60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Voluntary Disclosures, 52796-52797 [2010-21445]
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EMMA information offered by credit
ratings agencies would provide
additional access to credit enhancement
features associated with municipal
securities on a market-wide basis.12 The
MSRB agrees that new products may
benefit from the transparency offered for
ARS and VRDO by the SHORT System,
and plans to review in the future
whether changes to the SHORT System
and associated rules could
accommodate future products without
subsequent system and rule
modifications.
With regard to all other issues raised
by the commenters, the Commission
believes that the MSRB has adequately
addressed the commenters’ concerns.
IV. Discussion and Commission
Findings
The Commission has carefully
considered the proposed rule change,
the comment letters received, and the
MSRB’s responses to the comment
letters and finds that the proposed rule
change is consistent with the
requirements of the Exchange Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder
applicable to the MSRB 13 and, in
particular, the requirements of Section
15B(b)(2)(C) of the Exchange Act 14 and
the rules and regulations thereunder.
Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Exchange
Act requires, among other things, that
the MSRB’s rules be designed to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged
in regulating, clearing, settling,
processing information with respect to,
and facilitating transactions in
municipal securities, to remove
impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market in
municipal securities, and, in general, to
protect investors and the public
interest.15 In particular, the Commission
believes that the proposed rule change
would serve as an additional
mechanism by which the MSRB works
toward removing impediments to and
helping to perfect the mechanisms of a
free and open market in municipal
securities by providing a centralized
venue for free public access to
information about and documents
relating to ARS and VRDO. The
proposed rule change would provide
greater access to information about and
documents relating to ARS and VRDO to
12 See
MSRB Notice 2010–13 (May 20, 2010).
approving this proposed rule change, the
Commission notes that it has considered the
proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition
and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
14 15 U.S.C. 78o–4(b)(2)(C).
15 Id.
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all participants in the municipal
securities market on an equal basis
thereby removing potential barriers to
obtaining such information. These
factors serve to promote the statutory
mandate of the MSRB to protect
investors and the public interest.
V. Conclusion
For the foregoing reasons, the
Commission finds that the proposed
rule change, as amended, is consistent
with the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the
MSRB 16 and, in particular, the
requirements of Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of
the Exchange Act 17 and the rules and
regulations thereunder. The proposal
will become effective as requested by
the MSRB.
It is therefore ordered, pursuant to
Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act,18
that the proposed rule change (SR–
MSRB–2010–02), as amended, be, and it
hereby is, approved.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.19
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 7119]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Voluntary Disclosures
Notice of request for public
comments.
ACTION:
The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection described below.
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60
days for public comment in the Federal
Register preceding submission to OMB.
We are conducting this process in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
• Title of Information Collection:
Voluntary Disclosures.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0179.
• Type of Request: Extension of
Currently Approved Collection.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
SUMMARY:
16 In approving this proposed rule change, the
Commission notes that it has considered the
proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition
and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
17 15 U.S.C. 78o–4(b)(2)(C).
18 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
19 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
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• Form Number: None.
• Respondents: Business and
Nonprofit Organizations.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
750.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
1,000.
• Average Hours per Response: 10
hours.
• Total Estimated Burden: 10,000
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from August 27, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments and questions
should be directed to Nicholas Memos,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy,
Department of State, who may be
reached via the following methods:
• E-mail: memosni@state.gov.
• Mail: Nicholas Memos, SA–1, 12th
Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls, Bureau of Political-Military
Affairs, U.S. Department of State,
Washington, DC 20522–0112.
• Fax: 202–261–8199.
You must include the information
collection title in the subject lines of
your message/letter.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the information collection
and supporting documents, to Nicholas
Memos, PM/DDTC, SA–1, 12th Floor,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S.
Department of State, Washington, DC,
20522–0112, who may be reached via
phone at (202) 663–2804, or via e-mail
at memosni@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are
soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of our
functions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
• Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected.
• Minimize the reporting burden on
those who are to respond, including the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of technology.
Abstract of proposed collection: The
export, temporary import, temporary
export and brokering of defense articles,
defense services and related technical
data are licensed by the Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in
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accordance with the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (‘‘ITAR,’’ 22
CFR parts 120–130) and Section 38 of
the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).
Those who manufacture or export
defense articles, defense services, and
related technical data, or the brokering
thereof, must register with the
Department of State. Persons desiring to
engage in export, temporary import, and
brokering activities must submit an
application or written request to
conduct the transaction to the
Department to obtain a decision
whether it is in the interests of U.S.
foreign policy and national security to
approve the transaction. Also, registered
brokers must submit annual reports
regarding all brokering activity that was
transacted, and registered manufacturers
and exporter must maintain records of
defense trade activities for five years.
Section 127.12 of the ITAR encourages
the disclosure of information to DDTC
by persons who believe they may have
violated any provision of the AECA,
ITAR, or any order, license, or other
authorization issued under the AECA.
The violation is analyzed by DDTC to
determine whether to take
administrative action under part 128 of
the ITAR and whether to refer the
matter to the Department of Justice to
consider criminal prosecution.
Methodology: These forms/
information collections may be sent to
the Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls via the following methods:
Electronically, mail, personal delivery,
and/or fax.
Dated: August 19, 2010.
Beth M. McCormick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade,
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S.
Department of State.
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Management and Budget on July 27,
2010.
