Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 54937-54938 [2012-21907]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 173 / Thursday, September 6, 2012 / Notices POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2012–54; Order No. 1454] International Mail Postal Contract Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service filing addressing a new International Business Reply Service Contract 3. It seeks inclusion of the new contract within an existing product grouping. This notice addresses provides public notice of the filing and of related procedural steps. DATES: Comments are due: September 7, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at http:www.prc.gov. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT portion of the preamble for advice on alternatives to electronic filing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6824. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Postal Service Notice III. Commission Action IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction The Commission hereby informs the public that the Postal Service has filed a notice stating that it (1) has entered into a new contract and (2) asks the Commission to include the new contract within the International Business Reply Service (IBRS) Competitive Contract 3 grouping.1 The Postal Service’s Notice was filed pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. II. Postal Service Notice TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Scope of Notice. The Notice provides a general description of the IBRS product and reviews its regulatory history.2 Notice at 1–3. The new agreement is a successor to an existing contract with the same Canadian customer. Id. at 3; see Docket No. CP2011–70. It also identifies several differences between the new contract 1 Notice of the United States Postal Service Filing of a Functionally Equivalent International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 3 Negotiated Settlement Agreement, August 29, 2012 (Notice). 2 The Postal Service states that IBRS competitive contracts are for customers that sell lightweight articles to foreign consumers and want to offer those consumers a method of returning the articles to the United States for recycling, refurbishment, repair, or value-added processing. Notice at 5. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:45 Sep 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 and the IBRS 3 baseline contract, but maintains the differences are minor and do not affect the fundamental service the Postal Service is offering or the fundamental structure of the contract.3 Id. at 5–6. Key dates. The Postal Service states that the existing contract expires September 14, 2012, and that it intends the new contract to take effect 1 day later, on September 15, 2012, for a period of 1 year, unless terminated earlier. Id. at 3. Documentation. Attachments to the Notice provide redacted versions of the new contract; a certification addressing the consistency of costs and prices with applicable statutory criteria; and the original Governors’ Decision No. 08–24 addressing IBRS contracts and related material. Id. Attachments 1 through 3, respectively. Attachment 4 is an application for non-public treatment of unredacted versions of the material in Attachments 1 through 3. Postal Service representations. The Postal Service asserts that the instant contract is in compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633; is functionally equivalent to other IBRS agreements; and fits within the Mail Classification Schedule language for IBRS contracts. Notice at 5–6. Accordingly, it asserts that the contract should be included within IBRS Competitive Contracts 3 (MC2011–21). Id. at 6. III. Commission Action The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2012–54 for consideration of matters raised in the instant Notice. James F. Callow is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative). Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s filings in the captioned dockets are consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642, 39 CFR 3015.5, and 39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due no later than August 21, 2012. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2012–54 for consideration of the matters raised in the Notice of the United States Postal Service Filing of a Functionally Equivalent International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 3 Negotiated Settlement Agreement, filed August 29, 2012. 3 The IBRS 3 baseline contract was approved in Docket Nos. MC2011–21 and CP2011–59. PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54937 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints James F. Callow to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this docket. 3. Comments are due no later than September 7, 2012. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–21897 Filed 9–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–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. Extension: Schedule 14D–1F; OMB Control No. 3235– 0376; SEC File No. 270–338. 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. Schedule 14D–1F (17 CFR 240.14d102) is a form that may be used by any person making a cash tender or exchange offer (the ‘‘bidder’’) for securities of any issuer, incorporated or organized under the laws of Canada or any Canadian province or territory, that is a foreign private issuer and less than 40% of the outstanding class of such issuer’s securities that is the subject of the offer is held by U.S. holders. Schedule 14D–1F is designed to facilitate cross-border transactions in securities of Canadian issuers. The information required to be filed with the Commission provides security holders with material information regarding the bidder as well as the transaction so that they may make informed investment decisions. Schedule 14D–1F takes approximately 2 hours per response to prepare and is filed by approximately 5 respondents annually for a total reporting burden of 10 hours. E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1 54938 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 173 / Thursday, September 6, 2012 / Notices 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 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. 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 30, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. prepared by the filer for a total reporting burden of 72 hours (2 hours per response x 36 responses). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the 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 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. 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 30, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–21907 Filed 9–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P [FR Doc. 2012–21904 Filed 9–5–12; 8:45 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Proposed Collection; Comment Request SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Proposed Collection; Comment Request TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Extension: Form T–2; OMB Control No. 3235–0111; SEC File No. 270–122. 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 approval. Form T–2 (17 CFR 269.2) is a statement of eligibility of an individual trustee under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. The information is used to determine whether the individual is qualified to serve as a trustee under the indenture. Form T–2 takes approximately 9 hours per response to prepare and is filed by 36 respondents. We estimate that 25% of the 9 burden hours (2 hours per responses) is VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:45 Sep 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549–0213. Extension: Form T–3; OMB Control No. 3235–0105; SEC File No. 270–123. 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 approval. Form T–3 (17 CFR 269.3) is an application for qualification of an indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. 77aaa et seq.). The information provided under Form T–3 is used by the Commission to determine whether to qualify an indenture relating to an offering of debt securities that is PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 not required to be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.). Form T–3 takes approximately 43 hours per response to prepare and is filed by 78 respondents. We estimate that 25% of the 43 burden hours (11 hours per response) is prepared by the filer for a total reporting burden of 858 hours (11 hours per response x 78 responses). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this proposed collection of information is necessary for the 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 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. 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 30, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–21905 Filed 9–5–12; 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 and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549– 0213. Extension: Form T–4; OMB Control No. 3235–0107 ; SEC File No. 270–124. 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 approval. Form T–4 (17 CFR 269.4) is a form used by an issuer to apply for an E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 173 (Thursday, September 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54937-54938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21907]


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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:
    Schedule 14D-1F; OMB Control No. 3235-0376; SEC File No. 270-
338.
    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.
    Schedule 14D-1F (17 CFR 240.14d-102) is a form that may be used by 
any person making a cash tender or exchange offer (the ``bidder'') for 
securities of any issuer, incorporated or organized under the laws of 
Canada or any Canadian province or territory, that is a foreign private 
issuer and less than 40% of the outstanding class of such issuer's 
securities that is the subject of the offer is held by U.S. holders. 
Schedule 14D-1F is designed to facilitate cross-border transactions in 
securities of Canadian issuers. The information required to be filed 
with the Commission provides security holders with material information 
regarding the bidder as well as the transaction so that they may make 
informed investment decisions. Schedule 14D-1F takes approximately 2 
hours per response to prepare and is filed by approximately 5 
respondents annually for a total reporting burden of 10 hours.

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    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 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.
    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: August 30, 2012.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-21907 Filed 9-5-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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