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20 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 21 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). similar to other fees and rebates in place on other exchanges. The Exchange believes that this competitive marketplace materially impacts the fees and rebates present on the Exchange today and substantially influences the proposal set forth above. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition

BX does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. To the contrary, BX has designed its fees and rebates to compete effectively for the execution and routing of options contracts and to reduce the overall cost to investors of options trading. The Exchange believes that the proposed fee/rebate pricing structure would attract liquidity to and benefit order interaction at the Exchange to the benefit of all market participants. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

No written comments were either solicited or received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action

The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act. 20 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. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.
IV. Solicitation of Comments

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 (http://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– BX–2012–043 on the subject line. Paper Comments

• Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090.
All submissions should refer to File Number SR–BX–2012–043. 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 Web site (http://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 available for Web site 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. 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 Number SR–BX– 2012–043 and should be submitted on or before July 31, 2012.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority. 21 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–16762 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE** 
**[Public Notice 7947]**
**30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–158, Contact**  **Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

• Title of Information Collection: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0144.

• Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.

• Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.

• Form Number: DS–158.

• Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.

• Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.

• Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 hours.

• Frequency: One Time per visa application.

• Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
**DATES :**  Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from July 10, 2012.
**ADDRESSES :**  Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods:

• Email: oira

_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message.

• Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20520–0106, who may be reached on (202) 663–3721.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:


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• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform 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. Abstract of Proposed Collection

This form collects contact information, current employment information, and previous work experience information from aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. The information collected is necessary to determine eligibility for certain visa classifications. Methodology

If the DS–160 is inaccessible, applicants can go online and complete the DS–158, print it out, and submit it along with the DS–156. If applicants are requested to submit the DS–158 after the submission of the DS–160, applicants are then required to either fill out the form by hand or online, print the form and submit in person at the time of the scheduled interview.

Dated: June 28, 2012. Edward Ramatowski, Managing Director, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–16848 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**
**[Public Notice 7948]**
**30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–5506, Local U.S. Citizen**  **Skills/Resources Survey**

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

• Title of Information Collection: Local U.S. Citizen Skills/Resources Survey.

• OMB Control Number: OMB No. 1405–0188.

• Type of Request: Revision.

• Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS).

• Form Number: DS–5506. • Respondents: United States Citizens.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,400.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 2,400.

• Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes.

• Total Estimated Burden: 600 hours.

• Frequency: On Occasion.

• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

**DATES :**  Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from July 10, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods:

• Email: oira

_submission@omb.eop. gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message.

• Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/L), U.S. Department of State, SA–29, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20520 at Ask-OCS-LPublic-Inquiries@state.gov.

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

• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform 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. Abstract of Proposed Collection

The Local U.S. Citizen Skills/ Resources Survey is a systematic method of gathering information about skills and resources from U.S. citizensthat will assist in improving the wellbeing of other U.S. citizens affected or potentially affected by a crisis. Methodology

This information collection can be completed by the respondent electronically or manually. The information collection will be collected on-site, by mail, fax, and email. Dated: June 27, 2012. Michelle Bernier-Toth, Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–16850 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 7949]**
**Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls;**  **Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial Export Licenses** 

**SUMMARY :**  Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).

**DATES :**  Effective Date: As shown on each of the 37 letters.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State (202) 663–2861.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register when they are transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as practicable. April 27, 2012 (Transmittal Number 11–024) The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of

the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the manufacture and the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more. The transaction described in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to France, Italy, Belgium and Spain for the design, manufacture and delivery of Satellite Subsystems On-Board Processors for the Iridium NEXT program. The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations. This notification should not be interpreted as the Department’s conclusion that the applicant or any manufacturer, supplier or vendor or other entity related to it has not violated any of the statutes enumerated at 22 U.S.C. 2778(g) with respect to this or other related transactions.