Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Supplier Diversity Business Management System, 24066-24067 [2024-07208]

Download as PDF 24066 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 67 / Friday, April 5, 2024 / Notices III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • 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– NYSENAT–2024–12 on the subject line. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to file number SR–NYSENAT–2024–12. 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 16:44 Apr 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.9 J. Matthew DeLesDernier, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–07221 Filed 4–4–24; 8:45 am] IV. Solicitation of Comments VerDate Sep<11>2014 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 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All submissions should refer to file number SR–NYSENAT–2024–12 and should be submitted on or before April 26, 2024. BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [SEC File No. 270–663, OMB Control No. 3235–0724] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Supplier Diversity Business Management System Upon Written Request Copies Available From: U.S. 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’’) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below. The Commission is required under section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Reform Act to develop standards and processes for ensuring the fair inclusion of women-owned and minority-owned businesses in all of the Commission’s business activities. In addition, the Commission is required to develop standards for coordinating technical assistance to minority-owned and women-owned businesses. 12 U.S.C. 5452(b)(2)(B). To help implement these requirements, the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) 9 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 developed and maintains an electronic Supplier Diversity Business Management System (SDBMS) to collect up-to-date business information and capabilities statements from diverse suppliers interested in doing business with the Commission. The information collected in SDBMS assists the Commission with its market research efforts, enables the Commission to assess the effectiveness of its technical assistance and outreach efforts and identify target areas for additional program efforts, and facilitates the Commission’s compliance with its Congressionally-mandated reporting obligations on the Commission’s contract awards. The Commission invited comments on SDBMS. Information is collected in SDBMS via web-based, e-filed, dynamic form-based technology. The company point of contact completes a profile consisting of basic contact data and information on the capabilities of the business. The profile includes a series of questions, some of which are based on the data that the individual enters. Drop-down lists are included where appropriate to increase ease of use. The information collection is voluntary. There are no costs associated with this collection. SDBMS allows suppliers to self-register via a secure web portal that is accessible through a hyperlink on the Commission’s public website. Title of Collection: Supplier Diversity Management System. Type of Review: Request for extension of previously approved collection of information. Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 300. Estimated Annual Reporting Burden: 150 hours (30 minutes per submission). On February 1, 2024, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register (89 FR 6558) of its intention to request an extension of this currently approved collection of information and allowed the public 60 days to submit comments. The Commission received no comments. Written comments continue to be invited on: (a) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden imposed by 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 E:\FR\FM\05APN1.SGM 05APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 67 / Friday, April 5, 2024 / Notices techniques or other forms of information technology. 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. The public may view background documentation for this information collection at the following website: www.reginfo.gov. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent by May 6, 2024 to (i) www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain and (ii) David Bottom, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, or by sending an email to: PRA_Mailbox@ sec.gov. Dated: April 1, 2024. J. Matthew DeLesDernier, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–07208 Filed 4–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–99878; File No. SR– CboeBYX–2024–008] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 2.8 Regarding Voluntary Termination of Rights as an Exchange Member khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES April 1, 2024. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on March 19, 2024, Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.4 The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘BYX’’) proposes to amend Rule 2.8, related to the voluntary termination of rights as an Exchange Member (‘‘Member’’).5 The text of the proposed rule change is provided below. (additions are italicized; deletions are [bracketed]) * * * * * Rules of Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. * * * * * Rule 2.8. Voluntary Termination of Rights as a Member A Member may voluntarily terminate its rights as a Member only by a written resignation addressed to the Exchange’s Secretary or another officer designated by the Exchange. [Such resignation shall not take effect until 30 days after all of the following conditions have been satisfied: (i) receipt of such written resignation; (ii) all indebtedness due the Exchange shall have been paid in full; (iii) any Exchange investigation or disciplinary action brought against the Member has reached a final disposition; and (iv) any examination of such Member in process is completed and all exceptions noted have been reasonably resolved; provided, however, that the Board may declare a resignation effective at any time]Each terminating Member must promptly (a) make any outstanding filings required under the Rules, and (b) pay any outstanding fees, assessments, charges, fines, or other amounts due to the Exchange, the Commission, or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. * * * * * The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the Exchange’s website (https://markets.cboe.com/us/ equities/regulation/rule_filings/byx/), at the Exchange’s Office of the Secretary, 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 Exchange 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 these 1 15 2 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Apr 04, 2024 5 See Exchange Rule 1.5(n). The term ‘‘Member’’ is defined as ‘‘any registered broker or dealer that has been admitted to membership in the Exchange.’’ Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24067 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 aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes amendments to Rule 2.8 (Voluntary Termination of Rights as a Member). Rule 2.8 sets forth the requirements for a Member’s voluntary termination of its rights as a Member. Currently, Rule 2.8 provides that a Member’s voluntary termination of its rights as a Member shall not take effect until 30 days after all of the following conditions have been satisfied: (i) receipt of such written resignation; (ii) all indebtedness due the Exchange shall have been paid in full; (iii) any Exchange investigation or disciplinary action brought against the Member has reached a final disposition; and (iv) any examination of such Member in process is completed and all exceptions noted have been reasonably resolved. The Rule further provides that the Board may declare a resignation effective at any time. The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 2.8 to remove conditions set forth in Rule 2.8(iii) and (iv), requiring that any Exchange investigation or disciplinary action brought against the Member has reached a final disposition and that any examination of such Member in process is completed and all exceptions noted have been reasonably resolved. The Exchange further proposes to amend Rule 2.8 to align the voluntary termination rules with that of its affiliates, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Cboe Options’’) and Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. (‘‘C2’’). Specifically, Cboe Options Rule 3.16 and C2 Rule 3.7 require a terminating Trading Permit Holder to promptly make any outstanding filings required under the respective Rules and pay any outstanding fees, assessments, charges, fines, or other amounts due to each Exchange, the Commission, or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. The Exchange notes that its affiliates do not maintain a 30-day notice period for terminating members, and now proposes to remove the requirement from the Exchange’s Rules. Under Rule 2.8, as amended, the Exchange would require receipt of written resignation, completion of any outstanding filings required under the Rules, and payment of any outstanding fees, assessments, charges, fines, or E:\FR\FM\05APN1.SGM 05APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 67 (Friday, April 5, 2024)]
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[SEC File No. 270-663, OMB Control No. 3235-0724]


