Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 62612-62613 [2010-25501]

Download as PDF 62612 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 196 / Tuesday, October 12, 2010 / Notices of Veterans Business Development, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. For more information, please visit our Web site at https://www.sba.gov/vets. Dated: September 27, 2010. Dan Jones, SBA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–25265 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Meeting; Notice of Meeting: Partially Closed Meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology ACTION: Public notice. This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a partially closed meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Council. Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. DATES: November 4, 2010. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Keck Center of the National Academies, 500 5th Street, NW., Room Keck 100, Washington, DC. Type of Meeting: Open and Closed. Proposed Schedule and Agenda: The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) is scheduled to meet in open session on November 4, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Open Portion of Meeting: During this open meeting, PCAST is tentatively scheduled to hear presentations on science and technology enterprise planning, national security, and international affairs. PCAST members will also discuss reports they are developing on the topics of advanced manufacturing and the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program. Additional information and the agenda will be posted at the PCAST Web site at: https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. Closed Portion of the Meeting: PCAST may hold a closed meeting of approximately 1 hour with the President on November 4, 2010, which must take place in the White House for the President’s scheduling convenience and to maintain Secret Service protection. This meeting will be closed to the public because such portion of the meeting is likely to disclose matters that srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:43 Oct 08, 2010 Jkt 223001 are to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). The precise date and time of this potential meeting has not yet been determined. Public Comments: It is the policy of the PCAST to accept written public comments of any length, and to accommodate oral public comments whenever possible. The PCAST expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously submitted oral or written statements. The public comment period for this meeting will take place on November 4, 2010 at a time specified in the meeting agenda posted on the PCAST Web site at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. This public comment period is designed only for substantive commentary on PCAST’s work, not for business marketing purposes. Oral Comments: To be considered for the public speaker list at the meeting, interested parties should register to speak at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/ pcast, no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Phone or e-mail reservations will not be accepted. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for public comments will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, with a total public comment period of 30 minutes. If more speakers register than there is space available on the agenda, PCAST will randomly select speakers from among those who applied. Those not selected to present oral comments may always file written comments with the committee. Speakers are requested to bring at least 25 copies of their oral comments for distribution to the PCAST members. Written Comments: Although written comments are accepted until the date of the meeting, written comments should be submitted to PCAST at least two weeks prior to each meeting date, October 20, 2010, so that the comments may be made available to the PCAST members prior to the meeting for their consideration. Information regarding how to submit comments and documents to PCAST is available at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast in the section entitled ‘‘Connect with PCAST.’’ Please note that because PCAST operates under the provisions of FACA, all public comments and/or presentations will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, including being posted on the PCAST Web site. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding the meeting agenda, time, location, and how to PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 register for the meeting is available on the PCAST Web site at: https:// whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. A live video webcast and an archive of the webcast after the event will be available at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. The archived video will be available within one week of the meeting. Questions about the meeting should be directed to Dr. Deborah D. Stine, PCAST Executive Director, at dstine@ostp.eop.gov, (202) 456–6006. Please note that public seating for this meeting is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) is an advisory group of the nation’s leading scientists and engineers who directly advise the President. See the Executive Order at https://www.whitehouse.gov/ ostp/pcast. PCAST makes policy recommendations in the many areas where understanding of science, technology, and innovation is key to strengthening our economy and forming policy that works for the American people. PCAST is administered by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). PCAST is co-chaired by Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, and Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, The White House; and Dr. Eric S. Lander, President, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Meeting Accomodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access this public meeting should contact Dr. Stine at least ten business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Ted Wackler, Deputy Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2010–25766 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Form BD–N/Rule 15b11–1; SEC File No. 270–498; OMB Control No. 3235–0556. 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 E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 196 / Tuesday, October 12, 2010 / Notices (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Rule 15b11–1 (17 CFR 240.15b11–1) requires that futures commission merchants and introducing brokers registered with the Commidity Futures Trading Commission that conduct a business in security futures products must notice-register as broker-dealers pursuant to Section 15(b)(11)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Form BD–N (17 CFR 249.501b) is the Form by which these entities must notice register with the Commission. The total annual burden imposed by Rule 15b11–1 and Form BD–N is approximately 8 hours, based on approximately 21 responses (10 initial filings + 11 amendments). Each initial filing requires approximately 30 minutes to complete and each amendment requires approximately 15 minutes to complete. There is no annual cost burden. The Commission will use the information collected pursuant to Rule 15b11–1 to understand the market for securities futures product and fulfill its regulatory obligations. 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 has 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 Jeffrey Heslop, Acting Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/c Remi PavlikSimon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: October 4, 2010. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–25501 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:43 Oct 08, 2010 Jkt 223001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request 62613 Dated: October 4, 2010. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–25499 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Form 144; OMB Control No. 3235–0101; SEC File No. 270–112. 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 collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management Budget for extension and approval. Form 144 (17 CFR 239.144) is used to report the sale of securities during any three-month period that exceeds 5,000 shares or other units or has an aggregate sales price that does not exceed $50,000. Under Sections 2(11), 4(1), 4(2), 4(4) and 19(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77b, 77d(1)(2)(4) and 77s(a)) and Rule 144 (17 CFR 230.144) there under, the Commission is authorize to solicit the information required to be supplied by Form 144. Form 144 takes approximately 1 burden hour per response and is filed by 23,361 respondents for a total of 23,361 total burden hours. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collections 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. Please direct your written comments to Jeffrey Heslop, Acting Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312, or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an Open Meeting on October 13, 2010 at 10 a.m., in the Auditorium, Room L–002. The subject matter of the Open Meeting will be: 1. The Commission will consider whether to adopt an interim final temporary rule under Section 766 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111–203, to provide for the reporting of certain security-based swap transactions and including an interpretive note regarding retention and recordkeeping requirements for certain security-based swap transactions. 2. The Commission will consider whether to propose Regulation MC pursuant to Section 765 of the DoddFrank Act to mitigate conflicts of interest at security-based swap clearing agencies, security-based swap execution facilities, and national security exchanges that post or make available for trading security-based swaps. 3. The Commission will consider whether to propose rules that would implement Section 945 of the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which requires an issuer of asset-backed securities (ABS) to perform a review of the assets underlying the ABS and disclose information relating to the review. The Commission will also consider whether to propose rules that would implement Section 15E(s)(4)(A) of the Exchange Act as added by Section 932 of the Act, which requires an ABS issuer or underwriter to make publicly available the findings and conclusions of any third-party due diligence report. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62612-62613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25501]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

Extension:
    Form BD-N/Rule 15b11-1; SEC File No. 270-498; OMB Control No. 
3235-0556.

    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

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(``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of 
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Rule 15b11-1 (17 CFR 240.15b11-1) requires that futures commission 
merchants and introducing brokers registered with the Commidity Futures 
Trading Commission that conduct a business in security futures products 
must notice-register as broker-dealers pursuant to Section 15(b)(11)(A) 
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Form 
BD-N (17 CFR 249.501b) is the Form by which these entities must notice 
register with the Commission.
    The total annual burden imposed by Rule 15b11-1 and Form BD-N is 
approximately 8 hours, based on approximately 21 responses (10 initial 
filings + 11 amendments). Each initial filing requires approximately 30 
minutes to complete and each amendment requires approximately 15 
minutes to complete. There is no annual cost burden.
    The Commission will use the information collected pursuant to Rule 
15b11-1 to understand the market for securities futures product and 
fulfill its regulatory obligations.
    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 has 
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 Jeffrey Heslop, Acting Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/c Remi 
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or 
send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    Dated: October 4, 2010.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-25501 Filed 10-8-10; 8:45 am]
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