Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 64150-64151 [2012-25602]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 64150 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 202 / Thursday, October 18, 2012 / Notices increase by 4.3 percent. Registered Mail prices increase by 10.2 percent. International Return Receipt also receives price increases, and International Postal Money Order prices increase by 1.1 percent. The amount of merchandise insurance coverage available for no fee increases from $100 to $200. Because the Postal Service is eliminating the $0.85 fee for the $100.01–$200 merchandise insurance coverage tier, the overall price increase for international ancillary services is zero percent. Details of these changes may be found in the attachment to Governors’ Decision No. 12–2 which is included as part of the Notice. The Notice also includes three additional attachments: • A redacted table showing FY 2013 projected volumes, revenues, attributable costs, contribution, and cost coverage for each product, assuming implementation of the new prices on January 27, 2013. • A redacted table showing FY 2013 projected volumes, revenues, attributable costs, contribution, and cost coverage for each product, assuming a hypothetical implementation of the new prices on October 1, 2012. • An application for non-public treatment of the attributable costs, contribution, and cost coverage data in the unredacted version of the annex to Governors’ Decision No. 12–2, as well as the supporting materials for the data. The table referenced above shows that the share of institutional cost generated by competitive products, assuming implementation of new prices on January 27, 2013, is expected to be 10.4 percent. Notice. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013–3 to consider the Postal Service’s Notice. Interested persons may express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and 39 CFR 3020 subparts B and E. Comments are due no later than October 26, 2012. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Emmett Rand Costich is appointed to serve as Public Representative to represent the interests of the general public in this docket. It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2013–3 to provide interested persons an opportunity to express views and offer comments on whether the planned changes are consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and 39 CFR 3020 subparts B and E. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 17, 2012 Jkt 229001 2. Comments on the Notice are due no later than October 26, 2012. 3. The Commission appoints Emmett Rand Costich to serve as Public Representative to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–25655 Filed 10–17–12; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179. The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on October 10, 2012, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 11 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2013–1, CP2013–1. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P [FR Doc. 2012–25597 Filed 10–17–12; 8:45 am] POSTAL SERVICE BILLING CODE 7710–12–P Product Change—Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Effective date: October 18, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on October 10, 2012, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 44 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2013–2, CP2013–2. SUMMARY: Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice. [FR Doc. 2012–25596 Filed 10–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Express Mail and Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Effective date: October 18, 2012. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 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 20549–0213. Extension: Rule 17Ad–13; SEC File No. 270–263; OMB Control No. 3235–0275. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (‘‘PRA’’), 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 (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Rule 17Ad–13 (17 CFR 240.17Ad–13) requires an annual study and evaluation of internal accounting controls under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). It requires approximately 150 registered transfer agents to obtain an annual report on the adequacy of their internal accounting controls from an independent accountant. In addition, transfer agents must maintain copies of any reports prepared pursuant to Rule 17Ad–13 plus any documents prepared to notify the Commission and appropriate regulatory agencies in the event that the transfer agent is required to take any corrective action. These recordkeeping requirements assist the Commission and other regulatory agencies with monitoring transfer agents and ensuring compliance with the rule. Small transfer agents are exempt from Rule 17Ad–13 as are transfer agents that service only their own companies’ securities. E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 202 / Thursday, October 18, 2012 / Notices Approximately 150 independent, professional transfer agents must file the independent accountant’s report annually. We estimate that the annual internal time burden for each transfer agent to comply with Rule 17Ad–13 by submitting the report prepared by the independent accountant to the Commission is minimal. The time required for the independent accountant to prepare the accountant’s report varies with each transfer agent depending on the size and nature of the transfer agent’s operations. The Commission estimates that, on average, each report can be completed by the independent accountant in 120 hours, resulting in a total of 18,000 external hours annually (120 hours × 150 reports). The burden was estimated using Commission review of filed Rule 17Ad–13 reports and Commission conversations with transfer agents and accountants. The Commission estimates that, on average, 120 hours are needed to perform the study, prepare the report, and retain the required records on an annual basis. Assuming an average hourly rate of an independent accountant of $60, the average total annual cost of the report is $7,200. The total annual cost for the approximate 150 respondents is approximately $1,080,000. The retention period for the recordkeeping requirement under Rule 17Ad–13 is three years following the date of a report prepared pursuant to the rule. The recordkeeping requirement under Rule 17Ad–13 is mandatory to assist the Commission and other regulatory agencies with monitoring transfer agents and ensuring compliance with the rule. This rule does not involve the collection of confidential information. 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 any 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. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 17, 2012 Jkt 229001 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 Mail Box@sec.gov. Dated: October 12, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–25602 Filed 10–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–68051; File No. SR–BX– 2012–067] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Modify BX’s Fee Schedule Governing Order Execution and Routing October 12, 2012. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on October 1, 2012, NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (‘‘BX’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) a proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change BX proposes to modify BX’s fee schedule governing order execution and routing. BX will implement the proposed change on October 1, 2012. The text of the proposed rule change is available at https:// nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.com/, at BX’s principal office, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included statements concerning the purpose of, 1 15 2 17 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose BX is amending its fee schedule governing order execution and routing. The general purposes of the fee changes are to (i) encourage greater provision of liquidity through BX by expanding BX’s Qualified Liquidity Provider program, and (ii) increase fees for routing orders to the New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’) to reflect announced price increases by that exchange.3 All of the changes pertain to securities priced at $1 or more per share. First, BX is expanding its Qualified Liquidity Provider program. Under the program, a qualifying member is eligible to pay a reduced fee for liquidityproviding orders ($0.0015 per share executed versus the usual fee of $0.0018 per share executed) entered through an eligible market participant identifier (‘‘MPID’’). Currently, a Qualified Liquidity Provider must have (i) shares of liquidity provided and (ii) total shares of liquidity accessed and provided in all securities through one or more of its NASDAQ OMX BX Equities System MPIDs that represent more than 0.40% and 0.50%, respectively, of the total consolidated volume reported to all consolidated transaction reporting plans by all exchanges and trade reporting facilities (‘‘Consolidated Volume’’) during the month. If a member satisfies these criteria, it is then eligible to pay the reduced fee for liquidity-providing orders entered through a ‘‘Qualified MPID.’’ A Qualified MPID is an MPID of a Qualified Liquidity Provider through which, for at least 150 securities, it quotes at the national best bid or offer (‘‘NBBO’’) an average of at least 25% of the time during regular market hours (9:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.) during the month. Under the proposed change, BX will add an additional means of becoming a Qualified Liquidity Provider. Specifically, a Qualified Liquidity Provider may also be a member with (i) shares of liquidity provided and (ii) total shares of 3 See Sfmt 4703 64151 E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM SR–NYSE–2012–50 (September 26, 2012). 18OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 202 (Thursday, October 18, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64150-64151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25602]


