Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 46335-46336 [2011-19457]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 148 / Tuesday, August 2, 2011 / Notices conversion, and not subject to a valid protective order. Information on how to use the Commission’s Web site is available online or by contacting the Commission’s webmaster via telephone at 202–789–6873 or via electronic mail at prc-webmaster@prc.gov. The appeal and all related documents are also available for public inspection in the Commission’s docket section. Docket section hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal government holidays. Docket section personnel may be contacted via electronic mail at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. Filing of documents. All filings of documents in this case shall be made using the Internet (Filing Online) pursuant to Commission rules 9(a) and 10(a) at the Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov, unless a waiver is obtained. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). Instructions for obtaining an account to file documents online may be found on the Commission’s Web site or by contacting the Commission’s docket section at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. The Commission reserves the right to redact personal information which may infringe on an individual’s privacy rights from documents filed in this proceeding. Intervention. Persons, other than the Petitioner and respondent, wishing to be heard in this matter are directed to file a notice of intervention. See 39 CFR 3001.111(b). Notices of intervention in this case are to be filed on or before August 22, 2011. A notice of intervention shall be filed using the Internet (Filing Online) at the Commission’s Web site unless a waiver is obtained for hardcopy filing. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). Further procedures. By statute, the Commission is required to issue its decision within 120 days from the date it receives the appeal. See 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5). A procedural schedule has been developed to accommodate this statutory deadline. In the interest of expedition, in light of the 120-day 46335 decision schedule, the Commission may request the Postal Service or other participants to submit information or memoranda of law on any appropriate issue. As required by the Commission rules, if any motions are filed, responses are due 7 days after any such motion is filed. See 39 CFR 3001.21. It is ordered: 1. The Postal Service shall file the applicable administrative record regarding this appeal no later than August 10, 2011. 2. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is due no later than August 10, 2011. 3. The procedural schedule listed below is hereby adopted. 4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Cassandra L. Hicks is designated officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this notice and order in the Federal Register. PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE July 26, 2011 ....................................................... August 10, 2011 .................................................. August 10, 2011 .................................................. August 22, 2011 .................................................. August 30, 2011 .................................................. September 19, 2011 ........................................... October 4, 2011 .................................................. October 11, 2011 ................................................ November 16, 2011 ............................................. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–19502 Filed 8–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0123. Extension: Form 3; OMB Control No. 3235–0104 ; SEC File No. 270–125. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Aug 01, 2011 Jkt 223001 Filing of Appeal. Deadline for the Postal Service to file the applicable administrative record in this appeal. Deadline for the Postal Service to file any responsive pleading. Deadline for notices to intervene (see 39 CFR 3001.111(b)). Deadline for Petitioners’ Form 61 or initial brief in support of petition (see 39 CFR 3001.115(a) and (b)). Deadline for answering brief in support of the Postal Service (see 39 CFR 3001.115(c)). Deadline for reply briefs in response to answering briefs (see 39 CFR 3001.115(d)). Deadline for motions by any party requesting oral argument; the Commission will schedule oral argument only when it is a necessary addition to the written filings (see 39 CFR 3001.116). Expiration of the Commission’s 120-day decisional schedule (see 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5)). (‘‘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. Under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) every person who is directly or indirectly the beneficial owner of more than 10 percent of any class of any equity security (other than an exempted security) which registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78l), or who is a director or an officer of the issuer of such security (collectively ‘‘insiders’’), must file a statement with the Commission reporting their ownership. Form 3 (17 CFR 249.103) is an initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities. The information is used for the purpose of disclosing the equity holdings of insiders of reporting companies. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Approximately 29,000 insiders file Form 3 annually and it takes approximately 0.5 hours to prepare for a total of 14,500 annual burden hours. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collections 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 Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 46336 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 148 / Tuesday, August 2, 2011 / Notices Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi PavlikSimon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: July 27, 2011. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–19457 Filed 8–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–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. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Extension: Rule 17Ad–17; OMB Control No. 3235– 0469; SEC File No. 270–412. 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 and Budget for extension and approval. • Rule 17Ad–17 Transfer Agents’ Obligation to Search for Lost Securityholders. • Rule 17Ad–17 Brokers and Dealers’ Obligation to Search for Lost Securityholders. • Rule 17Ad–17 Paying Agents’ Obligation to Notify Missing Securityholders. Rule 17Ad–17 (17 CFR 240.17Ad–17) requires approximately 508 registered transfer agents and approximately 5,063 broker-dealers to conduct searches using third party database vendors to attempt to locate lost securityholders. These recordkeeping requirements assist the Commission and other regulatory agencies with monitoring transfer agents and ensuring compliance with the rule. The staff estimates that the average number of hours necessary for each transfer agent to comply with Rule 17Ad–17 is ten hours annually. The total burden is approximately 5,080 hours annually for all transfer agents (508 transfer agents times 10 hours). The cost of compliance for each individual transfer agent depends on the number of lost securityholder accounts for which it is responsible. Based on information received from transfer agents, we VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Aug 01, 2011 Jkt 223001 estimate that the annual cost industrywide for transfer agents is $5.08 million (5,080 hours times $100). The staff estimates that the average number of hours necessary for each broker and dealer to comply with Rule 17Ad–17 is 98.8 hours annually (500,000 searches divided by 5,063 brokers and dealers). The cost of compliance for each broker and dealer will depend on the number of lost securityholder accounts for which it is responsible. The staff estimates that the annual cost industrywide for brokers and dealers is $9.88 million (98.8 hours times $100). The staff estimates that the average number of hours necessary for each paying agent to comply with Rule 17Ad–17 is 50 hours annually. The total burden is approximately 5,000 hours annually for all paying agents (1,000 paying agents times 50 hours). The cost of compliance for each individual paying agent depends on the number of missing securityholder accounts for which it is responsible. The staff estimates that the annual cost industrywide for paying agents is $500,000 (5,000 hours times $100). 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 estimates 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: Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi PavlikSimon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: July 28, 2011. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–19531 Filed 8–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0123. Extension: Form 4 ; OMB Control No. 3235–0287; SEC File No. 270–126. 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 and Budget for extension and approval. Under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) every person who is directly or indirectly the beneficial owner of more than 10 percent of any class of any equity security (other than an exempted security) which registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78l), or who is a director or an officer of the issuer of such security (collectively ‘‘insiders’’), must file a statement with the Commission reporting their ownership. Form 4 is a statement to disclose changes in an insiders ownership of securities. The information is used for the purpose of disclosing the equity holdings of insiders of reporting companies. Approximately 225,000 insiders file Form 4 annually and it takes approximately 0.5 hours to prepare for a total of 112,500 annual burden hours. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collections 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 collections 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 Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46335-46336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19457]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 
20549-0123.

Extension:
    Form 3; OMB Control No. 3235-0104 ; SEC File No. 270-125.

    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 and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(``Exchange Act'') (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) every person who is directly 
or indirectly the beneficial owner of more than 10 percent of any class 
of any equity security (other than an exempted security) which 
registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78l), or who 
is a director or an officer of the issuer of such security 
(collectively ``insiders''), must file a statement with the Commission 
reporting their ownership. Form 3 (17 CFR 249.103) is an initial 
statement of beneficial ownership of securities. The information is 
used for the purpose of disclosing the equity holdings of insiders of 
reporting companies. Approximately 29,000 insiders file Form 3 annually 
and it takes approximately 0.5 hours to prepare for a total of 14,500 
annual burden hours.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed 
collections 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 Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief

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Information Officer, 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.

    Dated: July 27, 2011.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-19457 Filed 8-1-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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