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On October 7, 2014, the Commission instituted proceedings 5 to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act.6 The Commission thereafter received three comment letters in response to the Order Instituting Proceedings.7 On January 9, 2015, the Commission extended the time period for Commission action to March 12, 2015.8 On March 3, 2015, FINRA withdrew the proposed rule change (SR–FINRA– 2014–030). Ted Wackler, Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director. Dana.Hickman@RRB.GOV. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Charles Mierzwa, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611–2092 or emailed to Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–06098 Filed 3–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3170–W1–P National Science and Technology Council [FR Doc. 2015–06090 Filed 3–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting. The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), will hold a workshop entitled ‘‘Quantifying Exposure to Engineered Nanomaterials (QEEN) from Manufactured Products—Addressing Environmental, Health, and Safety Implications’’ on July 7 and 8, 2015. This is a technical workshop with an aim to determine the state of exposure science and the tools and methods available to characterize and quantify exposure to engineered nanomaterials from consumer products. A main goal is to bridge toxicology with exposure science. The workshop will include an overview of the field by exposure science experts, breakout sessions to better understand the challenges and accomplishments thus far in exposure science, and a poster session. DATES: The Workshop will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA, 22209. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Shelah Morita, 703–292–4503, smorita@ nnco.nano.gov, NNCO. Additional information is posted at https:// nano.gov/QEENworkshop. Registration: Registration opens on May 7, 2015 at https://nano.gov/ QEENworkshop. Due to space limitations, pre-registration for the workshop is required. 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(‘‘FINRA’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to adopt rules relating to quotation requirements for over-the-counter (‘‘OTC’’) equity securities and to delete the rules relating to the OTC Bulletin Board Service (‘‘OTCBB’’) and thus cease its operation. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 15, 2014.3 On August 8, 2014, FINRA consented to extending the time period for the Commission to either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, or to institute proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, to October 10, 2014. The Commission received one comment letter on the proposed rule change.4 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 72575 (July 9, 2014), 79 FR 41339 (‘‘Notice’’). 4 See Letter from Daniel Zinn, General Counsel, OTC Markets Group Inc., dated August 5, 2014. 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [SEC File No. 270–433, OMB Control No. 3235–0489] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–2736. Extension: Rule 17a–6. SEC File No. 270–433, OMB Control No. 3235–0489. 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 collection of information provided for in Rule 17a–6 (17 CFR 240.17a–6) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 13922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06098]


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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY


National Science and Technology Council

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on 
behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) 
Subcommittee of the Committee on Technology, National Science and 
Technology Council (NSTC), will hold a workshop entitled ``Quantifying 
Exposure to Engineered Nanomaterials (QEEN) from Manufactured 
Products--Addressing Environmental, Health, and Safety Implications'' 
on July 7 and 8, 2015. This is a technical workshop with an aim to 
determine the state of exposure science and the tools and methods 
available to characterize and quantify exposure to engineered 
nanomaterials from consumer products. A main goal is to bridge 
toxicology with exposure science. The workshop will include an overview 
of the field by exposure science experts, breakout sessions to better 
understand the challenges and accomplishments thus far in exposure 
science, and a poster session.

DATES: The Workshop will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. 
until 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 
N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA, 22209.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Shelah Morita, 703-292-4503, 
smorita@nnco.nano.gov, NNCO. Additional information is posted at https://nano.gov/QEENworkshop.
    Registration: Registration opens on May 7, 2015 at https://nano.gov/QEENworkshop. Due to space limitations, pre-registration for the 
workshop is required. Written notices of participation should be sent 
to jbeamon@nnco.nano.gov or to Jewel Beamon, 4201 Wilson Blvd., 
Stafford II, Suite 405, Arlington, VA 22230. Please provide your full 
name, title, affiliation, and email or mailing address when 
registering. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis until 
capacity is reached or until close of business May 28, 2015.
    Meeting Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation 
to access this workshop should contact Jewel Beamon at 703-292-7741 at 
least ten business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.

Ted Wackler,
Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Director.
[FR Doc. 2015-06098 Filed 3-16-15; 8:45 am]
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