former
Federal employees or applicants for
employment, and covered state and
local government employees; and (2) the
interpretation and enforcement of Hatch
Act provisions on political activity in
chapters 15 and 73 of title 5 of the U.S.
Code. OSC is required to conduct an
annual survey of individuals who seek
its assistance. Section 13 of Public Law
103-424 (1994), codified at 5 U.S.C.
1212 note, states, in part: ‘‘[T]he survey
shall--(1) determine if the individual
seeking assistance was fully apprised of
their rights; (2) determine whether the
individual was successful either at the
Office of Special Counsel or the Merit
Systems Protection Board; and (3)
determine if the individual, whether
successful or not, was satisfied with the
treatment received from the Office of
Special Counsel.’’ The same section also
provides that survey results are to be
published in OSC’s annual report to
Congress. Copies of prior years’ annual
reports are available on OSC’s Web site,
at https://www.osc.gov/
library.htmιcongress or by calling OSC
at (202) 254-3600.
OSC has enhanced the effectiveness of
this survey by revising the questions
asked. OSC continues to use the online
survey, due to its effectiveness in
reducing response time.
Title of Collection: OSC Survey-Prohibited Personnel Practice or
Other Prohibited Activity (Agency Form
Number OSC-48a; OMB Control Number
3255-0003)
Type of Information Collection
Request: Approval of a previously
approved collection of information that
expired on March 31, 2009, with
revisions.
Affected public: Current and former
Federal employees, applicants for
Federal employment, state and local
government employees, and their
representatives, and the general public.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 600.
Frequency: Annual.
Estimated Average Amount of Time
for a Person to Respond: 12 minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 109 hours.
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Abstract: This form is used to survey
current and former Federal employees
and applicants for Federal employment
who have submitted allegations of
possible prohibited personnel practices
or other prohibited activity for
investigation and possible prosecution
by OSC, and whose matter has been
closed or otherwise resolved during the
prior fiscal year, on their experience at
OSC. Specifically, the survey asks
questions relating to whether the
respondent was: (1) apprised of his or
her rights; (2) successful at the OSC or
at the Merit Systems Protection Board;
and (3) satisfied with the treatment
received at the OSC.
Dated: December 18, 2009.
William E. Reukauf
Associate Special Counsel.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Overseas Schools Advisory Council
Notice of Meeting
The Overseas Schools Advisory
Council, Department of State, will hold
its Executive Committee Meeting on
Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.
in Conference Room 1107, Department
of State Building, 2201 C Street, NW.,
Washington, DC. The meeting is open to
the public and will last until
approximately 12 p.m.
The Overseas Schools Advisory
Council works closely with the U.S.
business community in improving those
American-sponsored schools overseas
that are assisted by the Department of
State and attended by dependents of
U.S. Government families and children
of employees of U.S. corporations and
foundations abroad.
This meeting will deal with issues
related to the work and the support
provided by the Overseas Schools
Advisory Council to the Americansponsored overseas schools. The agenda
includes a review of the projects
selected for the 2008 and 2009
Educational Assistance Program, which
are under development, and an address
by Dr. Thelma Melendez, Assistant
Secretary for Elementary and Secondary
Education, U.S. Department of
Education, on education matters in the
United States.
Members of the public may attend the
meeting and join in the discussion,
subject to the instructions of the Chair.
Admittance of public members will be
limited to the seating available. Access
to the State Department is controlled,
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and individual building passes are
required for all attendees. Persons who
plan to attend should so advise the
office of Dr. Keith D. Miller, Department
of State, Office of Overseas Schools,
Room H328, SA–1, Washington, DC
20522–0132, telephone 202–261–8200,
prior to January 11, 2010. Each visitor
will be asked to provide his/her date of
birth and either driver’s license or
passport number at the time of
registration and attendance, and must
carry a valid photo ID to the meeting.
Any requests for reasonable
accommodation should be made at the
time of registration. All such requests
will be considered, however, requests
made after January 11th might not be
possible to fill. All attendees must use
the C Street entrance to the building.
Dated: December 18, 2009.
