Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 3765 [2010-1147]

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[FR Doc. 2010–1203 Filed 1–21–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: US Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Extension: Rule 17a–12; SEC File No. 270–442; OMB Control No. 3235–0498. 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 in Rule 17a–12 (17 CFR 240.17a–12) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (‘‘Exchange Act’’). Rule 17a–12 under the Exchange Act is the reporting rule tailored specifically for OTC derivatives dealers registered with the Commission, and Part IIB of Form X–17A–5,1 the Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single (‘‘FOCUS’’) Report, is the basic document for reporting the financial and operational condition of OTC derivatives dealers. Rule 17a–12 requires registered OTC derivatives dealers to file Part IIB of the FOCUS Report quarterly. Rule 17a–12 also requires that OTC derivatives 1 Form X–17A–5 (17 CFR 249.617). VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:43 Jan 21, 2010 Jkt 220001 dealers file audited financial statements annually. There are currently four registered OTC derivatives dealers. The staff expects that one additional firm, with an application pending, will register as an OTC derivatives dealer within the next three years. The staff estimates that the average amount of time necessary to prepare and file the quarterly reports required by the rule is eighty hours per OTC derivatives dealer 2 and that the average amount of time for the annual audit report is 100 hours per OTC derivatives dealer, for a total of 180 hours per OTC derivatives dealer annually. Thus the staff estimates that the total number of hours necessary for the four current OTC derivatives dealers plus the additional OTC derivative dealer to comply with the requirements of Rule 17a–12 on an annual basis is 900 hours. 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. Dated: January 15, 2010. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. 2 Based upon an average of 4 responses per year and an average of 20 hours spent preparing each response. Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Release No. 34–61367; File No. SR–OPRA– 2009–01] Options Price Reporting Authority; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Amendment To Revise the Plan for Reporting of Consolidated Options Last Sale Reports and Quotation Information To Serve as the Operating Agreement for OPRA LLC January 15, 2010. Pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 608 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on December 28, 2009, the Options Price Reporting Authority (‘‘OPRA’’) submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) an amendment to the Plan for Reporting of Consolidated Options Last Sale Reports and Quotation Information (‘‘OPRA Plan’’).3 The proposed amendment would revise the OPRA Plan for the sole purpose of enabling it to serve as the Limited Liability Company Agreement of OPRA LLC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments from interested persons on the proposed OPRA Plan amendment. I. Description and Purpose of the Plan Amendment OPRA proposes to change its structure from a committee of national securities exchanges acting jointly pursuant to the OPRA Plan to a limited liability company organized under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act of which its participating national securities exchanges will be members. The restructured OPRA will be known as Options Price Reporting Authority, LLC (‘‘OPRA LLC’’). To facilitate the restructuring of OPRA, the OPRA Plan is proposed to be revised for the sole purpose of enabling it to serve as the Limited Liability Company Agreement U.S.C. 78k–1. CFR 242.608. 3 The OPRA Plan is a national market system plan approved by the Commission pursuant to Section 11A of the Act and Rule 608 thereunder (formerly Rule 11Aa3–2). See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 17638 (March 18, 1981), 22 S.E.C. Docket 484 (March 31, 1981). The full text of the OPRA Plan is available at https:// www.opradata.com. The OPRA Plan provides for the collection and dissemination of last sale and quotation information on options that are traded on the participant exchanges. The seven participants to the OPRA Plan are NASDAQW OMX BX, Inc., Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated, International Securities Exchange, LLC, NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc., NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, NYSE Amex, Inc., and NYSE Arca, Inc. 2 17 BILLING CODE 8011–01–P PO 00000 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 1 15 [FR Doc. 2010–1147 Filed 1–21–10; 8:45 am] 3765 E:\FR\FM\22JAN1.SGM 22JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 3765]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1147]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

Extension:
    Rule 17a-12; SEC File No. 270-442; OMB Control No. 3235-0498.

    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 in Rule 17a-12 (17 CFR 240.17a-12) 
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 
(``Exchange Act'').
    Rule 17a-12 under the Exchange Act is the reporting rule tailored 
specifically for OTC derivatives dealers registered with the 
Commission, and Part IIB of Form X-17A-5,\1\ the Financial and 
Operational Combined Uniform Single (``FOCUS'') Report, is the basic 
document for reporting the financial and operational condition of OTC 
derivatives dealers.
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    \1\ Form X-17A-5 (17 CFR 249.617).
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    Rule 17a-12 requires registered OTC derivatives dealers to file 
Part IIB of the FOCUS Report quarterly. Rule 17a-12 also requires that 
OTC derivatives dealers file audited financial statements annually. 
There are currently four registered OTC derivatives dealers. The staff 
expects that one additional firm, with an application pending, will 
register as an OTC derivatives dealer within the next three years. The 
staff estimates that the average amount of time necessary to prepare 
and file the quarterly reports required by the rule is eighty hours per 
OTC derivatives dealer \2\ and that the average amount of time for the 
annual audit report is 100 hours per OTC derivatives dealer, for a 
total of 180 hours per OTC derivatives dealer annually. Thus the staff 
estimates that the total number of hours necessary for the four current 
OTC derivatives dealers plus the additional OTC derivative dealer to 
comply with the requirements of Rule 17a-12 on an annual basis is 900 
hours.
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    \2\ Based upon an average of 4 responses per year and an average 
of 20 hours spent preparing each response.
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    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.

    Dated: January 15, 2010.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-1147 Filed 1-21-10; 8:45 am]
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