Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 28899-28900 [2013-11621]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 95 / Thursday, May 16, 2013 / Notices Dated: May 10, 2013. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–11622 Filed 5–15–13; 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 20a–1; OMB Control No. 3235–0158, SEC File No. 270–132. 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 (the ‘‘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. Rule 20a–1 (17 CFR 270.20a–1) was adopted under Section 20(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘‘1940 Act’’) (15 U.S.C. 80a–20(a)) and concerns the solicitation of proxies, consents, and authorizations with respect to securities issued by registered investment companies (‘‘Funds’’). More specifically, rule 20a–1 under the 1940 Act (15 U.S.C. 80a–1 et seq.) requires that the solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to a security issued by a Fund be in compliance with Regulation 14A (17 CFR 240.14a–1 et seq.), Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a–101), and all other rules and regulations adopted pursuant to section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘1934 Act’’) (15 U.S.C. 78n(a)). It also requires, in certain circumstances, a Fund’s investment adviser or a prospective adviser, and certain affiliates of the adviser or prospective adviser, to transmit to the person making the solicitation the information necessary to enable that person to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the solicitation. In addition, rule 20a–1 instructs Funds that have made a public offering of securities and that hold security holder votes for which proxies, consents, or authorizations are not being solicited, to refer to section 14(c) of the 1934 Act (15 U.S.C. 78n(c)) and the information statement requirements set forth in the rules thereunder. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 May 15, 2013 Jkt 229001 The types of proposals voted upon by Fund shareholders include not only the typical matters considered in proxy solicitations made by operating companies, such as the election of directors, but also include issues that are unique to Funds, such as the approval of an investment advisory contract and the approval of changes in fundamental investment policies of the Fund. Through rule 20a–1, any person making a solicitation with respect to a security issued by a Fund must, similar to operating company solicitations, comply with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Section 14(a) of the 1934 Act. Some of those Section 14(a) rules and regulations, however, include provisions specifically related to Funds, including certain particularized disclosure requirements set forth in Item 22 of Schedule 14A under the 1934 Act. Rule 20a–1 is intended to ensure that investors in Fund securities are provided with appropriate information upon which to base informed decisions regarding the actions for which Funds solicit proxies. Without rule 20a–1, Fund issuers would not be required to comply with the rules and regulations adopted under Section 14(a) of the 1934 Act, which are applicable to non-Fund issuers, including the provisions relating to the form of proxy and disclosure in proxy statements. The staff currently estimates that approximately 1,108 proxy statements are filed by Funds annually. Based on staff estimations and information from the industry, the staff estimates that the average annual burden associated with the preparation and submission of proxy statements is 85 hours per response, for a total annual burden of 94,180 hours (1,108 responses × 85 hours per response = 94,180). In addition, the staff estimates the costs for purchased services, such as outside legal counsel, proxy statement mailing, and proxy tabulation services, to be $30,000 per proxy solicitation. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 of 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 PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28899 in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comments to Thomas Bayer, 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. Dated: May 10, 2013. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–11620 Filed 5–15–13; 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. Extension: Rule 302; SEC File No. 270–453, OMB Control No. 3235–0510. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’) (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 302 (17 CFR 242.302) of Regulation ATS (17 CFR 242.300 et seq.) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Regulation ATS sets forth a regulatory regime for ‘‘alternative trading systems’’ (‘‘ATSs’’), which are entities that carry out exchange functions but which are not required to register as national securities exchanges under the Act. In lieu of exchange registration, an ATS can instead opt to register with the Commission as a broker-dealer and, as a condition to not having to register as an exchange, must instead comply with Regulation ATS. Rule 302 of Regulation ATS (17 CFR 242.302) describes the recordkeeping requirements for ATSs. Under Rule 302, ATSs are required to make a record of subscribers to the ATS, daily summaries of trading in the ATS, and time-sequenced records of order information in the ATS. The information required to be collected under Rule 302 should increase the abilities of the Commission, state securities regulatory authorities, E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 28900 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 95 / Thursday, May 16, 2013 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES and the self-regulatory organizations to ensure that ATSs are in compliance with Regulation ATS as well as other applicable rules and regulations. If the information is not collected or collected less frequently, the regulators would be limited in their ability to comply with their statutory obligations, provide for the protection of investors, and promote the maintenance of fair and orderly markets. Respondents consist of ATSs that choose to register as broker-dealers and comply with the requirements of Regulation ATS. There are currently 92 respondents. These respondents will spend approximately 11,960 hours per year (92 respondents at 130 burden hours/respondent) to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of Rule 302. At an average cost per burden hour of $63, the resultant total related cost of compliance for these respondents is $753,480 per year (11,960 burden hours multiplied by $63/hour). 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 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information under the PRA unless it displays a currently 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, VA 22312 or send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: May 10, 2013. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–11621 Filed 5–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 May 15, 2013 Jkt 229001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. IC–30511; File No. 812–13665] FS Investment Corporation, et al.; Notice of Application May 9, 2013. