Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend Collection 3038-0059: Part 41, Relating to Security Futures Products, 53871-53872 [2023-17040]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 9, 2023 / Notices There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) Dated: August 3, 2023. Robert Sidman, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2023–17012 Filed 8–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Extend Collection 3038–0059: Part 41, Relating to Security Futures Products Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘CFTC’’) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the extension of a proposed collection of certain information by the agency. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on collection requirements relating to security futures products. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 10, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control No. 3038– 0059, by any of the following methods: • The Agency’s website, at https:// comments.cftc.gov/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments through the website. • Mail: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Same as Mail above. Please submit your comments using only one method. All comments must be submitted in English, or if not, accompanied by an English translation. Comments will be posted as received to https://www.cftc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Stein, Assistant Chief Counsel, Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Aug 08, 2023 Jkt 259001 Commission, (202) 418–6054; email: astein@cftc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., 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 and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, the CFTC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information listed below. 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.1 Title: Part 41, Relating to Security Futures Products (OMB Control No. 3038–0059). This is a request for extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Section 4d(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act (‘‘CEA’’), 7 U.S.C. 6d(c), requires the CFTC to consult with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’) and issue such rules, regulations, or orders as are necessary to avoid duplicative or conflicting regulations applicable to firms that are fully registered with the SEC as brokers or dealers and the CFTC as futures commission merchants involving provisions of the CEA that pertain to the treatment of customer funds. The CFTC, jointly with the SEC, issued regulations requiring such dually-registered firms to make choices as to how its customers’ transactions in security futures products will be treated, either as securities transactions held in a securities account or as futures transactions held in a futures account. How an account is treated is important in the unlikely event of the insolvency of the firm. Securities accounts receive insurance protection under provisions of the Securities Investor Protection Act. By contrast, futures accounts are subject to the protections provided by the segregation requirements of the CEA. 1 44 U.S.C. 3512, 5 CFR 1320.5(b)(2)(i) and 1320.8 (b)(3)(vi). PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53871 With respect to the collection of information, the Commission invites comments on: • Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have a practical use; • The accuracy of the Commission’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate electronic, or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. If you wish the Commission to consider information that you believe is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, a petition for confidential treatment of the exempt information may be submitted according to the procedures established in § 145.9 of the Commission’s regulations.2 The Commission reserves the right, but shall have no obligation, to review, pre-screen, filter, redact, refuse or remove any or all of your submission from https://www.cftc.gov that it may deem to be inappropriate for publication, such as obscene language. All submissions that have been redacted or removed that contain comments on the merits of the ICR will be retained in the public comment file and will be considered as required under the Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws, and may be accessible under the Freedom of Information Act. Burden Statement: The respondent burden for this collection is estimated to average .9 hours per response. This estimate includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are businesses and other for-profit institutions. 2 17 E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM CFR 145.9. 09AUN1 53872 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 9, 2023 / Notices Respondents/Affected Entities: 9. Estimated average burden hours per respondent: 52 hours (rounded). Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 467 hours. Frequency of collection: On occasion. There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) Dated: August 4, 2023. Robert Sidman, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2023–17040 Filed 8–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Portsmouth Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Portsmouth. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: Thursday, September 7, 2023; 6 p.m.–8 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The Ohio State University, Endeavor Center, 1862 Shyville Road, Room 165, Piketon, OH 45661. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Roberts, Board Support Manager, by Phone: (270) 554–3004 or Email: eric@ pgdpcab.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to provide advice and recommendations concerning the following EM site-specific issues: cleanup activities and environmental restoration; waste and nuclear materials management and disposition; excess facilities; future land use and long-term stewardship. The Board may also be asked to provide advice and recommendations on any EM program components. Tentative Agenda: • Comments from Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Federal Coordinator, and Liaison • Administrative Activities Æ Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan Æ Election of Chair and Vice-Chair • Public Comments Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The EM SSAB, lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Aug 08, 2023 Jkt 259001 Portsmouth, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Eric Roberts as soon as possible in advance of the meeting at the telephone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Comments received by no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 1, 2023, will be read aloud during the meeting. Comments will also be accepted after the meeting, by no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 15, 2023. Please submit comments to Eric Roberts at the aforementioned email address. Please put ‘‘Public Comment’’ in the subject line. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Eric Roberts at the telephone number listed above. Requests must be received as soon as possible prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. The EM SSAB, Portsmouth, will hear public comments pertaining to its scope (cleanup standards and environmental restoration; waste management and disposition; stabilization and disposition of non-stockpile nuclear materials; excess facilities; future land use and long-term stewardship; risk assessment and management; and cleanup science and technology activities). Comments outside of the scope may be submitted via written statement as directed above. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Eric Roberts, Board Support Manager, Emerging Technology Center, Room 221, 4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY 42001; Phone: (270) 554–3004. Minutes will also be available at the following website: https://www.energy.gov/pppo/portsssab/listings/meeting-materials. Signed in Washington, DC, on August 4, 2023. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–17039 Filed 8–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG23–244–000. Applicants: Bright Arrow Solar, LLC. Description: Bright Arrow Solar, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 8/3/23. Accession Number: 20230803–5120. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 8/24/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–245–000. Applicants: Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm, LLC. Description: Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm, LLC submits Notice of Self– Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 8/3/23. Accession Number: 20230803–5123. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 8/24/23. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–2042–047; ER10–1862–041; ER10–1865–018; ER10–1893–041; ER10–1934–041; ER10–1938–042; ER10–1942–039; ER10–2985–045; ER10–3049–046; ER10–3051–046; ER11–4369–026; ER16–2218–027; ER17–696–027. Applicants: Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC, North American Power Business, LLC, North American Power and Gas, LLC, Champion Energy, LLC, Champion Energy Services, LLC, Champion Energy Marketing LLC, Calpine Construction Finance Co., L.P., Calpine Power America—CA, LLC, CES Marketing IX, LLC, CES Marketing X, LLC, South Point Energy Center, LLC, Power Contract Financing, L.L.C., Calpine Energy Services, L.P. Description: Notice of Change in Status of Calpine Energy Services, L.P., et al. Filed Date: 7/31/23. Accession Number: 20230731–5288. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/23. Docket Numbers: ER10–2042–048. Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Description: Notice of Change in Status of San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Filed Date: 7/31/23. Accession Number: 20230731–5289. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/23. Docket Numbers: ER10–2437–019; ER22–2246–001. Applicants: BCE Los Alamitos, LLC, Arizona Public Service Company. E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53871-53872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17040]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To 
Extend Collection 3038-0059: Part 41, Relating to Security Futures 
Products

