Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54619-54620 [2012-21770]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2012 / Notices NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2012–0203; Docket Nos. STN 50–456, STN 50–457, STN 50–454 AND STN 50–455; License Nos. 72, 77, 37, and 66] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Exelon Generation Company, LLC., Receipt of Request for Action Notice is hereby given that by petition dated April 20, 2012, Mr. Barry Quigley has requested that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) take action with regard to Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, and Byron Station, Units 1 and 2. The petitioner requests that the NRC require Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon) to shut down immediately, Byron Station, Units 1 and 2, and Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, until all turbine building (TB) high-energy line break (HELB) concerns are identified and those important to safety are corrected. As the basis for this request, the petitioner states the following: • An adequate supply of combustion air for the diesel generators (DG) is threatened because the combustion air can be diluted with steam. Although the combustion air is drawn from an air shaft (not the TB), it is also the same air shaft that supplies ventilation for the DG room. Under certain conditions, the ventilation damper alignment is such that steam that enters the DG room from the ventilation exhaust can flow back into the inlet air shaft. From there it can be drawn into the engine, potentially starving the engine of air. • The effects of high temperature in the engineered safety feature (ESF) switchgear rooms on the protective relaying setpoints has not been evaluated. The concern is that high temperatures could alter the setpoints, causing protective actions to occur under normal loading conditions. • The current method of analysis for TB HELB uses a ‘‘lumped volume’’ approach wherein the mass and energy of the ruptured line mixes instantly with the entire volume before flowing into the areas of concern. Since this substantially reduces the energy flow, it does not always give conservative results. For example, a preliminary assessment using the subdivided volume feature in the GOTHIC computer code shows that the structural limits on the block wall between the ESF switchgear rooms would be substantially exceeded. • There has been no structured and detailed review of the licensing requirements for HELB. The NRC is treating this request pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:14 Sep 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 2.206. The request has been referred to the Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR). As required by Section 2.206, the NRC will take appropriate action on this petition within a reasonable time. The petitioner met with the petition review board on May 16, 2012, to discuss the petition. The board reviewed the information provided in that meeting in its consideration of the petitioner’s request for immediate action and in establishing the schedule for the review of the petition. By letter dated August 23, 2012, the Director of NRR denied the petitioner’s request for immediate shutdown of Exelon’s Byron Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2, and Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2. A copy of the petition is available for inspection at the Commission’s Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, Public File Area O1 F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland 20852. Publicly available documents created or received at the NRC are accessible electronically through the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) in the NRC Library at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. Those who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC PDR reference staff by telephone at 1–800–397–4209 or 301–415–4737, or by email to PDR.Resource@nrc.gov. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 23rd day of August 2012. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Eric J. Leeds, Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. 2012–21811 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Rule 17Ad–4(b) & (c), OMB Control No. 3235–0341, SEC File No. 270–264. 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’’) has submitted to the PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54619 Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information provided for in Rule 17Ad–4(b) and (c) (17 CFR 240.17Ad–4(b) and (c)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Rule 17Ad–4(b) & (c) (17 CFR 240.17Ad–4) is used to document when transfer agents are exempt, or no longer exempt, from the minimum performance standards and certain recordkeeping provisions of the Commission’s transfer agent rules. Rule 17Ad–4(c) sets forth the conditions under which a registered transfer agent loses its exempt status. Once the conditions for exemption no longer exist, the transfer agent, to keep the appropriate regulatory authority (‘‘ARA’’) apprised of its current status, must prepare, and file if the ARA for the transfer agent is the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (‘‘BGFRS’’) or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (‘‘FDIC’’), a notice of loss of exempt status under paragraph (c). The transfer agent then cannot claim exempt status under Rule 17Ad–4(b) again until it remains subject to the minimum performance standards for non-exempt transfer agents for six consecutive months. The ARAs use the information contained in the notice to determine whether a registered transfer agent qualifies for the exemption, to determine when a registered transfer agent no longer qualifies for the exemption, and to determine the extent to which that transfer agent is subject to regulation. The BGFRS receives approximately two notices of exempt status and two notices of loss of exempt status annually. The FDIC also receives approximately two notices of exempt status and two notices of loss of exempt status annually. The Commission and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (‘‘OCC’’) do not require transfer agents to file a notice of exempt status or loss of exempt status. Instead, transfer agents whose ARA is the Commission or OCC need only to prepare and maintain these notices. The Commission estimates that approximately ten notices of exempt status and ten notices of loss of exempt status are prepared annually by transfer agents whose ARA is the Commission. We estimate that the transfer agents for whom the OCC is their ARA prepare and maintain approximately five notices of exempt status and five notices of loss of exempt status annually. Thus, a total of approximately thirty-eight notices of exempt status and loss of exempt status are prepared and maintained by transfer agents annually. Of these thirty-eight E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1 54620 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2012 / Notices notices, approximately eight are filed with an ARA. Any additional costs associated with filing such notices would be limited primarily to postage, which would be minimal. Since the Commission estimates that no more than one-half hour is required to prepare each notice, the total annual burden to transfer agents is approximately nineteen hours. 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 Office of Management (OMB) control number. Background documentation for this information collection may be viewed at the following Web site, www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or by sending an email to: Shagufta_Ahmed@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi PavlikSimon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an email to PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of this notice. Dated: August 29, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–21770 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Form 18 (17 CFR 249.218) is a registration form used by a foreign government or political subdivision to register securities for listing on a U.S. exchange. The information collected is intended to ensure that the information required by the Commission to be filed permits verification of compliance with securities law requirements and assures the public availability of the information. Form 18 takes approximately 8 hours per response and is filed by approximately 5 respondents for a total of 40 annual burden hours. It is estimated that 100% of the total reporting burden is prepared by the company. 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 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: August 29, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. Proposed Collection; Comment Request [FR Doc. 2012–21771 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Extension: Form 18, OMB Control No. 3235–0121, SEC File No. 270–105. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Proposed Collection; Comment Request 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 Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:14 Sep 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Extension: Form F–80; OMB Control No. 3235–0404; SEC File No. 270–357. PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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. Form F–80 (17 CFR 239.41) is a registration form used by large, publicly-traded Canadian issuers to register securities that will be offered in a business combination, exchange offer or other reorganization requiring the vote of shareholders of the participating companies. The information collected is intended to make available material information upon which shareholders and investors can make informed voting and investment decisions. Form F–80 takes approximately 2 hours per response and is filed by approximately 4 issuers for a total annual burden of 8 hours. The estimated burden of 2 hours per response was based upon the amount of time necessary to compile the registration statement using the existing Canadian prospectus plus any additional information required by the Commission. 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 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: August 29, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–21772 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54619-54620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21770]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

