Data Collection Available for Public Comments, 32647-32648 [2015-14003]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 110 / Tuesday, June 9, 2015 / Notices C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others The Exchange has not solicited or received comments on the proposed rule change from market participants or others. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the proposed rule change does not (i) significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 18 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.19 At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act 20 to determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NSX–2015–02. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NSX– 2015–02 and should be submitted on or before June 30, 2015. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.21 Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–13985 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– NSX–2015–02 on the subject line. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments 60-day notice and request for comments. ACTION: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 18 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 19 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and the text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. 20 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:47 Jun 08, 2015 Jkt 235001 The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the new collection of information described SUMMARY: 21 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32647 below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35 requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information to OMB, and to allow 60 days for the public to comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with such requirements and announces SBA’s proposal to conduct a survey of the small businesses who participate in SBA’s Regional Innovation Clusters (RIC) program. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 10, 2015. ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Brittany Borg, Contracting Officer Representative, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW. Suite 6200, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brittany Borg, Contracting Officer Representative, 202–401–1354, oedsurvey@sba.gov or Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030, curtis.rich@sba.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a request for the collection of new information. In October 2014, a new cohort of sites was added to the Regional Innovation Clusters (RIC) initiative, which was originally started in October 1, 2010 by the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development. Through this initiative, organizations in 11 communities across the U.S. have been selected to provide industry-specific assistance to small businesses, and to develop industry relationships and supply chains within their regions. Clusters—geographically concentrated groups of interconnected businesses, suppliers, service providers, and associated institutions in a particular industry or field—act as a networking hub to convene a number of resources to help navigate the funding, procurement, and supply-chain opportunities in a specific industry. SBA is conducting an evaluation of the Regional Innovation Clusters initiative to determine how the clusters have developed, the type and volume of services they provided to small businesses, client perceptions of the program, and the various outcomes related to their existence, including collaboration among firms, innovation, and small business growth. Small business growth will be compared to the overall growth of firms in those same regions and industries. This evaluation will also include lessons learned and success stories. SBA proposes the use of E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 32648 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 110 / Tuesday, June 9, 2015 / Notices three instruments for data collection and analysis of three distinct populations. These instruments are: (1) Small Business Survey, (2) Large Organization Survey and (3) Cluster Administrator Survey. In addition, SBA plans to interview each of the 11 cluster administrators several times a year regarding program impact and successes or challenges, and to obtain clarifications on information provided in quarterly reports. Each of the proposed surveys will be administered electronically and will contain both open- and close-ended questions. The information collected and analyzed from these instruments will contribute to monitoring performance metrics and program goals, as well as recommendations on improving program practices. (a) Solicitation of Public Comments: SBA is requesting comments on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected. (b) Summary of Information Collection: Small Business Survey Description of Respondents: small businesses participating in the 11 clusters. Estimated Number of Respondents: 410. Estimated Annual Responses: 410. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 218. Large Organization Survey Description of Respondents: large organizations (e.g., universities, public sector agencies) participating in one of the 11 clusters. Estimated Number of Respondents: 195. Estimated Annual Responses: 195. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 71. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Cluster Administrator Survey Description of Respondents: administration team of one of the 11 clusters. Estimated Number of Respondents: 11. Estimated Annual Responses: 11. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 80. Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 2015–14003 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:47 Jun 08, 2015 Jkt 235001 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) [Disaster Declaration #14336 and #14337] James E. Rivera, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. Texas Disaster #TX–00448 [FR Doc. 2015–14006 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 8025–01–P This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Texas (FEMA–4223–DR), dated 05/29/2015. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/04/2015 and continuing. Effective Date: 05/29/2015. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/28/2015. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/29/2016. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 05/29/2015, Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services of governmental nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Cooke, Gaines, Grimes, Harris, Hays, Navarro, Van Zandt SUMMARY: The Interest Rates are: Percent For Physical Damage: Non-Profit Organizations With Credit Available Elsewhere ... Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... For Economic Injury: Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... 2.625 2.625 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Disaster Declaration #14334 and #14335] Texas Disaster #TX–00447 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA– 4223–DR), dated 05/29/2015. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/04/2015 and continuing. Effective Date: 05/29/2015. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/28/2015. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/29/2016. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 05/29/2015, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Harris, Hays, Van Zandt Contiguous Counties (Economic Injury Loans Only): Texas: Blanco, Brazoria, Caldwell, Chambers, Comal, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Liberty, Montgomery, Rains, Smith, Travis, Waller, Wood The Interest Rates are: SUMMARY: 2.625 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 14336B and for economic injury is 14337B. PO 00000 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Percent For Physical Damage: Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 3.375

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32647-32648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14003]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Data Collection Available for Public Comments

ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request 
approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the new 
collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35 requires federal agencies to 
publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed 
collection of information to OMB, and to allow 60 days for the public 
to comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with such 
requirements and announces SBA's proposal to conduct a survey of the 
small businesses who participate in SBA's Regional Innovation Clusters 
(RIC) program.

DATES: Submit comments on or before August 10, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Brittany Borg, Contracting Officer 
Representative, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, U.S. Small 
Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW. Suite 6200, Washington, DC 
20416.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brittany Borg, Contracting Officer 
Representative, 202-401-1354, oedsurvey@sba.gov or Curtis B. Rich, 
Management Analyst, 202-205-7030, curtis.rich@sba.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a request for the collection of new 
information.
    In October 2014, a new cohort of sites was added to the Regional 
Innovation Clusters (RIC) initiative, which was originally started in 
October 1, 2010 by the Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Office of 
Entrepreneurial Development. Through this initiative, organizations in 
11 communities across the U.S. have been selected to provide industry-
specific assistance to small businesses, and to develop industry 
relationships and supply chains within their regions. Clusters--
geographically concentrated groups of interconnected businesses, 
suppliers, service providers, and associated institutions in a 
particular industry or field--act as a networking hub to convene a 
number of resources to help navigate the funding, procurement, and 
supply-chain opportunities in a specific industry.
    SBA is conducting an evaluation of the Regional Innovation Clusters 
initiative to determine how the clusters have developed, the type and 
volume of services they provided to small businesses, client 
perceptions of the program, and the various outcomes related to their 
existence, including collaboration among firms, innovation, and small 
business growth. Small business growth will be compared to the overall 
growth of firms in those same regions and industries. This evaluation 
will also include lessons learned and success stories. SBA proposes the 
use of

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three instruments for data collection and analysis of three distinct 
populations. These instruments are: (1) Small Business Survey, (2) 
Large Organization Survey and (3) Cluster Administrator Survey. In 
addition, SBA plans to interview each of the 11 cluster administrators 
several times a year regarding program impact and successes or 
challenges, and to obtain clarifications on information provided in 
quarterly reports. Each of the proposed surveys will be administered 
electronically and will contain both open- and close-ended questions. 
The information collected and analyzed from these instruments will 
contribute to monitoring performance metrics and program goals, as well 
as recommendations on improving program practices.
    (a) Solicitation of Public Comments:
    SBA is requesting comments on (a) whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its 
functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether 
there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of 
automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) 
whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information collected.
    (b) Summary of Information Collection:

Small Business Survey

    Description of Respondents: small businesses participating in the 
11 clusters.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 410.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 410.
    Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 218.

Large Organization Survey

    Description of Respondents: large organizations (e.g., 
universities, public sector agencies) participating in one of the 11 
clusters.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 195.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 195.
    Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 71.

Cluster Administrator Survey

    Description of Respondents: administration team of one of the 11 
clusters.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 11.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 11.
    Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 80.

Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2015-14003 Filed 6-8-15; 8:45 am]
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