Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Notice of Meeting, 11840-11841 [2019-05910]

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Agenda [FR Doc. 2019–05929 Filed 3–27–19; 8:45 am] TIME AND DATE: meeting with less than seven days’ notice to the public, and that no earlier notice of the meeting was possible. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Consideration of Supervisory Action. Closed pursuant to Exemptions (8), (9) and (9)(ii). Thursday, May 2, 2019; 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Presentation: Update on MPS Activities from Assistant Director Anne Kinney • Presentation and Discussion: Joined session with OPP AC • Presentation and Discussion: OLPA • Presentation and Discussion: Update on Materials Decadal Survey and Spectrum Management • Discussion with NSF COO Friday, May 3, 2019; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Presentation and Discussion: Update on Quantum Leap Big Idea • Presentation and Discussion: Synthetic Biology • Discussion of MPS AC E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 60 / Thursday, March 28, 2019 / Notices Dated: March 22, 2019. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change [FR Doc. 2019–05910 Filed 3–27–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–85400; File No. SR–MSRB– 2019–06] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend MSRB Rule A–13 to Temporarily Reduce the Rate of Assessment for the MSRB’s Underwriting, Transaction and Technology Fees on Brokers, Dealers and Municipal Securities Dealers March 22, 2019. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on March 14, 2019 the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (‘‘MSRB’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the MSRB. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The MSRB filed with the Commission a proposed rule change to amend MSRB Rule A–13, on underwriting and transaction assessments for brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers, to temporarily reduce the rate of assessment for the MSRB’s underwriting, transaction and technology fees on brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers (‘‘dealers’’) with respect to assessible activity that occurs from April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 (the ‘‘proposed rule change’’). The MSRB has designated the proposed rule change for immediate effectiveness. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the MSRB’s website at www.msrb.org/Rules-andInterpretations/SEC-Filings/2019Filings.aspx, at the MSRB’s principal office, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. 1 15 2 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Mar 27, 2019 Jkt 247001 In its filing with the Commission, the MSRB 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. The MSRB has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects 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 the proposed rule change is to temporarily reduce the rate of assessment for the MSRB’s underwriting, transaction and technology fees for dealers under Rule A–13, with respect to assessible activity that occurs from April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. The proposed rule change is designed to reduce, in a carefully considered and strategic manner, MSRB reserves in a way that furthers the fair and equitable balance of fees across regulated entities. Background The MSRB discharges its statutory mandate under the Exchange Act through the establishment of rules for dealers and municipal advisors (together with dealers, ‘‘regulated entities’’), the collection and dissemination of market information, market leadership, outreach and education. To fund its responsibilities, the MSRB assesses fees on regulated entities, where the majority of the fees are driven by market activity. Moreover, as a self-regulatory organization, the MSRB must maintain sufficient reserves to discharge its responsibilities and operate without interruption, even in an economic downturn. Reserves are necessary to mitigate fluctuations in the MSRB’s primarily market-driven revenue stream, and provide a backstop for funding services essential to the efficiency of the market. The MSRB manages reserves balances relative to a Board-approved target, and the Board recently revised the target construct which resulted in lowering of the target. As a result, following a prior fee reduction in the first quarter of the MRSB’s Fiscal Year 2019 which occurred before the change in the reserves target (the ‘‘first Fiscal Year PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11841 2019 temporary fee reduction’’),3 the Board determined that, given the impact of the newly lowered target, a second temporary fee reduction was necessary and appropriate to manage reserves balances. Financial Reserves and the Board’s Holistic Review of MSRB Fees In 2010, after several years of heavy investment in the technological infrastructure needed to launch the MSRB’s Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA®) website, the MSRB’s financial reserve levels had dropped below the then reserve target that the MSRB had previously established. As a result, replenishing the MSRB’s reserves became a priority. The following year, the MSRB increased the transaction fee under Rule A–13 and began assessing a new technology fee for dealers under the same rule.4 By 2014, revenue from the technology fee had generated sufficient resources to stabilize the technology reserve and allowed the MSRB to rebate $3.6 million in technology fees to eligible dealers. Further, in 2014, with the extension of the MSRB’s jurisdiction to regulate municipal advisors, this class of regulated entity began contributing to the cost of MSRB regulation.5 The Board’s technology fee rebate decision and analysis of reserve levels prompted it in 2015 to conduct a holistic review of fees from dealer assessments, municipal advisors and other sources to determine whether further changes to the funding structure were warranted. The Board evaluated the assessment of MSRB fees on regulated entities with the goal of better aligning revenue sources with operating expenses and all capital needs. The Board strives to diversify funding sources among regulated entities and other entities that fund MSRB operations in a manner that ensures long-term sustainability, while continuing to strike an equitable balance in fees among regulated entities and a fair allocation of the cost of operating and administering the MSRB, including regulatory activities, systems development and operational activities. The Board, as it has historically, assesses such reasonable fees and charges as may be necessary or appropriate to defray the costs and expenses of operating and administering the Board. 3 See Release No. 34–83713 (Jul. 26, 2018), 83 FR 37538 (Aug. 1, 2018) (File No. SR–MSRB–2018–06). 4 See Release No. 34–63621 (Dec. 29, 2010), 76 FR 604 (Jan. 5, 2011) (File No. SR–MSRB–2010–10). 5 See Release No. 34–72019 (Apr. 25, 2014), 79 FR 24798 (May 1, 2014) (File No. SR–MSRB–2014–03). E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 60 (Thursday, March 28, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11840-11841]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-05910]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Notice 
of Meeting

    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the 
following meeting:
    Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Mathematical and 
Physical Sciences (#66).
    Date and Time: May 2, 2019; 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May 3, 2019; 
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Place: NSF, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314.
    Type of Meeting: Open.
    Contact Person: Nad[egrave]ge Aoki, National Science Foundation, 
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room C 9015B, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 
Telephone: 703/292-4934.
    Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice, recommendations and counsel 
on major goals and policies pertaining to MPS programs and activities.

Agenda

Thursday, May 2, 2019; 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 Presentation: Update on MPS Activities from Assistant Director 
Anne Kinney
 Presentation and Discussion: Joined session with OPP AC
 Presentation and Discussion: OLPA
 Presentation and Discussion: Update on Materials Decadal 
Survey and Spectrum Management
 Discussion with NSF COO

Friday, May 3, 2019; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 Presentation and Discussion: Update on Quantum Leap Big Idea
 Presentation and Discussion: Synthetic Biology
 Discussion of MPS AC


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    Dated: March 22, 2019.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-05910 Filed 3-27-19; 8:45 am]
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