[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 145 (Friday, July 28, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 42818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-6539]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To 
Renew Collection 3038-0017, Market Surveys

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing 
an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain 
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish 
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of 
information, and to allow 60 days for comment in response to the 
notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to 
information collected to assist the Commission in the prevention of 
market manipulation.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 26, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comment may be mailed to Gary J. Martinaitis, Division of 
Market Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20581.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary J. Martinaitis, (202) 418-5209; 
FAX (202) 418-5527; e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, 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 request 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 Section 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.
    With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC 
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 assumption used;
     Ways to enhance the quality of, 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, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

Market Surveys, OMB Control No. 3038-0017--Extension

    Under Commission Rule 21.02, upon call by the Commission, 
information on open contracts in accounts carried or introduced by 
futures commission merchants, members of contract markets, introducing 
brokers, and foreign brokers must be furnished. This rule is designed 
to assist the Commission in prevention of market manipulation and is 
promulgated pursuant to the Commission's rulemaking authority contained 
in section 8a of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 7.
    The Commission estimates the burden of this collectionof 
information as follows:

Estimated Annual Reporting Burden

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                                                  Annual  number                                         Total annual      Hours per
                 17 CFR section                  of  respondents         Frequency of response            responses         response       Total hours
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17 CFR 21.02...................................             400   Annually...........................             400             1.75              700
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    Dated: July 25, 2006.
Catherine D. Daniels,
Assistant Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 06-6539 Filed 7-27-06; 8:45 am]
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