Keith D. Miller,
Executive Secretary, Overseas Schools
Advisory Council.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Innovative Technology
Administration
Agency Information Collection;
Activity Under OMB Review;
Confidential Close Call Reporting
System
AGENCY: Research & Innovative
Technology Administration (RITA),
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
(BTS), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice
announces that the Information
Collection Request (ICR) described
below is being forwarded to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for
approval for renewal of information
collection supporting a five-year
research study that aims at improving
rail safety by analyzing information on
close calls and other unsafe occurrences
in the rail industry. The ICR describes
the nature of the information collection
and its expected burden. The Federal
Register notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the
following collection of information was
published on October 21, 2009 (74 FR
54116) and the comment period ended
on December 21, 2009. The 60-day
notice produced no comments.
DATES: Written comments should be
submitted by February 3, 2010.
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[FR Doc No: E9-31167]
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OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comment
AGENCY: Office of Special Counsel.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44U.S.C. Chapter 35), and implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320,
the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), plans to request approval
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use of a previously
approved information collection consisting of a customer survey form.
OSC is required by law to conduct an annual survey of those who
seek its assistance. The information collection is used to carry out
that mandate. The current OMB approval for this collection of
information expired on March 31, 2009. Current and former Federal
employees, employee representatives, other Federal agencies, state and
local government employees, and the general public are invited to
comment on this information collection for the first time.
Comments are invited on:
(a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of OSC functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of OSC's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collections 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.
DATES: Comments should be received by February 16, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Roderick Anderson, CFO, U.S. Office of Special Counsel, 1730
M Street, N.W., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roderick Anderson, Chief Financial
Officer, at the address shown above; by facsimile at (202) 254-3715.
The survey
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form for the collection of information is available for review by
calling OSC, or on OSC's Web site, at https://www.osc.gov/library.htm.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OSC is an independent agency responsible
for, among other things, (1) investigation of allegations of prohibited
personnel practices defined by law at 5 U.S.C. 2302(b), protection of
whistleblowers, and certain other illegal employment practices under
titles 5 and 38 of the U.S. Code, affecting current or former Federal
employees or applicants for employment, and covered state and local
government employees; and (2) the interpretation and enforcement of
Hatch Act provisions on political activity in chapters 15 and 73 of
title 5 of the U.S. Code. OSC is required to conduct an annual survey
of individuals who seek its assistance. Section 13 of Public Law 103-
424 (1994), codified at 5 U.S.C. 1212 note, states, in part: ``[T]he
survey shall--(1) determine if the individual seeking assistance was
fully apprised of their rights; (2) determine whether the individual
was successful either at the Office of Special Counsel or the Merit
Systems Protection Board; and (3) determine if the individual, whether
successful or not, was satisfied with the treatment received from the
Office of Special Counsel.'' The same section also provides that survey
results are to be published in OSC's annual report to Congress. Copies
of prior years' annual reports are available on OSC's Web site, at
https://www.osc.gov/library.htmcongress or by calling OSC at
(202) 254-3600.
OSC has enhanced the effectiveness of this survey by revising the
questions asked. OSC continues to use the online survey, due to its
effectiveness in reducing response time.
Title of Collection: OSC Survey--
Prohibited Personnel Practice or Other Prohibited Activity (Agency
Form Number OSC-48a; OMB Control Number 3255-0003)
Type of Information Collection Request: Approval of a previously
approved collection of information that expired on March 31, 2009, with
revisions.
Affected public: Current and former Federal employees, applicants
for Federal employment, state and local government employees, and their
representatives, and the general public.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 600.
Frequency: Annual.
Estimated Average Amount of Time for a Person to Respond: 12
minutes.
Estimated Annual Burden: 109 hours.
Abstract: This form is used to survey current and former Federal
employees and applicants for Federal employment who have submitted
allegations of possible prohibited personnel practices or other
prohibited activity for investigation and possible prosecution by OSC,
and whose matter has been closed or otherwise resolved during the prior
fiscal year, on their experience at OSC. Specifically, the survey asks
questions relating to whether the respondent was: (1) apprised of his
or her rights; (2) successful at the OSC or at the Merit Systems
Protection Board; and (3) satisfied with the treatment received at the
OSC.
Dated: December 18, 2009.
William E. Reukauf
Associate Special Counsel.
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