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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 17Ad-13; SEC File No. 270-263; OMB Control No. 3235-0275.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (``PRA''), 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 (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    Rule 17Ad-13 (17 CFR 240.17Ad-13) requires an annual study and 
evaluation of internal accounting controls under the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). It requires approximately 
150 registered transfer agents to obtain an annual report on the 
adequacy of their internal accounting controls from an independent 
accountant. In addition, transfer agents must maintain copies of any 
reports prepared pursuant to Rule 17Ad-13 plus any documents prepared 
to notify the Commission and appropriate regulatory agencies in the 
event that the transfer agent is required to take any corrective 
action. These recordkeeping requirements assist the Commission and 
other regulatory agencies with monitoring transfer agents and ensuring 
compliance with the rule. Small transfer agents are exempt from Rule 
17Ad-13 as are transfer agents that service only their own companies' 
securities.

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    Approximately 150 independent, professional transfer agents must 
file the independent accountant's report annually. We estimate that the 
annual internal time burden for each transfer agent to comply with Rule 
17Ad-13 by submitting the report prepared by the independent accountant 
to the Commission is minimal. The time required for the independent 
accountant to prepare the accountant's report varies with each transfer 
agent depending on the size and nature of the transfer agent's 
operations. The Commission estimates that, on average, each report can 
be completed by the independent accountant in 120 hours, resulting in a 
total of 18,000 external hours annually (120 hours x 150 reports). The 
burden was estimated using Commission review of filed Rule 17Ad-13 
reports and Commission conversations with transfer agents and 
accountants. The Commission estimates that, on average, 120 hours are 
needed to perform the study, prepare the report, and retain the 
required records on an annual basis. Assuming an average hourly rate of 
an independent accountant of $60, the average total annual cost of the 
report is $7,200. The total annual cost for the approximate 150 
respondents is approximately $1,080,000.
    The retention period for the recordkeeping requirement under Rule 
17Ad-13 is three years following the date of a report prepared pursuant 
to the rule. The recordkeeping requirement under Rule 17Ad-13 is 
mandatory to assist the Commission and other regulatory agencies with 
monitoring transfer agents and ensuring compliance with the rule. This 
rule does not involve the collection of confidential information.
    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 
any 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.
    The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 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 
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or 
send an email to: PRA Mail Box@sec.gov.

    Dated: October 12, 2012.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-25602 Filed 10-17-12; 8:45 am]
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