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9 The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Commission’s Web site at http://
www.sec.gov.

10 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, 9 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 available for inspection and copying 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 such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of NYSE Amex. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–NYSEAmex–2009–102 and should be submitted on or before February 4,
2010.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority. 10 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–542 Filed 1–13–10; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice: 6821]**
**60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–4100, Iran Program**  **Grants Vetting, Information Collection 1405–0176** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Iran Program Grants

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0176

• Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection

• Originating Office: Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/IR)

• Form Number: DS–4100

• Respondents: Potential grantees and participants for Iran programs

• Estimated Number of Respondents:
100

• Estimated Number of Responses:
200

• Average Hours Per Response: 1

• Total Estimated Burden: 200

• Frequency: On occasion

• Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain

**DATE (**  **S ):**  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from January 14, 2010.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Danika Walters, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202–647–1347, or via e-mail
at WaltersDL@state.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions.

• Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.

• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

• Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of Proposed Collection

The State Department has made the awarding of grants a key component of its Iran policy. As a condition of licensing these activities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) mandates that the Department conduct a vetting of potential Iran programsgrantees and sub-grantees for counterterrorism purposes. To conduct this vetting the Department envisions collecting information from grantees and sub-grantees regarding the identity and background of their key employees, board of directors, and program participants. Methodology

We will collect this information either through fax or electronic submission.

Additional Information

Provide background or other information as applicable or useful. This is optional.

Dated: January 5, 2010. Sara Horner, Office Director, Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2010–599 Filed 1–13–10; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 6865]**

**Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant**  **Proposals: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan** 

Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement.

Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/ A/E/SCA–10–01. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Number: 19.009. Key Dates: Application Deadline: February 15, 2010.

Executive Summary: The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition to administer the FY2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) in the United States may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange activities for students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan. The recipient organization will be responsible for the following aspects of the program: Placement of no less than 100 foreign students at accredited U.S. institutions (50 for fall semester 2010, 50 spring semester 2011) student travel to the U.S., orientation, enrichment programming, advising, monitoring and support, pre-return activities, evaluation, and follow-up with program alumni. Support for this program is being provided from special FY2009/ FY2010 supplemental funds that have been appropriated to the Department. It is anticipated that the total amount of funding for FY2010 administrative and program costs will be $2,000,000 pending availability of funds.