Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 17g-1 and Form NRSRO, 44433 [2023-14660]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 12, 2023 / Notices SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [SEC File No. 270–563, OMB Control No. 3235–0625] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 17g–1 and Form NRSRO 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 existing collection of information provided for in Rule 17g-1, Form NRSRO and Instructions to Form NRSRO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.).1 The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Rule 17g–1, Form NRSRO and the Instructions to Form NRSRO contain certain recordkeeping and disclosure requirements for NRSROs. Currently, there are 10 credit rating agencies registered as NRSROs with the Commission. Based on staff experience the Commission estimates that the revised ongoing annual burden for respondents to comply with Rule 17g-1 and Form NRSRO is 2,750 hours. In addition, the Commission estimates an industry-wide annual external cost to NRSROs of $4,000 to comply with the requirements. 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 on respondents; 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. August 11, 2023 The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be 1 See 17 CFR 240.17g–1 and 17 CFR 249b.300. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Jul 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Please direct your written comments to: Dave Bottom, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John Pezzullo, 100 F St NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: July 6, 2023. Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. 2000, and Delegation of Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. Nicole L. Elkon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–14763 Filed 7–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11997] [FR Doc. 2023–14660 Filed 7–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A–11, Section 280 Implementation) ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition—Determinations: ‘‘Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper’’ Exhibition Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition ‘‘Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper’’ at the National Gallery of Art, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reed Liriano, Program Coordinator, 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, SUMMARY: Frm 00184 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice; request for comment. The Department of State as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, is announcing an opportunity for public comment on a new proposed collection of information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on new collection proposed by the Agency. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to September 11, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2023–0006’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: informationcollections@ state.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number, 1405–0241 in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: [Public Notice: 12118] PO 00000 44433 A. Purpose Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-563, OMB Control No. 3235-0625]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 17g-1 and 
Form NRSRO

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 existing 
collection of information provided for in Rule 17g-1, Form NRSRO and 
Instructions to Form NRSRO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.).\1\ The Commission plans to submit this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
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    \1\ See 17 CFR 240.17g-1 and 17 CFR 249b.300.
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    Rule 17g-1, Form NRSRO and the Instructions to Form NRSRO contain 
certain recordkeeping and disclosure requirements for NRSROs. 
Currently, there are 10 credit rating agencies registered as NRSROs 
with the Commission. Based on staff experience the Commission estimates 
that the revised ongoing annual burden for respondents to comply with 
Rule 17g-1 and Form NRSRO is 2,750 hours. In addition, the Commission 
estimates an industry-wide annual external cost to NRSROs of $4,000 to 
comply with the requirements.
    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 on 
respondents; 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. August 11, 2023
    The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No 
person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a 
valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
    Please direct your written comments to: Dave Bottom, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John 
Pezzullo, 100 F St NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: 
[email protected].

    Dated: July 6, 2023.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-14660 Filed 7-11-23; 8:45 am]
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