Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 18a-6, 19613 [2024-05765]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 19, 2024 / Notices 19613 LICENSE AMENDMENT ISSUANCES—Continued Public Comments Received as to Proposed NSHC (Yes/No). No. Dated: March 13, 2024. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Aida E. Rivera-Varona, Deputy Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. 2024–05678 Filed 3–18–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [SEC File No. 270–668, OMB Control No. 3235–0751] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 18a–6 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 (‘‘PRA’’) (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 18a–6 (17 CFR 240.18a–6), under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Rule 18a–6, which is modeled on Rule 17a–4, establishes record maintenance and preservation requirements for stand-alone and bank security-based swap dealers (‘‘SBSDs’’) and major security-based swap participants (‘‘MSBSPs’’) (collectively, ‘‘SBS entities’’). Specifically, Rule 18a– 6 prescribes the period of time the records required to be made and kept current under Rule 18a–5 must be preserved by stand-alone SBSDs and MSBSPs and the manner in which the records must be preserved. Rule 18a–6 also identifies additional types of records that must be preserved (e.g., written communications and agreements relating to the firm’s business) if the record is made or received by the SBS entity. The Commission estimates that the total hour burden under Rule 18a–6 is approximately 15,626 burden hours per year, and the total cost burden is approximately $1,349,098 per year. Written comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Mar 18, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 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 May 20, 2024. 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. 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: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: March 14, 2024. Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–05765 Filed 3–18–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–99729; File No. SR– NYSEARCA–2024–23] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Modify the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule March 13, 2024. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that, on February 29, 2024, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. The 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 2 15 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to modify the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule (‘‘Fee Schedule’’) to introduce certain fees for Floor Market Makers. The Exchange proposes to implement the fee change effective February 29, 2024.4 The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s website at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization 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 those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of this filing is to amend the Fee Schedule to establish fees relating to OTPs utilized by Floor Market Makers.5 The Exchange proposes to implement the fee changes effective February 29, 2024. Currently, the number of option issues a Market Maker may quote in their assignment is based on the number of OTPs the Market Maker holds per month. The Exchange charges monthly fees for Market Maker OTPs as set forth in the ‘‘Market Maker OTP Table’’ 4 The Exchange originally filed to amend the Fee Schedule on February 1, 2024 (SR–NYSEARCA– 2024–12), then withdrew such filing and amended the Fee Schedule on February 15, 2024 (SR– NYSEARCA–2024–18), which latter filing the Exchange withdrew on February 29, 2024. 5 Per Rule 1.1, an OTP is an Options Trading Permit issued by the Exchange for effecting approved securities transactions on the Exchange. E:\FR\FM\19MRN1.SGM 19MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-05765]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-668, OMB Control No. 3235-0751]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 18a-6

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 (``PRA'') (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 18a-6 (17 CFR 240.18a-
6), under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). 
The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information 
to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and 
approval.
    Rule 18a-6, which is modeled on Rule 17a-4, establishes record 
maintenance and preservation requirements for stand-alone and bank 
security-based swap dealers (``SBSDs'') and major security-based swap 
participants (``MSBSPs'') (collectively, ``SBS entities''). 
Specifically, Rule 18a-6 prescribes the period of time the records 
required to be made and kept current under Rule 18a-5 must be preserved 
by stand-alone SBSDs and MSBSPs and the manner in which the records 
must be preserved. Rule 18a-6 also identifies additional types of 
records that must be preserved (e.g., written communications and 
agreements relating to the firm's business) if the record is made or 
received by the SBS entity.
    The Commission estimates that the total hour burden under Rule 18a-
6 is approximately 15,626 burden hours per year, and the total cost 
burden is approximately $1,349,098 per year.
    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 
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 
May 20, 2024.
    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.
    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 14, 2024.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-05765 Filed 3-18-24; 8:45 am]
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