Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 9038 [2016-03642]

Download as PDF 9038 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 23, 2016 / Notices 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 the filing also will 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– NYSEArca–2016–14 and should be submitted on or before March 15, 2016. pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5 the Commission designated a longer period within which to either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change.6 On January 28, 2016, the Exchange withdrew the proposed rule change (SR–NYSEArca–2015–104). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.37 Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [FR Doc. 2016–03667 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am] Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–2736. BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule Change To Adopt a New Policy Relating To Trade Reports for Exchange Traded Products February 18, 2016. On October 28, 2015, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’) 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 a new policy relating to the Exchange’s treatment of trade reports for Exchange Traded Products that it determines to be inconsistent with the prevailing market. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on November 18, 2015.3 The Commission received two comments on the proposed rule change.4 On December 17, 2015, CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 76431 (Nov. 12, 2015), 80 FR 72126. 4 See Letter from Gary Gastineau, ETF Consultants.com, Inc., to the Commission (Nov. 27, 2015); Letter from James J. Angel, Associate Professor, Georgetown University, to the Commission (Dec. 5, 2015). All comments on the proposed rule change are available on the Commission’s Web site at: https://www.sec.gov/ mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1 15 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Feb 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 [FR Doc. 2016–03739 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Proposed Collection; Comment Request Extension: Rule 204–3, SEC File No. 270–42, OMB Control No. 3235–0047. [Release No. 34–77170; SR–NYSEArca– 2015–104] 37 17 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. 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. The title for the collection of information is ‘‘Rule 204–3 (17 CFR 275.204–3) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.’’ (15 U.S.C. 80b). Rule 204–3, the ‘‘brochure rule,’’ requires advisers to deliver their brochures and brochure supplements at the start of an advisory relationship and to deliver annually thereafter the full updated brochure or a summary of material changes to their brochure. The rule also requires that advisers deliver comments/sr-nysearca-2015-104/ nysearca2015104.shtml. 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 76673, 80 FR 79963 (Dec. 23, 2015). The Commission determined that it was appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it had sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change and the comments received. Accordingly, the Commission designated February 16, 2016 as the date by which it should approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change. 7 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 an amended brochure or brochure supplement (or just a statement describing the amendment) to clients only when disciplinary information in the brochure or supplement becomes materially inaccurate. The brochure assists the client in determining whether to retain, or continue employing, the adviser. The information that Rule 204–3 requires to be contained in the brochure is also used by the Commission and staff in its enforcement, regulatory, and examination programs. This collection of information is found at 17 CFR 275.204–3 and is mandatory. The respondents to this information collection are investment advisers registered with the Commission. Our latest data indicate that there were 11,956 advisers registered with the Commission as of January 4, 2016. The Commission has estimated that compliance with rule 204–3 imposes a burden of approximately 39 hours annually based on an average adviser having 1,494 clients. Based on this figure, the Commission estimates a total annual burden of 466,145 hours for this collection of information. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comments to Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; or send an email to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: February 17, 2016. Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 9038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03642]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


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 204-3, SEC File No. 270-42, OMB Control No. 3235-
0047.

    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.
    The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 204-3 (17 CFR 
275.204-3) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.'' (15 U.S.C. 
80b). Rule 204-3, the ``brochure rule,'' requires advisers to deliver 
their brochures and brochure supplements at the start of an advisory 
relationship and to deliver annually thereafter the full updated 
brochure or a summary of material changes to their brochure. The rule 
also requires that advisers deliver an amended brochure or brochure 
supplement (or just a statement describing the amendment) to clients 
only when disciplinary information in the brochure or supplement 
becomes materially inaccurate. The brochure assists the client in 
determining whether to retain, or continue employing, the adviser. The 
information that Rule 204-3 requires to be contained in the brochure is 
also used by the Commission and staff in its enforcement, regulatory, 
and examination programs. This collection of information is found at 17 
CFR 275.204-3 and is mandatory.
    The respondents to this information collection are investment 
advisers registered with the Commission. Our latest data indicate that 
there were 11,956 advisers registered with the Commission as of January 
4, 2016. The Commission has estimated that compliance with rule 204-3 
imposes a burden of approximately 39 hours annually based on an average 
adviser having 1,494 clients. Based on this figure, the Commission 
estimates a total annual burden of 466,145 hours for this collection of 
information.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 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 in writing within 60 days of this publication.
    Please direct your written comments to Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi 
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; or send an email 
to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    Dated: February 17, 2016.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-03642 Filed 2-22-16; 8:45 am]
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