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Supplier 
Diversity Business Management System

Upon Written Request Copies Available From: U.S. 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'') has submitted to the Office of Management 
and Budget (``OMB'') a request for extension of the previously approved 
collection of information discussed below.
    The Commission is required under section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall 
Street and Reform Act to develop standards and processes for ensuring 
the fair inclusion of women-owned and minority-owned businesses in all 
of the Commission's business activities. In addition, the Commission is 
required to develop standards for coordinating technical assistance to 
minority-owned and women-owned businesses. 12 U.S.C. 5452(b)(2)(B). To 
help implement these requirements, the Office of Minority and Women 
Inclusion (OMWI) developed and maintains an electronic Supplier 
Diversity Business Management System (SDBMS) to collect up-to-date 
business information and capabilities statements from diverse suppliers 
interested in doing business with the Commission. The information 
collected in SDBMS assists the Commission with its market research 
efforts, enables the Commission to assess the effectiveness of its 
technical assistance and outreach efforts and identify target areas for 
additional program efforts, and facilitates the Commission's compliance 
with its Congressionally-mandated reporting obligations on the 
Commission's contract awards.
    The Commission invited comments on SDBMS. Information is collected 
in SDBMS via web-based, e-filed, dynamic form-based technology. The 
company point of contact completes a profile consisting of basic 
contact data and information on the capabilities of the business. The 
profile includes a series of questions, some of which are based on the 
data that the individual enters. Drop-down lists are included where 
appropriate to increase ease of use.
    The information collection is voluntary. There are no costs 
associated with this collection. SDBMS allows suppliers to self-
register via a secure web portal that is accessible through a hyperlink 
on the Commission's public website.
    Title of Collection: Supplier Diversity Management System.
    Type of Review: Request for extension of previously approved 
collection of information.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 300.
    Estimated Annual Reporting Burden: 150 hours (30 minutes per 
submission).
    On February 1, 2024, the Commission published a notice in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 6558) of its intention to request an extension 
of this currently approved collection of information and allowed the 
public 60 days to submit comments. The Commission received no comments.
    Written comments continue to be invited on: (a) whether this 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden imposed by 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

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techniques or other forms of information technology.
    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.
    The public may view background documentation for this information 
collection at the following website: www.reginfo.gov. Find this 
particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day 
Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent by May 6, 2024 to (i) www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain and (ii) David Bottom, Director/Chief Information Officer, 
Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20549, or by sending an email to: [email protected].

    Dated: April 1, 2024.
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-07208 Filed 4-4-24; 8:45 am]
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