Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 22357 [2017-09728]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 92 / Monday, May 15, 2017 / Notices Burden to the Public Estimated burden (hours) of the collection of information: a. Number of respondents: 18,000. b. Frequency of response: one time. c. Completion time: 10 minutes. d. Annual burden hours: 3000 hours. General Description of Collection: The reference form is a tool that the Peace Corps employs to ensure a standardized suitability review of applicants. The Assessment and Placement Officer requests the completion of the reference form and uses the information therein to assist in determining the suitability and competitiveness of the applicant. Request for Comment: Peace Corps invites comments on whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for proper performance of the functions of the Peace Corps, including whether the information will have practical use; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the information to be collected; and, ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. This notice is issued in Washington, DC on May 8, 2017. Denora Miller, FOIA/Privacy Act Officer, Management. [FR Doc. 2017–09690 Filed 5–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6051–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [SEC File No. 270–564, OMB Control No. 3235–0628] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–0213. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Extension: Rule 17g–2. 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 existing collection of information provided for in Rule 17g–2 (17 CFR 240.17g–2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (‘‘Exchange Act’’). The Commission plans to submit this VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:51 May 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Rule 17g–2, ‘‘Records to be made and retained by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations,’’ implements the Commission’s recordkeeping rulemaking authority under Section 17(a) of the Exchange Act.1 The rule requires a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (‘‘NRSRO’’) to make and retain certain records relating to its business and to retain certain other business records, if such records are made. The rule also prescribes the time periods and manner in which all these records must be retained. There are 10 credit rating agencies registered with the Commission as NRSROs under section 15E of the Exchange Act, which have already established the record keeping policies and procedures required by Rule 17g–2. Based on staff experience, NRSROs are estimated to spend a total industry-wide burden of 2,390 annual hours to make and retain the appropriate records. 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 on respondents; 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 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: Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi PavlikSimon, 100 F St. NE., Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: May 10, 2017. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–09728 Filed 5–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–80631; File No. SR–ICEEU– 2017–006] Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Europe Limited; Notice of Proposed Rule Change, SecurityBased Swap Submission or Advance Notice Relating to the CDS End-of-Day Price Discovery Policy May 9, 2017. 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 April 26, 2017, ICE Clear Europe Limited (‘‘ICE Clear Europe’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared primarily by ICE Clear Europe. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change, Security-Based Swap Submission, or Advance Notice The principal purpose of the changes is to modify certain aspects of ICE Clear Europe’s CDS End-of-Day Price Discovery Policy (the ‘‘EOD Price Discovery Policy’’) and Price Submission Disciplinary Framework. II. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change, Security-Based Swap Submission or Advance Notice In its filing with the Commission, ICE Clear Europe included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. ICE Clear Europe has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A), (B), and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. 1 15 1 15 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78q. Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 2 17 Sfmt 4703 22357 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 92 (Monday, May 15, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 22357]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09728]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-564, OMB Control No. 3235-0628]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rule 17g-2.

    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 existing 
collection of information provided for in Rule 17g-2 (17 CFR 240.17g-2) 
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 
(``Exchange Act''). The Commission plans to submit this existing 
collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget 
(``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    Rule 17g-2, ``Records to be made and retained by nationally 
recognized statistical rating organizations,'' implements the 
Commission's recordkeeping rulemaking authority under Section 17(a) of 
the Exchange Act.\1\ The rule requires a Nationally Recognized 
Statistical Rating Organization (``NRSRO'') to make and retain certain 
records relating to its business and to retain certain other business 
records, if such records are made. The rule also prescribes the time 
periods and manner in which all these records must be retained. There 
are 10 credit rating agencies registered with the Commission as NRSROs 
under section 15E of the Exchange Act, which have already established 
the record keeping policies and procedures required by Rule 17g-2. 
Based on staff experience, NRSROs are estimated to spend a total 
industry-wide burden of 2,390 annual hours to make and retain the 
appropriate records. 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 on respondents; 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.
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    The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid 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: Pamela Dyson, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi 
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F St. NE., Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: 
PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.

    Dated: May 10, 2017.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-09728 Filed 5-12-17; 8:45 am]
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