Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 203-2 & Form ADV-W, 20014-20015 [2023-06963]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 20014 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 64 / Tuesday, April 4, 2023 / Notices solicitor municipal advisors (similar to the regime that currently exists for nonsolicitor municipal advisors under Rule G–42 and Rule G–8 on recordkeeping, and for underwriters under the Rule G– 17 Underwriter’s Guidance).191 This consequence of the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, would not burden competition. Further, the Commission finds that on an ongoing year-by-year basis, the additional regulatory burden imposed would be proportional to each solicitor municipal advisory firm’s size and business activities. Accordingly, the Commission does not believe that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, would result in any additional burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in in furtherance of the purposes of the Exchange Act. The Commission also finds that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, will not hinder capital formation. As noted above, the proposed rule change brings a regulatory regime to solicitor municipal advisors similar to the regimes that currently exist for non-solicitor municipal advisors and underwriters. Therefore, Commission finds that the proposed rule change would not negatively impact the municipal securities market’s operational efficiency. The Commission also finds that the proposed rule change includes provisions that could help promote efficiency. As noted above, the Commission believes that the proposed rule change would promote clearer regulatory requirements for all solicitor municipal advisors. As noted above, the Commission received one comment letter on the filing. The Commission believes that the MSRB, through its response and Amendment No. 1, addressed the commenters’ concerns. For the reasons noted above, the Commission believes that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, is consistent with the Exchange Act. Electronic Comments V. Solicitation of Comments on Amendment No. 1 The Commission finds good cause for approving the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, prior to the 30th day after the date of publication of notice of Amendment No. 1 in the Federal Register. As noted by the MSRB, Amendment No. 1 does not raise any significant issues with respect to the proposed rule change and only provides a minor change to address an issue raised by the commenter and other technical corrections. Further, the Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether Amendment No. 1 is consistent with the Exchange Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: 191 See Rules G–42; G–8; and G–17. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Apr 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 • 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– MSRB–2023–02 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–MSRB–2023–02. 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 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 MSRB. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not 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–MSRB– 2023–02 and should be submitted on or before April 25, 2023. VI. Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change as Modified by Amendment No. 1 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, is designed to ease burdens without negatively affecting investors or the public interest. For the foregoing reasons, the Commission finds good cause for approving the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, on an accelerated basis, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act. VII. Conclusion It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act,192 that the proposed rule change (SR– MSRB–2023–02) be, and hereby is, approved. For the Commission, by the Office of Municipal Securities, pursuant to delegated authority.193 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–06899 Filed 4–3–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [SEC File No. 270–40, OMB Control No. 3235–0313] Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 203–2 & Form ADV–W Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–2736 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. The title for the collection of information is ‘‘Rule 203–2 (17 CFR 275.203–2) and Form ADV–W (17 CFR 279.2) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b).’’ Rule 203– 2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 establishes procedures for an investment adviser to withdraw its registration or pending registration with the Commission. Rule 203–2 requires every person withdrawing from investment adviser registration with the Commission to file Form ADV–W electronically on the Investment Adviser Registration Depository 192 15 193 17 E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 04APN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 64 / Tuesday, April 4, 2023 / Notices (‘‘IARD’’). The purpose of the information collection is to notify the Commission and the public when an investment adviser withdraws its pending or approved SEC registration. Typically, an investment adviser files a Form ADV–W when it ceases doing business or when it is ineligible to remain registered with the Commission. The respondents to the collection of information are all investment advisers that are registered with the Commission or have applications pending for registration. The Commission has estimated that compliance with the requirement to complete Form ADV–W imposes a total burden of approximately 0.75 hours (45 minutes) for an adviser filing for full withdrawal and approximately 0.25 hours (15 minutes) for an adviser filing for partial withdrawal. Based on historical filings, the Commission estimates that there are approximately 769 respondents annually filing for full withdrawal and approximately 647 respondents annually filing for partial withdrawal. Based on these estimates, the total estimated annual burden would be 739 hours ((769 respondents × .75 hours) + (647 respondents × .25 hours)). Rule 203–2 and Form ADV–W do not require recordkeeping or records retention. The collection of information requirements under the rule and form are mandatory. The information collected pursuant to the rule and Form ADV–W are filings with the Commission. These filings are not kept confidential. 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. 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 estimate of the burden of 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 by June 5, 2023. 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: David Bottom, Director/Chief VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:58 Apr 03, 2023 Jkt 259001 Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: March 30, 2023. Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–06963 Filed 4–3–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 20015 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 12029] Notice of Determinations; Additional Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition— Determinations: ‘‘Scripture and Science: Our Universe, Ourselves, and Our Place’’ Exhibition On January 3, 2023, notice was published on page 125 of the Federal Register (volume 88, number 1) of determinations pertaining to certain objects to be included in an exhibition entitled ‘‘Scripture and Science: Our Universe, Ourselves, and Our Place.’’ Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain additional objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the aforesaid exhibition at the Museum of the Bible, Washington, District of Columbia, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12032] Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Object Being Imported for Exhibition—Determinations: Exhibition of ‘‘Statue of a Giant From Mont’e Prama, Sardinia’’ Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that a certain object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with its foreign owner or custodian for temporary exhibition or display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is of cultural significance, and, further, that its temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot Chiu, Attorney-Adviser, 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, 2200 C Street NW (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 Delegation of Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. SUMMARY: Scott Weinhold, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–06863 Filed 4–3–23; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot Chiu, Attorney-Adviser, 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, 2200 C Street NW, (SA–5), Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. 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 Delegation of Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Scott Weinhold, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. 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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20014-20015]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06963]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-40, OMB Control No. 3235-0313]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 203-2 & 
Form ADV-W

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 
20549-2736

    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.
    The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 203-2 (17 CFR 
275.203-2) and Form ADV-W (17 CFR 279.2) under the Investment Advisers 
Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b).'' Rule 203-2 under the Investment Advisers 
Act of 1940 establishes procedures for an investment adviser to 
withdraw its registration or pending registration with the Commission. 
Rule 203-2 requires every person withdrawing from investment adviser 
registration with the Commission to file Form ADV-W electronically on 
the Investment Adviser Registration Depository

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(``IARD''). The purpose of the information collection is to notify the 
Commission and the public when an investment adviser withdraws its 
pending or approved SEC registration. Typically, an investment adviser 
files a Form ADV-W when it ceases doing business or when it is 
ineligible to remain registered with the Commission.
    The respondents to the collection of information are all investment 
advisers that are registered with the Commission or have applications 
pending for registration. The Commission has estimated that compliance 
with the requirement to complete Form ADV-W imposes a total burden of 
approximately 0.75 hours (45 minutes) for an adviser filing for full 
withdrawal and approximately 0.25 hours (15 minutes) for an adviser 
filing for partial withdrawal. Based on historical filings, the 
Commission estimates that there are approximately 769 respondents 
annually filing for full withdrawal and approximately 647 respondents 
annually filing for partial withdrawal. Based on these estimates, the 
total estimated annual burden would be 739 hours ((769 respondents x 
.75 hours) + (647 respondents x .25 hours)).
    Rule 203-2 and Form ADV-W do not require recordkeeping or records 
retention. The collection of information requirements under the rule 
and form are mandatory. The information collected pursuant to the rule 
and Form ADV-W are filings with the Commission. These filings are not 
kept confidential. 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. 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 estimate of the burden of 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 by June 5, 2023.
    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: David Bottom, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John 
Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: 
[email protected].

    Dated: March 30, 2023.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-06963 Filed 4-3-23; 8:45 am]
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