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'' or 
``CFTC'') is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the 
extension of a proposed collection of certain information by the 
agency. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(``PRA''), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the 
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, 
including each proposed extension of an existing collection of 
information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on collection requirements 
relating to security futures products.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 10, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control No. 3038-
0059, by any of the following methods:
     The Agency's website, at https://comments.cftc.gov/. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments through the website.
     Mail: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the 
Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20581.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Same as Mail above.
    Please submit your comments using only one method. All comments 
must be submitted in English, or if not, accompanied by an English 
translation. Comments will be posted as received to https://www.cftc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Stein, Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
(202) 418-6054; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., 
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 and includes agency requests or requirements that 
members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide 
information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day 
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of 
information, including each proposed extension of an existing 
collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for 
approval. To comply with this requirement, the CFTC is publishing 
notice of the proposed collection of information listed below. 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.\1\
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    \1\ 44 U.S.C. 3512, 5 CFR 1320.5(b)(2)(i) and 1320.8 (b)(3)(vi).
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    Title: Part 41, Relating to Security Futures Products (OMB Control 
No. 3038-0059). This is a request for extension of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: Section 4d(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA''), 7 
U.S.C. 6d(c), requires the CFTC to consult with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (``SEC'') and issue such rules, regulations, or 
orders as are necessary to avoid duplicative or conflicting regulations 
applicable to firms that are fully registered with the SEC as brokers 
or dealers and the CFTC as futures commission merchants involving 
provisions of the CEA that pertain to the treatment of customer funds. 
The CFTC, jointly with the SEC, issued regulations requiring such 
dually-registered firms to make choices as to how its customers' 
transactions in security futures products will be treated, either as 
securities transactions held in a securities account or as futures 
transactions held in a futures account. How an account is treated is 
important in the unlikely event of the insolvency of the firm. 
Securities accounts receive insurance protection under provisions of 
the Securities Investor Protection Act. By contrast, futures accounts 
are subject to the protections provided by the segregation requirements 
of the CEA.
    With respect to the collection of information, the Commission 
invites comments on:
     Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Commission, including whether the information will have a practical 
use;
     The accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
     Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information 
on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
electronic, or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    You should submit only information that you wish to make available 
publicly. If you wish the Commission to consider information that you 
believe is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 
a petition for confidential treatment of the exempt information may be 
submitted according to the procedures established in Sec.  145.9 of the 
Commission's regulations.\2\
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    \2\ 17 CFR 145.9.
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    The Commission reserves the right, but shall have no obligation, to 
review, pre-screen, filter, redact, refuse or remove any or all of your 
submission from https://www.cftc.gov that it may deem to be 
inappropriate for publication, such as obscene language. All 
submissions that have been redacted or removed that contain comments on 
the merits of the ICR will be retained in the public comment file and 
will be considered as required under the Administrative Procedure Act 
and other applicable laws, and may be accessible under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
    Burden Statement: The respondent burden for this collection is 
estimated to average .9 hours per response. This estimate includes the 
time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and 
utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, 
validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining 
information and disclosing and providing information; adjust the 
existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and 
requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of 
information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
businesses and other for-profit institutions.

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    Respondents/Affected Entities: 9.
    Estimated average burden hours per respondent: 52 hours (rounded).
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 467 hours.
    Frequency of collection: On occasion.
    There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs 
associated with this collection.

(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)

    Dated: August 4, 2023.
Robert Sidman,
Deputy Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-17040 Filed 8-8-23; 8:45 am]
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