Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 18373-18374 [2018-08817]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 81 / Thursday, April 26, 2018 / Notices At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i) Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule 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: amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Electronic Comments • 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– BX–2018–015 on the subject line. 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–BX–2018–015. 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 website (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 website 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 Commission written notice of the Exchange’s intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and 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. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 244001 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. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–BX–2018–015 and should be submitted on or before May 17, 2018. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.13 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–08730 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 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: Interagency Statement on Sound Practices, SEC File No. 270–560, OMB Control No. 3235–0622. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’) (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 the proposed Interagency Statement on Sound Practices Concerning Elevated Risk Complex Structured Finance Activities (‘‘Statement’’) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (‘‘Exchange Act’’) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b et seq.) (‘‘Advisers Act’’). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. The Statement was issued by the Commission, together with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of Thrift Supervision (together, the ‘‘Agencies’’), in May 2006. The Statement describes the types of internal controls and risk management 13 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18373 procedures that the Agencies believe are particularly effective in assisting financial institutions to identify and address the reputational, legal, and other risks associated with elevated risk complex structured finance transactions. The primary purpose of the Statement is to ensure that these transactions receive enhanced scrutiny by the institution and to ensure that the institution does not participate in illegal or inappropriate transactions. The Commission estimates that approximately 5 registered brokerdealers or investment advisers will spend an average of approximately 25 hours per year complying with the Statement. Thus, the total compliance burden is estimated to be approximately 125 burden-hours per year. 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 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information under the PRA unless it displays a currently 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 Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: April 23, 2018. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–08816 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1 18374 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 81 / Thursday, April 26, 2018 / Notices Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–2736. amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Extension: Form 1–K, SEC File No. 270–662, OMB Control No. 3235–0720. 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. Form 1–K (17 CFR 239.91) is used to file annual reports by Tier 2 issuers under Regulation A, an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.). Tier 2 issuers under Regulation A conducting offerings of up to $50 million within a 12-month period are required to file Form 1–K. Form 1–K provides audited year-end financial statements and information about the issuer’s business operation, ownership, management, liquidity, capital resources and operations on an annual basis. In addition, Part I of the Form 1–K collects information on any offerings under Regulation A that have been terminated or completed unless it has been previous reported on Form 1–Z. The purpose of the Form 1–K is to better inform the public about companies that have conducted Tier 2 offerings under Regulation A. We estimate that approximately 24 issuers file Form 1–K annually. We estimate that Form 1–K takes approximately 600 hours to prepare. We estimate that 75% of the 600 hours per response (450 hours) is prepared by the company for a total annual burden of 10,800 hours (450.0 hours per response × 24 responses). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 imposed by 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Apr 25, 2018 Jkt 244001 respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Please direct your written comments to Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi PavlikSimon, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549; or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: April 23, 2018. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–08817 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–83074; File No. SR– NYSEArca–2018–24] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule April 20, 2018. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that, on April 12, 2018, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘NYSE Arca’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule (‘‘Fee Schedule’’). The Exchange proposes to implement the fee change effective April 12, 2018.4 The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s website at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 4 The Exchange originally filed to amend the Fee Schedule on April 2, 2018 (SR–NYSEArca–2018– 21) and withdrew and re-filed on April 3, 2018 (SR– NYSEArca–2018–22). 2 15 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization 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 those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of this filing is to modify the Fee Schedule to adopt a prepayment incentive program for Floor Broker organizations (each a ‘‘Floor Broker’’). Currently, Floor Brokers that operate on the Exchange incur certain monthly fixed costs that rarely change from month-to-month (and, in some cases, year-to-year). Floor Brokers receive an invoice from the Exchange each month for the fixed cost incurred the prior month. The Exchange proposes to offer Floor Brokers a 10% discount on their ‘‘Eligible Fixed Costs’’ (described in the table below) if Floor Brokers prepay such costs for the remaining nine months of 2018 —i.e., April through December (the ‘‘FB Prepay Program’’ or ‘‘Program’’).5 Eligible Fixed Costs OTP trading participant rights. Floor Broker order capture device—market data fees. Floor booths. Telephones. Options floor access fee. Wire services. Vendor equipment room/cabinet fee. A Floor Broker that commits to the proposed Program would be invoiced in April 2018 for its estimated Eligible 5 To participate in the FB Prepay Program, Floor Broker organizations would have to notify the Exchange in writing by emailing optionsbilling@ nyse.com, indicating a commitment to submit prepayment, by no later than April 13, 2018. The email to enroll in the Program would have to originate from an officer of the Floor Broker organization and, except as provided for below, represents a binding commitment through the end of 2018. To participate in the Program, pre-payment for the balance of the year must be received by the close of business on April 30, 2018. See proposed Fee Schedule, NYSE Arca OPTIONS: FLOOR and EQUIPMENT and CO–LOCATION FEES, FLOOR BROKER FIXED COST PREPAYMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM. E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 81 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18373-18374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08817]


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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

[[Page 18374]]

Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-2736.

Extension:
    Form 1-K, SEC File No. 270-662, OMB Control No. 3235-0720.

    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.
    Form 1-K (17 CFR 239.91) is used to file annual reports by Tier 2 
issuers under Regulation A, an exemption from registration under the 
Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.). Tier 2 issuers under 
Regulation A conducting offerings of up to $50 million within a 12-
month period are required to file Form 1-K. Form 1-K provides audited 
year-end financial statements and information about the issuer's 
business operation, ownership, management, liquidity, capital resources 
and operations on an annual basis. In addition, Part I of the Form 1-K 
collects information on any offerings under Regulation A that have been 
terminated or completed unless it has been previous reported on Form 1-
Z. The purpose of the Form 1-K is to better inform the public about 
companies that have conducted Tier 2 offerings under Regulation A. We 
estimate that approximately 24 issuers file Form 1-K annually. We 
estimate that Form 1-K takes approximately 600 hours to prepare. We 
estimate that 75% of the 600 hours per response (450 hours) is prepared 
by the company for a total annual burden of 10,800 hours (450.0 hours 
per response x 24 responses).
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
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 imposed by 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.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid 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 Street NE, Washington, DC 20549; or send an email 
to: [email protected].

    Dated: April 23, 2018.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-08817 Filed 4-25-18; 8:45 am]
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