Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 5583-5584 [2012-2397]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 23 / Friday, February 3, 2012 / Notices the Postal Service to this Notice is February 10, 2012. Notwithstanding the Postal Service’s determination to close this post office, on December 15, 2011, the Postal Service advised the Commission that it ‘‘will delay the closing or consolidation of any Post Office until May 15, 2012’’1. The Postal Service further indicated that it ‘‘will proceed with the discontinuance process for any Post Office in which a Final Determination was already posted as of December 12, 2011, including all pending appeals.’’ Id. It stated that the only ‘‘Post Offices’’ subject to closing prior to May 16, 2012 are those that were not in operation on, and for which a Final Determination was posted as of, December 12, 2011. It affirmed that it ‘‘will not close or consolidate any other Post Office prior to May 16, 2012.’’ Id. Lastly, the Postal Service requested the Commission ‘‘to continue adjudicating appeals as provided in the 120-day decisional schedule for each proceeding.’’ Id. The Postal Service’s Notice outlines the parameters of its newly announced discontinuance policy. Pursuant to the Postal Service’s request, the Commission will fulfill its appellate responsibilities under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5). Availability; Web site posting. The Commission has posted the appeal and supporting material on its Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Additional filings in this case and participants’ submissions also will be posted on the Commission’s Web site, if provided in electronic format or amenable to 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., eastern time, Monday through Friday, except on Federal government holidays. Docket section personnel may be contacted via electronic mail at prcdockets@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 Petitioners 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 February 21, 2012. 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 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 February 10, 2012. 2. Any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is due no later than February 10, 2012. 3. The procedural schedule listed below is hereby adopted. 4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth E. Richardson 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. 1 United States Postal Service Notice of Status of the Moratorium on Post Office Discontinuance Actions, December 15, 2011, (Notice). [FR Doc. 2012–2429 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:48 Feb 02, 2012 Jkt 226001 By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 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 20549–0213. Extension: Rule 17g–1 and Form NRSRO, SEC File No. 270–563, OMB Control No. 3235–0625. 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 for in Rule 17g–1, Form NRSRO and Instructions to Form NRSRO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.).1 The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Rule 17g–1, Form NRSRO and the Instructions to Form NRSRO contain certain recordkeeping and disclosure requirements for NRSROs. Currently, there are nine credit rating agencies registered as NRSROs with the Commission. The Commission estimates that the total burden for respondents to comply with Rule 17g–1 and Form NRSRO is 838 hours, which includes one-time reporting burdens for new registration applications, registration for additional categories of credit ratings, withdrawals of NRSRO applications, and withdrawals of NRSRO registration. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents; 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. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be 1 See Sfmt 4703 5583 E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 17 CFR 240.17g–1 and 17 CFR 249b.300. 03FEN1 5584 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 23 / Friday, February 3, 2012 / Notices subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Please direct your written comments 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: January 30, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–2397 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 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 20549–0213. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Extension: Rule 17g–2, SEC File No. S7–04–07, OMB Control No. 3235–0628. 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 for in Rule 17g–2 (17 CFR 240.17g–2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (‘‘Exchange Act’’). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Rule 17g–2, ‘‘Records to be made and retained by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations,’’ implements the Commission’s recordkeeping rulemaking authority under Section 17(a) of the Exchange Act.1 The rule requires a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization to make and retain certain records relating to its business and to retain certain other business records, if such records are made. The rule also prescribes the time periods and manner in which all these records must be retained. The Commission estimates that the burden associated with Rule 17g–2 is 2,987, which includes one-time reporting burdens for processing reports, and a cost of $5,933, which 1 15 U.S.C 78q. VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:48 Feb 02, 2012 Jkt 226001 includes a one-time cost for recordkeeping software. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents; 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. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. Please direct your written comments 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: January 30, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–2398 Filed 2–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on February 21, 2012, and should be accompanied by proof of service on the applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. For Further Information Contact: Diane L. Titus at (202) 551–6810, SEC, Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–8010. ABT Utility Income Fund Inc. [File No. 811–2533] ABT Growth and Income Trust [File No. 811–1482] Summary: Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On or about June 30, 1995, and July 1, 1995, respectively, each applicant transferred its assets to a series of First Union Funds, based on net asset value. Records are not available concerning the expenses incurred in connection with the reorganizations. Filing Date: The applications were filed on January 3, 2012. Applicants’ Address: 200 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116. PayPal Funds [File No. 811–9381] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. IC–29938] Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 January 27, 2012. The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of January 2012. A copy of each application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or an applicant using the Company name box, at https://www.sec.gov/search/search. htm or by calling (202) 551–8090. An order granting each application will be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC’s Secretary at the address below PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On August 1, 2011, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Substantially all of the $65,000 in expenses incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by PayPal Asset Management, Inc., applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on December 29, 2011. Applicant’s Address: 2211 North First St., San Jose, CA 95131. DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–21172] DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund II, Inc. [File No. 811–21340] Summary: Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On December 16, 2011, each applicant made its final E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 23 (Friday, February 3, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5583-5584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-2397]


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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 
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rule 17g-1 and Form NRSRO, SEC File No. 270-563, OMB Control No. 
3235-0625.

    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 for in Rule 17g-1, Form NRSRO and 
Instructions to Form NRSRO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.).\1\ The Commission plans to submit this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
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    \1\ See 17 CFR 240.17g-1 and 17 CFR 249b.300.
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    Rule 17g-1, Form NRSRO and the Instructions to Form NRSRO contain 
certain recordkeeping and disclosure requirements for NRSROs. 
Currently, there are nine credit rating agencies registered as NRSROs 
with the Commission. The Commission estimates that the total burden for 
respondents to comply with Rule 17g-1 and Form NRSRO is 838 hours, 
which includes one-time reporting burdens for new registration 
applications, registration for additional categories of credit ratings, 
withdrawals of NRSRO applications, and withdrawals of NRSRO 
registration.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Commission, including whether the information 
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's 
estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on 
respondents; 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.
    The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No 
person shall be

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subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of 
information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
    Please direct your written comments to: Thomas Bayer, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi 
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or 
send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    Dated: January 30, 2012.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-2397 Filed 2-2-12; 8:45 am]
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