Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of Open Meeting, 33014-33015 [2012-13450]

Download as PDF 33014 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 107 / Monday, June 4, 2012 / Notices preceding expiration.6 At the time that the Exchange filed to list options on the MSCI EAFE Index,7 it inadvertently did not amend the trading hours to reflect similar hours as that of the futures products. The Exchange believes that closing the trading of options on the MSCI EAFE Index early on the last trading day prior to expiration would align the trading of options with that of futures on the MSCI EAFE Index, which today closes at 11:00 a.m. on the trading day preceding expiration in each cycle month.8 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act 9 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act 10 in particular, in that it is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest, by amending the trading hours to coincide with the trading hours of futures on the MSCI EAFE Index. The Exchange believes closing the trading of options on the MSCI EAFE Index early on the last trading day prior to expiration, similar to MSCI EAFE futures products would align both options and futures on the MSCI EAFE Index. The Exchange also believes that aligning the trading hours for products which trade on the MSCI EAFE Index would provide investors and market makers a greater ability to hedge. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. ebenthall on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 6 The settlement value for expiring options on the MSCI EAFE Index would be based on the closing prices of the component stocks on the last trading day prior to expiration, usually a Friday. Specifically, the MSCI EAFE Index components open with the start of trading in Asia at 6:00 p.m. E.T. (prior day) and closes with the end of trading in Europe at 12:30 p.m. E.T. (the next day) as closing prices from Ireland are accounted for in the closing calculation. The closing index level value is distributed by MSCI between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. e.t. each trading day. 7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 66861 (April 26, 2012), 77 FR 26056 (May 2, 2012) (SR– Phlx–2012–28). 8 The Exchange would issue an Options Trader Alert when this filing becomes effective to notify its members when the close of trading hours will change to 11:00 a.m. 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 10 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Jun 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others No written comments were either solicited or received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change: (1) Does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition; and (3) by its terms does not become operative for 30 days after the date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 11 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.12 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–Phlx-2012–67 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–Phlx–2012–67. This file 11 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b4(f)(6)(iii) requires a self-regulatory organization to provide the Commission with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has fulfilled this requirement. 12 17 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–Phlx– 2012–67 and should be submitted on or before June 25, 2012. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.13 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–13406 Filed 6–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7912] Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of Open Meeting The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in room 1107 of the Harry S. Truman Building at the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will be hosted by the Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez and Committee Chair Ted Kassinger. The ACIEP serves the U.S. Government in a solely advisory capacity, and provides 13 17 E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 04JNN1 ebenthall on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 107 / Monday, June 4, 2012 / Notices advice concerning issues and challenges in international economic policy. The meeting will focus on Economic Statecraft—Using Diplomacy to Meet Our Economic Goals. Subcommittee reports will be led by the Investment Subcommittee, the Sanctions Subcommittee, the Subcommittee on Women in International Economic Policy, and the Stakeholder Advisory Board. Additional topics may be added to the agenda, please check the ACIEP Web site https://www.state.gov/e/eb/ adcom/aciep/index.htm for updates. This meeting is open to public participation, though seating is limited. Entry to the building is controlled; to obtain pre-clearance for entry, members of the public planning to attend should provide, by Friday, June 15, their name, professional affiliation, valid government-issued ID number (i.e., U.S. Government ID [agency], U.S. military ID [branch], passport [country], or drivers license [state]), date of birth, and citizenship, to Ronelle Jackson by fax (202) 647–5936, email (JacksonRS@state.gov), or telephone (202) 647–9204. Participants may enter the Department of State from the entrance on 23rd Street. In view of escorting requirements, nonGovernment attendees should plan to arrive 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made to Ronelle Jackson prior to Wednesday, June 13. Requests made after that date will be considered, but might not be possible to fulfill. Personal data is requested pursuant to Public Law 99–399 (Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as amended; Public Law 107–56 (USA PATRIOT Act); and Executive Order 13356. The purpose of the collection is to validate the identity of individuals who enter Department facilities. The data will be entered into the Visitor Access Control System (VACS–D) database. Please see the Privacy Impact Assessment for VACS–D at https://www.state.gov/documents/ organization/100305.pdf for additional information. For additional information, contact Deputy Outreach Coordinator Tiffany Enoch, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, at (202) 647–2231 or EnochT@state.gov. Dated: May 29, 2012. Maryruth Coleman, Director, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–13450 Filed 6–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Jun 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Dispute No. WTO/DS430] WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding India—Measures Concerning the Importation of Certain Agricultural Products Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (‘‘USTR’’) is providing notice that on May 11, 2012, the United States requested establishment of a dispute settlement panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (‘‘WTO Agreement’’) with the Government of India (‘‘India’’) concerning measures imposed by India on the importation of various agricultural products from the United States, purportedly because of concerns related to avian influenza. That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/ DS430/2. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute. DATES: Although USTR will accept any comments received during the course of the dispute settlement proceedings, comments should be submitted on or before July 5, 2012 to be assured of timely consideration by USTR. ADDRESSES: Public comments should be submitted electronically to www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR–2012–0004. If you are unable to provide submissions to www.regulations.gov, please contact Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 to arrange for an alternative method of transmission. If (as explained below) the comment contains confidential information, then the comment should be submitted by fax only to Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–3640. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mayur R. Patel, Assistant General Counsel, or Micah S. Myers, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20508, (202) 395–3150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 127(b)(1) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (‘‘URAA’’) (19 U.S.C. 3537(b)(1)) requires that notice and opportunity for comment be provided after the United States submits or receives a request for establishment of a WTO dispute settlement panel. Consistent with this obligation, USTR is providing notice that it has requested a SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33015 panel pursuant to the WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (‘‘DSU’’). Once it is established, the panel will hold its meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, and would be expected to issue a report on its findings and recommendations within nine months of its establishment. Major Issues Raised by the United States India’s avian influenza measures prohibit the importation of various agricultural products into India from those countries reporting Notifiable Avian Influenza (both Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Low Pathogenic Avain Influenza). These measures are set forth through the following legal instruments: the Indian Livestock Importation Act, 1898 (9 of 1898) (‘‘Livestock Act’’), orders issued by the India’s Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries pursuant to the Livestock Act, most recently S.O 1663(E), which was published in the Gazette of India on July 19, 2011, and amendments, related measures, or other implementing measures. The United States considers these measures to be inconsistent with Articles 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 7, and Annex B, paragraphs 2 and 5 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Article XI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994. On March 6, 2012, the United States requested consultations with India. That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS430/1. The United States and India held consultations on April 16 and 17, 2012, but the consultations did not resolve the matter. Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning the issues raised in this dispute. Persons may submit public comments electronically to www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR–2012–0004. If you are unable to provide submissions by www.regulations.gov, please contact Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 to arrange for an alternative method of transmission. To submit comments via www.regulations.gov, enter docket number USTR–2012–0004 on the home page and click ‘‘search.’’ The site will provide a search-results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find a reference to this notice by selecting ‘‘Notice’’ under ‘‘Document E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 107 (Monday, June 4, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33014-33015]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13450]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7912]


Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of 
Open Meeting

    The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) 
will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in room 
1107 of the Harry S. Truman Building at the U.S. Department of State, 
2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will be hosted by the 
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. 
Fernandez and Committee Chair Ted Kassinger. The ACIEP serves the U.S. 
Government in a solely advisory capacity, and provides

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advice concerning issues and challenges in international economic 
policy. The meeting will focus on Economic Statecraft--Using Diplomacy 
to Meet Our Economic Goals. Subcommittee reports will be led by the 
Investment Subcommittee, the Sanctions Subcommittee, the Subcommittee 
on Women in International Economic Policy, and the Stakeholder Advisory 
Board. Additional topics may be added to the agenda, please check the 
ACIEP Web site https://www.state.gov/e/eb/adcom/aciep/index.htm for 
updates.
    This meeting is open to public participation, though seating is 
limited. Entry to the building is controlled; to obtain pre-clearance 
for entry, members of the public planning to attend should provide, by 
Friday, June 15, their name, professional affiliation, valid 
government-issued ID number (i.e., U.S. Government ID [agency], U.S. 
military ID [branch], passport [country], or drivers license [state]), 
date of birth, and citizenship, to Ronelle Jackson by fax (202) 647-
5936, email (JacksonRS@state.gov), or telephone (202) 647-9204. 
Participants may enter the Department of State from the entrance on 
23rd Street. In view of escorting requirements, non-Government 
attendees should plan to arrive 15 minutes before the meeting begins. 
Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made to Ronelle Jackson 
prior to Wednesday, June 13. Requests made after that date will be 
considered, but might not be possible to fulfill.
    Personal data is requested pursuant to Public Law 99-399 (Omnibus 
Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as amended; Public 
Law 107-56 (USA PATRIOT Act); and Executive Order 13356. The purpose of 
the collection is to validate the identity of individuals who enter 
Department facilities. The data will be entered into the Visitor Access 
Control System (VACS-D) database. Please see the Privacy Impact 
Assessment for VACS-D at https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/100305.pdf for additional information.
    For additional information, contact Deputy Outreach Coordinator 
Tiffany Enoch, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, 
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, at (202) 647-2231 or 
EnochT@state.gov.

    Dated: May 29, 2012.
Maryruth Coleman,
Director, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, U.S. 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-13450 Filed 6-1-12; 8:45 am]
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