Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038-0025, Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission, 60088-60089 [2010-24358]

Download as PDF 60088 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 29, 2010 / Notices information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 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 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, 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 automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Procedural Requirements for Requests for Interpretative, No-Action, and Exemptive Letters, OMB control number 3038–0049—Extension Commission Regulation 140.99 requires persons submitting requests for exemptive, no-action, and interpretative letters to provide specific written information, certified as to completeness and accuracy, and to update that information to reflect material changes. The regulation was promulgated pursuant to the Commission’s rulemaking authority contained in Section 8a(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 12a(5) (2000). Regulation 41.3 requires securities brokers and dealers submitting requests for exemptive orders to provide specified written information in support of such requests. Regulation 41.3 was promulgated in response to the requirement in the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 that the Commission establish procedures for requesting such orders. The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: THE COMMISSION ESTIMATES THE BURDEN OF THIS COLLECTION OF INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS: Total annual responses Annual number of respondents Frequency of response 100 .................................................................... On occasion ..................................................... There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. This estimate is based on the number of requests for such letters in the last three years. Although the burden varies with the type, size, and complexity of the request submitted, such request may involve analytical work and analysis, as well as the work of drafting the request itself. 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, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to practice before the Commission by former members and employees of the Commission. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 29, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John P. Dolan, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John P. Dolan at (202) 418–5120; FAX: (202) 418–5524; e-mail: jdolan@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 USC 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 USC 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Dated: September 23, 2010. David Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2010–24357 Filed 9–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038–0025, Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Sep 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 150 Hours per response Total hours 7 1050 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 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, 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 automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 60089 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 29, 2010 / Notices Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission, OMB Control Number 3038–0025—Extension Commission Rule 140.735–6 governs the practice before the Commission of former members and employees of the Commission and is intended to ensure that the Commission is aware of any existing conflict of interest. The rule generally requires former members and employees who are employed or retained to represent any person before the Commission within two years of the termination of their CFTC employment to file a brief written statement with the Commission’s Office of General Counsel. The proposed rule was promulgated pursuant to the Commission’s rulemaking authority contained in Section 8a(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 12a(5) (1994). The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN 17 CFR Section Annual number of respondents Frequency of response Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours 17 CFR 140.735–6 .............................................................. 3 1.5 4.5 .10 0.45 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE million square feet, and the No Action Alternative. The Final EIS is available for a 30-day period following publication of this Notice of Availability (NOA). Comments received on the Draft EIS (per the Draft EIS NOA published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2010 and July 2, 2010) have been considered during preparation of the Final EIS and are included in Appendix C of the EIS. Following this 30-day waiting period, the DOD intends to issue a Record of Decision (ROD) for the EIS. Office of the Secretary DATES: There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. This estimate is based on the number of responses received over the last three years. Dated: September 23, 2010. David Stawick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2010–24358 Filed 9–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P Written comments must be received by October 29, 2010. Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Addressing Campus Development at Fort Meade Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the environmental planning process for a Campus Development Project at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland (hereafter referred to as Fort Meade). The DoD proposes the development of a portion of Fort Meade (referred to as ‘‘Site M’’) as an operational complex and to construct and operate consolidated facilities to meet the National Security Agency’s (NSA) and Intelligence Community’s continually evolving requirements. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to provide facilities that fully support the Intelligence Community’s mission. The need for the action is to consolidate multiple agencies’ efforts to ensure capabilities for current and future missions as directed by Congress and the President. The EIS considered three alternative development options, in which total build-out could reach 5.8 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Sep 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 Written comments must be addressed to: ‘‘Campus Development EIS’’ c/o HDR|e2M, 2600 Park Tower Dr, Suite 100, Vienna, VA 22180 or sent by e-mail to campuseis@hdrinc.com. Additional copies of the Final EIS are available at the Fort Meade Main Post Library, 4418 Llewellyn Avenue, Fort Meade, MD 20755; the Anne Arundel County Public Library North County Area Branch, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, MD 21060; and the Anne Arundel County Public Library West County Area Branch, 1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113. ADDRESSES: For further information or to request copies of the Final EIS, call (301) 688–6524 or send an e-mail to campuseis@hdrinc.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: September 24, 2010. Mitchell S. Bryman, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2010–24426 Filed 9–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Federal Advisory Committee; Defense Health Board (DHB) Meeting Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 Defense Health Board (DHB) will meet November 1 and 2, 2010, in Arlington, VA. DATES: The meeting will be held on the following dates and times— SUMMARY: November 1, 2010 8 a.m.–8:45 a.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting) 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Open Session) 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting) 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. (Open Session) November 2, 2010 8 a.m.–8:45 a.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting) 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m. (Open Session) 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting) 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. (Open Session) ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine Bader, Director, Defense Health Board, Five Skyline Place, 5111 Leesburg Pike, Suite 810, Falls Church, Virginia 22041–3206, (703) 681–8448, Ext. 1215, Fax: (703) 681–3317, Christine.bader@tma.osd.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information, agenda updates, Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60088-60089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-24358]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To 
Renew Collection 3038-0025, Practice by Former Members and Employees of 
the Commission

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, including each proposed extension of an existing 
collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements 
relating to practice before the Commission by former members and 
employees of the Commission.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 29, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John P. Dolan, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John P. Dolan at (202) 418-5120; FAX: 
(202) 418-5524; e-mail: jdolan@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 USC 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 USC 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 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, 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 
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.

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Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission, OMB Control 
Number 3038-0025--Extension

    Commission Rule 140.735-6 governs the practice before the 
Commission of former members and employees of the Commission and is 
intended to ensure that the Commission is aware of any existing 
conflict of interest. The rule generally requires former members and 
employees who are employed or retained to represent any person before 
the Commission within two years of the termination of their CFTC 
employment to file a brief written statement with the Commission's 
Office of General Counsel. The proposed rule was promulgated pursuant 
to the Commission's rulemaking authority contained in Section 8a(5) of 
the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 12a(5) (1994).
    The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of 
information as follows:

                                                            Estimated Annual Reporting Burden
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                                                                      Annual number     Frequency of     Total annual      Hours per
                           17 CFR Section                             of respondents      response        responses         response       Total hours
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17 CFR 140.735-6...................................................               3              1.5              4.5              .10             0.45
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    There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs 
associated with this collection.
    This estimate is based on the number of responses received over the 
last three years.

    Dated: September 23, 2010.
David Stawick,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-24358 Filed 9-28-10; 8:45 am]
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