60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental SIV Chief of Mission Application, 51667-51668 [2017-24207]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 7, 2017 / Notices Applicants 1. The Trust is registered as an openend management investment company under the Act and is a statutory trust organized under the laws of Delaware. Applicants seek relief with respect to one Fund (as defined below, and that Fund, the ‘‘Initial Fund’’). The portfolio positions of each Fund will consist of securities and other assets selected and managed by its Adviser or Subadviser (as defined below) to pursue the Fund’s investment objective. 2. The Adviser, a Delaware limited partnership, will be the investment adviser to the Initial Fund. An Adviser (as defined below) will serve as investment adviser to each Fund. The Adviser is, and any other Adviser will be, registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (‘‘Advisers Act’’). The Adviser may retain one or more subadvisers (each a ‘‘Subadviser’’) to manage the portfolios of the Funds. Any Subadviser will be registered, or not subject to registration, under the Advisers Act. 3. The Distributor is a Colorado corporation and a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will act as the principal underwriter of Shares of the Funds. Applicants request that the requested relief apply to any distributor of Shares, whether affiliated or unaffiliated with the Adviser (included in the term ‘‘Distributor’’). Any Distributor will comply with the terms and conditions of the Order. ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Applicants’ Requested Exemptive Relief 4. Applicants seek the requested Order under section 6(c) of the Act for an exemption from sections 2(a)(32), 5(a)(1), 22(d) and 22(e) of the Act and rule 22c–1 under the Act, under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an exemption from sections 17(a)(1) and 17(a)(2) of the Act, and under section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Act for an exemption from sections 12(d)(1)(A) and (B) of the Act. The requested Order would permit applicants to offer exchange-traded managed funds. Because the relief requested is the same as the relief granted by the Commission under the Reference Order and because the Adviser has entered into, or anticipates entering into, a licensing agreement with Eaton Vance Management, or an affiliate thereof in order to offer exchange-traded managed funds,2 the Order would incorporate by reference 2 Eaton Vance Management has obtained patents with respect to certain aspects of the Funds’ method of operation as exchange-traded managed funds. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Nov 06, 2017 Jkt 244001 the terms and conditions of the Reference Order. 5. Applicants request that the Order apply to the Initial Fund and to any other existing or future open-end management investment company or series thereof that: (a) Is advised by the Adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Adviser (any such entity included in the term ‘‘Adviser’’); and (b) operates as an exchange-traded managed fund as described in the Reference Order; and (c) complies with the terms and conditions of the Order and of the Reference Order, which is incorporated by reference herein (each such company or series and Initial Fund, a ‘‘Fund’’).3 6. Section 6(c) of the Act provides that the Commission may exempt any person, security or transaction, or any class of persons, securities or transactions, from any provisions of the Act, if and to the extent that such exemption is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors and the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of the Act. Section 17(b) of the Act authorizes the Commission to exempt a proposed transaction from section 17(a) of the Act if evidence establishes that the terms of the transaction, including the consideration to be paid or received, are reasonable and fair and do not involve overreaching on the part of any person concerned, and the proposed transaction is consistent with the policies of the registered investment company and the general purposes of the Act. Section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Act provides that the Commission may exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class or classes of persons, securities or transactions, from any provision of section 12(d)(1) if the exemption is consistent with the public interest and the protection of investors. 7. Applicants submit that for the reasons stated in the Reference Order: (1) With respect to the relief requested pursuant to section 6(c) of the Act, the relief is appropriate, in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors and the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of the Act; (2) with respect to the relief request pursuant to section 17(b) of the Act, the proposed transactions are reasonable and fair and do not involve overreaching on the part of any person concerned, are consistent 3 All entities that currently intend to rely on the Order are named as applicants. Any other entity that relies on the Order in the future will comply with the terms and conditions of the Order and of the Reference Order, which is incorporated by reference herein. PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51667 with the policies of each registered investment company concerned and consistent with the general purposes of the Act; and (3) with respect to the relief requested pursuant to section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Act, the relief is consistent with the public interest and the protection of investors. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, pursuant to delegated authority. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–24224 Filed 11–6–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10177] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental SIV Chief of Mission Application Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to January 8, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2017–0041’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: PRA_BurdenComments@ state.