It is proposed that the current system
will retain the name ‘‘Office of the
Coordinator for Reconstruction and
Stabilization Records.’’ It is also
proposed that the amended system
description will include revisions/
additions to: Categories of records;
Purpose; Routine uses; and Storage,
Safeguards and Retrievability as well as
other administrative updates. Further,
the following section has been added to
the system of records, Office of the
Coordinator for Reconstruction and
Stabilization Records, State–68 to
ensure Privacy Act of 1974 compliance:
Contesting Record Procedures.
Any persons interested in
commenting on the amended system of
records may do so by submitting
comments in writing to Margaret P.
Grafeld, Director, Office of Information
Programs and Services, A/GIS/IPS,
Department of State, SA–2, 515 22nd
Street, Washington, DC 20522–8001.
This amended system of records will
be effective 40 days from the date of
publication, unless we receive
comments that will result in a contrary
determination.
The amended system description,
‘‘Office of the Coordinator for
Reconstruction and Stabilization
Records, State–68,’’ will read as set forth
below.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Dated: July 27, 2010.
Steven J. Rodriguez,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Operations,
Bureau of Administration, U.S. Department
of State.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
STATE–68
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
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SYSTEM NAME:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Coordinator for
Reconstruction and Stabilization
Records.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
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State–68, Office of the Coordinator for
Reconstruction and Stabilization
Records
Summary: Notice is hereby given that
the Department of State proposes to
amend an existing system of records,
Office of the Coordinator for
Reconstruction and Stabilization
Records, State–68, pursuant to the
provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as
amended (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Office of
Management and Budget Circular No.
A–130, Appendix I. The Department’s
report was filed with the Office of
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Department of State, SA–3, 2121
Virginia Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20520.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
Individuals who have been or will be
involved in international reconstruction
and stabilization activities and
individuals who offer to participate in
potential future overseas reconstruction
and stabilization activities in a foreign
deployment or in a management
function based in Washington, DC, and/
or in domestic training and civilianmilitary exercises.
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Name; Social Security number; date of
birth; citizenship; contact information
such as mailing address, e-mail and/or
phone number; passport number, dates
of expiration, places of issuance;
driver’s license number, dates of
expiration and state where issued;
individuals’ height and weight;
language skills; military service, if any;
prior related experience; security
clearance status; medical clearance;
personal gear/clothing size; emergency
contact information and dependent
information.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Public Law 108–447, Div B, Title IV,
Sec. 408, 118 Stat. 2904 (Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005).
PURPOSE:
The information in this system will be
used to assist the Office of the
Coordinator for Reconstruction and
Stabilization to carry out its mandate to
lead, coordinate, and institutionalize
international reconstruction and
stabilization activities of the U.S.
Government.
The database shall be compiled and
used to categorize and identify
individuals who volunteer to participate
in Civilian Response Corps missions
and other international reconstruction
and stabilization activities.
The records in this system may be
disclosed to:
(1) Any and all U.S. Government
agencies involved in reconstruction and
stabilization operations in order to
coordinate U.S. efforts in international
reconstruction and stabilization; to
determine which members are available
and best qualified for particular
missions; and to manage and select
individuals who have been hired or
agreed to deploy oversees in support of
reconstruction and stabilization efforts
of the U.S. Government.
(2) The United Nations, North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or
similar international organizations for
the purpose of coordinating personnel
engaged in specific reconstruction and
stabilization activities.
(3) U.S. and NATO military
installations for the purpose of sharing
information necessary for security
checks and to obtain access to military
facilities, including manifesting on
military aircraft.
(4) State governments, foreign
governments and international
organizations where employees are
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[FR Doc No: 2010-21445]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 7119]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Voluntary
Disclosures
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Title of Information Collection: Voluntary Disclosures.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0179.
Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC.
Form Number: None.
Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,000.
Average Hours per Response: 10 hours.
Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60
days from August 27, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Nicholas Memos,
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Department of State, who may
be reached via the following methods:
E-mail: memosni@state.gov.
Mail: Nicholas Memos, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S.
Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0112.
Fax: 202-261-8199.
You must include the information collection title in the subject lines
of your message/letter.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the information collection and supporting
documents, to Nicholas Memos, PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S.
Department of State, Washington, DC, 20522-0112, who may be reached via
phone at (202) 663-2804, or via e-mail at memosni@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used.
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
technology.
Abstract of proposed collection: The export, temporary import,
temporary export and brokering of defense articles, defense services
and related technical data are licensed by the Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls (DDTC) in
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accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(``ITAR,'' 22 CFR parts 120-130) and Section 38 of the Arms Export
Control Act (AECA). Those who manufacture or export defense articles,
defense services, and related technical data, or the brokering thereof,
must register with the Department of State. Persons desiring to engage
in export, temporary import, and brokering activities must submit an
application or written request to conduct the transaction to the
Department to obtain a decision whether it is in the interests of U.S.
foreign policy and national security to approve the transaction. Also,
registered brokers must submit annual reports regarding all brokering
activity that was transacted, and registered manufacturers and exporter
must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years.
Section 127.12 of the ITAR encourages the disclosure of information to
DDTC by persons who believe they may have violated any provision of the
AECA, ITAR, or any order, license, or other authorization issued under
the AECA. The violation is analyzed by DDTC to determine whether to
take administrative action under part 128 of the ITAR and whether to
refer the matter to the Department of Justice to consider criminal
prosecution.
Methodology: These forms/information collections may be sent to the
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods:
Electronically, mail, personal delivery, and/or fax.
Dated: August 19, 2010.
Beth M. McCormick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade, Bureau of Political-
Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2010-21445 Filed 8-26-10; 8:45 am]
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