Proposed Collection of Information: Government Securities Act of 1986, 5511-5512 [2018-02423]

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[FR Doc. 2018–02426 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2007–0007] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Petition for Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this provides the public notice that on January 24, 2018, SMS Rail Service petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 223. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA–2007–0007. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Feb 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 Specifically, SMS Rail Service (SLRS) is seeking an extension of its existing waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 223.11, Requirements for existing locomotives, for one of its locomotives, SLRS 308. Locomotive SLRS 308 is a Baldwin Locomotive Works S12, built in 1953. The locomotive is currently in storage, but maintained in serviceable condition. SLRS would like to be able to operate the locomotive again should it have an immediate need. Locomotive SLRS 308 would be operated within the Pureland Industrial Park in Bridgeport, NJ. Maximum operating speed would be 10 miles per hour. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. 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Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5511 association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https:// www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/ privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC. Robert C. Lauby, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–02427 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Fiscal Service Proposed Collection of Information: Government Securities Act of 1986 Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the extension of information collections under the regulations which were issued pursuant to the Government Securities Act of 1986, as amended. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 9, 2018 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for additional information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies should be directed to Lori Santamorena, Government Securities Regulations Staff, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, (202) 504–3632, govsecreg@ fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Government Securities Act of 1986, as amended, (15 U.S.C. 78o–5). OMB Number: 1530–0064. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1 5512 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 7, 2018 / Notices Abstract: The information collections are contained within the regulations issued pursuant to the Government Securities Act (GSA) of 1986, as amended, (15 U.S.C. 78o-5), which require government securities brokers and dealers to make and keep certain records concerning their business activities and their holdings of government securities, to submit financial reports, and to make certain disclosures to investors. The regulations also require depository institutions to keep certain records of non-fiduciary custodial holdings of government securities. The regulations and associated collections are fundamental to customer protection and dealer financial responsibility. Current Actions: Revision of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Private Sector (Government securities brokers and dealers and financial institutions). Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,676. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 224,592. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; 2. the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. 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; and 5. estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: February 2, 2018. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–02423 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Feb 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of 6 individuals and 7 entities that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons and these entities are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel. 202–622–4855; or the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the General Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202–622–2410. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Action On February 2, 2018, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons and entities are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed below. Individuals 1. ASSAF, Nabil Mahmoud (a.k.a. ASSAF, Nabil; a.k.a. ASSAF, Nabil Muhammad), Lebanon; DOB 11 Sep 1964; POB Beirut, Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information—Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL–INMAA ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING). Designated pursuant to section 1(c) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism’’ (E.O. 13224) for acting for or on behalf of AL–INMAA ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING, an entity determined to be subject to E.O. 13224. PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2. BADR–AL–DIN, Muhammad (a.k.a. BADREDDINE, Mohamed; a.k.a. BADREDDINE, Mohammed), Iraq; DOB 12 Oct 1958; POB El Ghbayr 5, Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information— Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL– INMAA ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING). Designated pursuant to section 1(c) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism’’ (E.O. 13224) for acting for or on behalf of AL–INMAA ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING, an entity determined to be subject to E.O. 13224. 3. QANSU, Jihad Muhammad (a.k.a. KANSO, Jehad; a.k.a. KANSO, Jehad Mohamed; a.k.a. KANSO, Jihad; a.k.a. KANSO, Jihad Mohamad; a.k.a. KANSOU, Jihad; a.k.a. KANSOU, Jihad Mohamad; a.k.a. KANSU, Jehad; a.k.a. QANSAWH, Jehad; a.k.a. QANSO, Jehad; a.k.a. QANSU, Jihad), Jinah-Hafez Al Asad Street, Abedah Building-1st Floor, Beirut, Lebanon; Hafez Al Assaad Street, Abadi Building, 1st Floor, Jnah, Baabda, Lebanon; Hafez Al Assaad Street, Ebadi Building, 1st Floor, Jnah, Baabda, Lebanon; DOB 10 Feb 1966; Additional Sanctions Information— Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male; Passport RL2647015 (Lebanon); alt. Passport 127298342 (Venezuela) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL– INMAA ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING). Designated pursuant to section 1(c) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism’’ (E.O. 13224) for acting for or on behalf of AL–INMAA ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING, an entity determined to be subject to E.O. 13224. 4. QANSU, Ali Muhammad (a.k.a. KANSO, Ali Mohamed; a.k.a. KANSOU, Ali Mohamed; a.k.a. QANSU, Ali), Hafez Al Assaad Street, Abadi Building, 1st Floor, Jnah, Baabda, Lebanon; Hafez Al Assaad Street, Ebadi Building, 1st Floor, Jnah, Baabda, Lebanon; 5 Guma Valley Drive, Spur Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone; Haret Hreik, Lebanon; DOB 01 Oct 1967; POB Beirut, Lebanon; Additional Sanctions Information— Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations; Gender Male; Passport RL3504023 (Lebanon); alt. E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 7, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5511-5512]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-02423]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of the Fiscal Service


Proposed Collection of Information: Government Securities Act of 
1986

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal 
Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments 
concerning the extension of information collections under the 
regulations which were issued pursuant to the Government Securities Act 
of 1986, as amended.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 9, 2018 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for additional 
information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third 
Street A4-A, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, or 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies should be directed to Lori Santamorena, Government Securities 
Regulations Staff, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, (202) 504-3632, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Government Securities Act of 1986, as amended, (15 U.S.C. 
78o-5).
    OMB Number: 1530-0064.

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    Abstract: The information collections are contained within the 
regulations issued pursuant to the Government Securities Act (GSA) of 
1986, as amended, (15 U.S.C. 78o-5), which require government 
securities brokers and dealers to make and keep certain records 
concerning their business activities and their holdings of government 
securities, to submit financial reports, and to make certain 
disclosures to investors. The regulations also require depository 
institutions to keep certain records of non-fiduciary custodial 
holdings of government securities. The regulations and associated 
collections are fundamental to customer protection and dealer financial 
responsibility.
    Current Actions: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Private Sector (Government securities brokers and 
dealers and financial institutions).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,676.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 224,592.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility; 2. the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; 4. 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; and 5. 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: February 2, 2018.
Bruce A. Sharp,
Bureau Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-02423 Filed 2-6-18; 8:45 am]
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