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of application for an order under sections 17(d), 57(a)(4) and 57(i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ‘‘Act’’) and rule 17d–1 under the Act to permit certain joint transactions otherwise prohibited by sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the Act and rule 17d–1 under the Act. AGENCY: Applicants request an order to permit business development companies (‘‘BDCs’’) to coinvest with certain affiliated investment funds in portfolio companies. APPLICANTS: FS Investment Corporation (‘‘FSIC’’); FS Energy and Power Fund (‘‘FSEP’’); FS Investment Corporation II (‘‘FSIC II,’’ and collectively with FSIC and FSEP, the ‘‘Funds’’); FB Income Advisor, LLC (‘‘FSIC Investment Adviser’’); FS Investment Advisor, LLC (‘‘FSEP Investment Adviser’’); FSIC II Advisor, LLC (‘‘FSIC II Investment Adviser,’’ and collectively with FSEP Investment Adviser and FSIC Investment Adviser, the ‘‘Investment Advisers’’); Broad Street Funding LLC, Arch Street Funding LLC, Locust Street Funding LLC, Race Street Funding LLC and Walnut Street Funding LLC (the ‘‘FSIC SPV Subs’’); FSEP Term Funding, LLC, EP Investments LLC, FSEP–BBH, Inc., Energy Funding LLC and EP Funding LLC (the ‘‘FSEP SPV Subs’’); and Del River LLC, Cooper River LLC, Lehigh River LLC and Cobbs Creek LLC (the ‘‘FSIC II SPV Subs,’’ and collectively with the FSIC SPV Subs and FSEP SPV Subs, the ‘‘SPV Subs’’. FILING DATES: The application was filed on June 12, 2009, and amended on August 17, 2010, February 22, 2012, May 15, 2012, October 15, 2012, March 27, 2013 and May 9, 2013. HEARING OR NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission’s Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on June 3, 2013, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state SUMMARY OF APPLICATION: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Commission’s Secretary. ADDRESSES: Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F St. NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. Applicants: c/o Michael C. Forman, FS Investment Corporation, Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street, Suite 675, Philadelphia, PA 19104–1150. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura L. Solomon, Senior Counsel, at (202) 551–6915 or Daniele Marchesani, Branch Chief, at (202) 551–6821 (Exemptive Applications Office, Division of Investment Management). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or for an applicant using the Company name box, at https:// www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or by calling (202) 551–8090. Applicants’ Representations 1. FSIC, FSEP and FSIC II are externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment companies that have elected or intend to elect, to be regulated as BDCs under the Act.1 Each of FSIC, FSEP and FSIC II’s investment objective is to generate current income and long-term capital appreciation. A majority of the members of the board of directors (‘‘Board’’) of each of the Funds are not ‘‘interested persons’’ as defined in section 2(a)(19) of the Act (‘‘Independent Directors’’). 2. FSIC Investment Adviser, FSEP Investment Adviser and FSIC II Investment Adviser is each registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the ‘‘Advisers Act’’) and serves as the investment adviser to FSIC, FSEP and FSIC II, respectively.2 Each Investment Adviser is an affiliate of Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. (‘‘Franklin Square Capital Partners’’). Franklin Square Capital Partners owns a majority interest in FSEP Investment Adviser and FSIC II Investment Adviser and a minority interest in FSIC Investment Adviser. 1 Section 2(a)(48) defines a BDC to be any closedend investment company that operates for the purpose of making investments in securities described in sections 55(a)(1) through 55(a)(3) of the Act and makes available significant managerial assistance with respect to the issuers of such securities. 2 Each of FSIC, FSIC II and FSEP has sub-advisors who are only affiliated with the Funds as a result of an investment sub-advisory agreement. E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 95 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28899-28900]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11621]


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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 302; SEC File No. 270-453, OMB Control No. 3235-0510.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (``PRA'') (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 302 (17 CFR 
242.302) of Regulation ATS (17 CFR 242.300 et seq.) under the 
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). 
The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information 
to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and 
approval.
    Regulation ATS sets forth a regulatory regime for ``alternative 
trading systems'' (``ATSs''), which are entities that carry out 
exchange functions but which are not required to register as national 
securities exchanges under the Act. In lieu of exchange registration, 
an ATS can instead opt to register with the Commission as a broker-
dealer and, as a condition to not having to register as an exchange, 
must instead comply with Regulation ATS. Rule 302 of Regulation ATS (17 
CFR 242.302) describes the recordkeeping requirements for ATSs. Under 
Rule 302, ATSs are required to make a record of subscribers to the ATS, 
daily summaries of trading in the ATS, and time-sequenced records of 
order information in the ATS.
    The information required to be collected under Rule 302 should 
increase the abilities of the Commission, state securities regulatory 
authorities,

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and the self-regulatory organizations to ensure that ATSs are in 
compliance with Regulation ATS as well as other applicable rules and 
regulations. If the information is not collected or collected less 
frequently, the regulators would be limited in their ability to comply 
with their statutory obligations, provide for the protection of 
investors, and promote the maintenance of fair and orderly markets.
    Respondents consist of ATSs that choose to register as broker-
dealers and comply with the requirements of Regulation ATS. There are 
currently 92 respondents. These respondents will spend approximately 
11,960 hours per year (92 respondents at 130 burden hours/respondent) 
to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of Rule 302. At an 
average cost per burden hour of $63, the resultant total related cost 
of compliance for these respondents is $753,480 per year (11,960 burden 
hours multiplied by $63/hour).
    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 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.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information under the PRA unless it 
displays a currently 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, VA 22312 or send an 
email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    Dated: May 10, 2013.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-11621 Filed 5-15-13; 8:45 am]
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