Sunshine Act Meetings, 34040-34041 [2019-15157]

Download as PDF jspears on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES 34040 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 16, 2019 / Notices companies.’’ Rule 17a–8 exempts certain mergers and similar business combinations (‘‘mergers’’) of affiliated registered investment companies (‘‘funds’’) from prohibitions under section 17(a) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a– 17(a)) on purchases and sales between a fund and its affiliates. The rule requires fund directors to consider certain issues and to record their findings in board minutes. The rule requires the directors of any fund merging with an unregistered entity to approve procedures for the valuation of assets received from that entity. These procedures must provide for the preparation of a report by an independent evaluator that sets forth the fair value of each such asset for which market quotations are not readily available. The rule also requires a fund being acquired to obtain approval of the merger transaction by a majority of its outstanding voting securities, except in certain situations, and requires any surviving fund to preserve written records describing the merger and its terms for six years after the merger (the first two in an easily accessible place). The average annual burden of meeting the requirements of rule 17a–8 is estimated to be 7 hours for each fund. The Commission staff estimates that each year approximately 468 funds rely on the rule. The estimated total average annual burden for all respondents therefore is 3,276 hours. The average cost burden of preparing a report by an independent evaluator in a merger with an unregistered entity is estimated to be $15,000. The average net cost burden of obtaining approval of a merger transaction by a majority of a fund’s outstanding voting securities is estimated to be $100,000. The Commission staff estimates that each year approximately 0 mergers with unregistered entities occur and approximately 137 funds hold shareholder votes that would not otherwise have held a shareholder vote. The total annual cost burden of meeting these requirements is estimated to be $13,700,000. The estimates of average burden hours and average cost burdens are made solely for the purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and are not derived from a comprehensive or even a representative survey or study. 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 OMB control number. The public may view the background documentation for this information collection at the following website, www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 Jul 15, 2019 Jkt 247001 directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, or by sending an email to: Lindsay.M.Abate@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) Charles Riddle, Acting Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, co Candace Kenner, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of this notice. Dated: July 11, 2019. Eduardo A. Aleman, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–15046 Filed 7–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–86348; File No. SR– CboeBZX–2019–044] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Allow the JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF of the J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust To Hold Certain Instruments in a Manner That May Not Comply With Rule 14.11(i), Managed Fund Shares July 10, 2019. On May 15, 2019, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘BZX’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to allow the JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF of the J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust to hold certain instruments in a manner that may not comply with BZX Rule 14.11(i), Managed Fund Shares. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on June 3, 2019.3 The Commission has received no comment letters on the proposed rule change. Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 4 provides that, within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 85948 (May 28, 2019), 84 FR 25579. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). PO 00000 1 15 2 17 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 45th day after publication of the notice for this proposed rule change is July 18, 2019. The Commission is extending this 45day time period. The Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5 designates September 1, 2019, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change (File Number SR– CboeBZX–2019–044). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Eduardo A. Aleman, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–15029 Filed 7–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission staff will hold a public roundtable on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. ET. PLACE: The roundtable will be held in the Auditorium at the Commission’s headquarters, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC. STATUS: The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET and will be open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. Visitors will be subject to security checks. The meeting will be webcast on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission staff will host a roundtable on short-term/long-term management of public companies, our periodic reporting system and regulatory requirements. The roundtable is open to TIME AND DATE: 5 Id. 6 17 E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). 16JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 16, 2019 / Notices the public and the public is invited to submit written comments. This Sunshine Act notice is being issued because a majority of the Commission may attend the roundtable. The agenda for the roundtable will focus on the impact of short-termism on our capital markets and whether our reporting system, or other aspects of our regulations, should be modified to address these concerns. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information, please contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Dated: July 11, 2019. Vanessa A. Countryman, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–15002 Filed 7–15–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #16029 and #16030; ARKANSAS Disaster Number AR–00105] [Disaster Declaration #15982 and #15983; ARKANSAS Disaster Number AR–00104] Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of Arkansas U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 3. AGENCY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA–4441–DR), dated 06/08/2019. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/21/2019 through 06/14/2019. DATES: Issued on 07/03/2019. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/07/2019. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/09/2020. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the President’s major disaster declaration for the State of Arkansas, dated 06/08/2019, is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Lincoln All counties contiguous to the above named county have previously been declared. SUMMARY: Jkt 247001 Percent PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere ..... Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..... For Economic Injury: Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..... 2.750 2.750 2.750 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 16029B and for economic injury is 160300. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) James Rivera, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. 2019–15001 Filed 7–15–19; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Arkansas (FEMA–4441–DR), dated 07/03/2019. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/21/2019 through 06/14/2019. DATES: Issued on 07/03/2019. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 09/03/2019. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/03/2020. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 07/03/2019, Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services of a governmental nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Conway, Crawford, Desha, Faulkner, Franklin, Jefferson, Logan, Perry, Pulaski, Searcy, Sebastian, Yell The Interest Rates are: SUMMARY: For Physical Damage: Percent BILLING CODE 8026–03–P U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION jspears on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES James Rivera, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 17:33 Jul 15, 2019 (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Arkansas [FR Doc. 2019–15157 Filed 7–12–19; 11:15 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. 34041 [Public Notice: 10819] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to August 15, 2019. ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods: • Email: oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34040-34041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15157]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of 
the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the 
Securities and Exchange Commission staff will hold a public roundtable 
on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

PLACE: The roundtable will be held in the Auditorium at the 
Commission's headquarters, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC.

STATUS: The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET and will be open to the 
public. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors 
will be subject to security checks. The meeting will be webcast on the 
Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission staff will host a roundtable 
on short-term/long-term management of public companies, our periodic 
reporting system and regulatory requirements. The roundtable is open to

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the public and the public is invited to submit written comments. This 
Sunshine Act notice is being issued because a majority of the 
Commission may attend the roundtable.
    The agenda for the roundtable will focus on the impact of short-
termism on our capital markets and whether our reporting system, or 
other aspects of our regulations, should be modified to address these 
concerns.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information, please 
contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 
551-5400.

    Dated: July 11, 2019.
Vanessa A. Countryman,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-15157 Filed 7-12-19; 11:15 am]
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