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to S. Taylor at PRA_BurdenComments@ state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM 07NON1 51668 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 7, 2017 / Notices • Title of Information Collection: Supplemental SIV Chief of Mission Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0134. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Office (CA/VO/L/ R). • Form Number: DS–157. • Respondents: Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,700. • Estimated Number of Responses: 8,700. • Average Time per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,700 hours. • Frequency: Once per respondent. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Abstract of Proposed Collection Department of State uses Form DS– 157 (Supplemental SIV Chief of Mission Application) in order to facilitate the Chief of Mission approval process required for special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants under section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111–8). The information requested on the form is limited to that which the Chief of Mission uses to evaluate eligibility of SIV applicants. The DS–157 is only being used by Afghan SIV applicants for Chief of Mission approval. Methodology Applicants are required to complete the DS–157, along with other required documentation, and to submit their VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Nov 06, 2017 Jkt 244001 package to the appropriate SIV email address. Edward Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2017–24207 Filed 11–6–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 10194] Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Paper Promises: Early American Photography’’ Exhibition Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Paper Promises: Early American Photography,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, California, from on or about February 27, 2018, until on or about May 27, 2018, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot Chiu in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202–632–6471; email: section2459@state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/ PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257–1 of December 11, 2015). I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: Alyson Grunder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Sunshine Act Meetings Meeting No. 17–04 The TVA Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on November 9, 2017, at Pickwick Landing State Park Inn, 116 State Park Lane, Counce, Tennessee 38326. The public may comment on any agenda item or subject at a public listening session which begins at 9:30 a.m. (CT). Following the end of the public listening session, the meeting will be called to order to consider the agenda items listed below. On-site registration will be available until 15 minutes before the public listening session begins at 9:30 a.m. (CT). Preregistered speakers will address the Board first. TVA management will answer questions from the news media following the Board meeting. STATUS: Open. Agenda Chair’s Welcome Old Business Approval of minutes of the August 23, 2017, Board Meeting New Business 1. Report from President and CEO 2. Report of the Finance, Rates, and Portfolio Committee A. Financial Performance Update B. Long Term Service Agreement for Lagoon Creek C. Large and Medium Transformers 3. Report of the People and Performance Committee A. Fiscal Year 2017 Performance and Compensation B. CEO Compensation for Fiscal Year 2018 4. Report of the Audit, Risk, and Regulation Committee 5. Report of the Nuclear Oversight Committee 6. Report of the External Relations Committee A. Direct-served power arrangements FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call TVA Media Relations at (865) 632–6000, Knoxville, Tennessee. People who plan to attend the meeting and have special needs should call (865) 632–6000. Anyone who wishes to comment on any of the agenda in writing may send their comments to: TVA Board of Directors, Board Agenda Comments, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. Dated: November 2, 2017. Sherry A. Quirk, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2017–24160 Filed 11–6–17; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2017–24298 Filed 11–3–17; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P BILLING CODE 8120–08–P PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM 07NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 7, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51667-51668]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24207]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10177]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental 
SIV Chief of Mission Application

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
January 8, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2017-0041'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to S. Taylor at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental SIV Chief of 
Mission Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Office (CA/VO/L/R).
     Form Number: DS-157.
     Respondents: Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,700.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,700.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,700 hours.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    Department of State uses Form DS-157 (Supplemental SIV Chief of 
Mission Application) in order to facilitate the Chief of Mission 
approval process required for special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants 
under section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (Pub. 
L. 111-8). The information requested on the form is limited to that 
which the Chief of Mission uses to evaluate eligibility of SIV 
applicants. The DS-157 is only being used by Afghan SIV applicants for 
Chief of Mission approval.

Methodology

    Applicants are required to complete the DS-157, along with other 
required documentation, and to submit their package to the appropriate 
SIV email address.

Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2017-24207 Filed 11-6-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P

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