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18 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).

19 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f). 20 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change.

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) of the Act 18 and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b–4 19 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. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission will institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change 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– CBOE–2013–104 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–CBOE–2013–104. 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 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 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–CBOE– 2013–104 and should be submitted on or before December 9, 2013.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority. 20 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013–27471 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 8011–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 8523]**

**60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Department of State Mentor**  **Prote  ́**  **ge  ́**  **Program Application**

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

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

**DATES :**  The Department will accept comments from the public up to January 17, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Public Notice ####’’ in the Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.

• Email: burleynb@state.gov

.

• Mail: A/SDBU, Nikki Burley, SA–6, Room L–500, Washington DC 20522–
0602.

• Fax: 703–875–6825.

• Hand Delivery or Courier: 1701 North Ft. Myer Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22209.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Nikki Burley, A/SDBU, SA–6, Room L–500, Washington DC 20522–0602 who may be reached on 703–875–6824 or at burleynb@state.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

• Title of Information Collection: Department of State Mentor Prote  ́ ge

 ́ Program Application.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0161.

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

• Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization—A/ SDBU.

• Form Number: DS–4053.

• Respondents: Small and large businesses planning to team together in an official mentor-prote  ́ ge

 ́ capacity to enhance the capabilities of the prote  ́ ge

 ́ firms to perform as prime contractors and subcontractors on Department of State procurements.

• Estimated Number of Respondents:
15.

• Estimated Number of Responses:
15.

• Average Time per Response: 12 hours.

• Total Estimated Burden Time: 180 hours.

• Frequency: Annually.

• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

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

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

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


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

Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of proposed collection: This information collection facilitates a mentor-prote  ́ ge

 ́ program per Department of State Acquisition Regulations (DOSAR) 619.202–70 that encourages business agreements between small and large for-profit companies, for the purpose of forming a mentor-prote  ́ ge

 ́ relationship that will provide developmental assistance and to enhance the capabilities of the prote  ́ ge

 ́ firms to perform as prime contractors and subcontractors on Department of State procurements.

Methodology: Respondents may submit the information by email using the DS–4053, or by letter using fax or postal mail.

Shapleigh C. Drisko, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013–27563 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–24–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 8525]**

**Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Cancellation of Open Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of State.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Cancellation of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The notice references Public Notice 8515 published in the November 12, 2013 Federal Register , announcing the public meeting for Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) on November 22, 2013 to discuss current defense trade issues and topics for further study has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Lisa Aguirre, PM/DDTC, SA–1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0112; telephone (202) 663–2830; FAX (202) 261–8199; or email aguirrelv@state.gov. Dated: November 12, 2013. Kenneth B. Handelman, Designated Federal Officer, Defense Trade Advisory Group, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013–27551 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–25–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 8524]**

**U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International**  **Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Electronic Commerce** 

The Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International Law, Department of State, gives notice of a public meeting to discuss a Working Paper prepared by the Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The public meeting will take place on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. EST. This is not a meeting of the full Advisory Committee.

In response to a request from UNCITRAL’s Working Group IV (electronic commerce), the UNCITRAL Secretariat has prepared draft provisions on electronic transferable records, which are presented for in the form of a model law to facilitate Working Group discussion. The Working Paper, which is numbered WP.124 and includes WP.124/Add.1, is available online at http://www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/ commission/working

_groups/ 4Electronic

_ Commerce.html. This Working Paper will be discussed December 9–13, 2013, at the 48th Session of Working Group IV.

The purpose of the public meeting is to obtain the views of concerned stakeholders on the topics addressed in the Working Paper in advance of the meeting of Working Group IV. Those who cannot attend but wish to comment are welcome to do so by email to Michael Coffee at coffeems@state.gov.

Time and Place: The meeting will take place from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. EST in Room 240, South Building, State Department Annex 4, Washington, DC 20037. Participants should plan to arrive at the Navy Hill gate on the west side of 23rd Street NW., at the intersection of 23rd Street NW. and D Street NW. by 12:30 p.m. for visitor screening. If you are unable to attend the public meeting and would like to participate from a remote location, teleconferencing will be available.

Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public, subject to the capacity of the meeting room. Access to the building is strictly controlled. For pre-clearance purposes, those planning to attend should email pil@state.gov providing full name, address, and email address. This information will greatly facilitate entry into the building. A member of the public needing reasonable accommodation should email pil@state.gov not later than November 25, 2013. Requests made after that date will be considered, but might not be able to be fulfilled. If you would like to participate by telephone, please email pil@state.gov to obtain the call-in number and other information.

Data from the public is requested pursuant to Public Law 99–399 (Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986), as amended; Public Law 107–56 (USA PATRIOT Act); and Executive Order 13356. The purpose of the collection is to validate the identity of individuals who enter Department facilities. The data will be entered into the Visitor Access Control System (VACS–D) database. Please see the Security Records System of Records Notice (State-36) at http:// www.state.gov/documents/organization/ 103419.pdf for additional information.

Dated: November 12, 2013. Michael S. Coffee, Attorney-Adviser, Office of Private International Law, Office of Legal Adviser, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013–27549 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–08–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Maritime Administration**

**[Docket No. MARAD–2013 0125]**

**Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel**  **PURSE PRINCESS; Invitation for Public Comments** 

**AGENCY :**  Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.

**DATES :**  Submit comments on or before December 18, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2013–0125. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,