Extension:
    Rule 17Ad-4(b) & (c), OMB Control No. 3235-0341, SEC File No. 
270-264.

    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'') has submitted to the Office of Management 
and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved 
collection of information provided for in Rule 17Ad-4(b) and (c) (17 
CFR 240.17Ad-4(b) and (c)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 
U.S.C. 78a et seq.).
    Rule 17Ad-4(b) & (c) (17 CFR 240.17Ad-4) is used to document when 
transfer agents are exempt, or no longer exempt, from the minimum 
performance standards and certain recordkeeping provisions of the 
Commission's transfer agent rules. Rule 17Ad-4(c) sets forth the 
conditions under which a registered transfer agent loses its exempt 
status. Once the conditions for exemption no longer exist, the transfer 
agent, to keep the appropriate regulatory authority (``ARA'') apprised 
of its current status, must prepare, and file if the ARA for the 
transfer agent is the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 
(``BGFRS'') or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (``FDIC''), a 
notice of loss of exempt status under paragraph (c). The transfer agent 
then cannot claim exempt status under Rule 17Ad-4(b) again until it 
remains subject to the minimum performance standards for non-exempt 
transfer agents for six consecutive months. The ARAs use the 
information contained in the notice to determine whether a registered 
transfer agent qualifies for the exemption, to determine when a 
registered transfer agent no longer qualifies for the exemption, and to 
determine the extent to which that transfer agent is subject to 
regulation.
    The BGFRS receives approximately two notices of exempt status and 
two notices of loss of exempt status annually. The FDIC also receives 
approximately two notices of exempt status and two notices of loss of 
exempt status annually. The Commission and the Office of the 
Comptroller of the Currency (``OCC'') do not require transfer agents to 
file a notice of exempt status or loss of exempt status. Instead, 
transfer agents whose ARA is the Commission or OCC need only to prepare 
and maintain these notices. The Commission estimates that approximately 
ten notices of exempt status and ten notices of loss of exempt status 
are prepared annually by transfer agents whose ARA is the Commission. 
We estimate that the transfer agents for whom the OCC is their ARA 
prepare and maintain approximately five notices of exempt status and 
five notices of loss of exempt status annually. Thus, a total of 
approximately thirty-eight notices of exempt status and loss of exempt 
status are prepared and maintained by transfer agents annually. Of 
these thirty-eight

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notices, approximately eight are filed with an ARA. Any additional 
costs associated with filing such notices would be limited primarily to 
postage, which would be minimal. Since the Commission estimates that no 
more than one-half hour is required to prepare each notice, the total 
annual burden to transfer agents is approximately nineteen hours.
    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 Office of Management (OMB) control number.
    Background documentation for this information collection may be 
viewed at the following Web site, www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be 
directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC 20503 or by sending an email to: Shagufta_Ahmed@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Director/Chief Information 
Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon, 
6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an email to PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of this 
notice.

    Dated: August 29, 2012.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-21770 Filed 9-4-12; 8:45 am]
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