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12 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 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 such 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–BYX– 2015–12 and should be submitted on or before March 27, 2015.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority. 12 Brent J. Fields, Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015–05157 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am]

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**SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION**

**[License No. 07/07–0118]**

**Notice Seeking Exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business**  **Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest, C3 Capital Partners III, L.P.** 

Notice is hereby given that C3 Capital Partners III, L.P., 1511 Baltimore Ave., Suite 500, Kansas, MO 64108, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under Section 312 of the Act and 13 CFR 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest, of the Small Business Administration (‘‘SBA’’) Rules and Regulations. C3 Capital Partners III, L.P., provided a loan to Green Compass f/k/a Santa Clara Waste Water Company and California Living Waters, Inc. (‘‘Green Compass’’), 2775 North Ventura Road, Suite 209, Oxnard, CA 93036. The financing was contemplated to provide capital that contributes to the growth and overall sound financing of Green Compass.

The financing is brought within the purview of § 107.730(a)(1) because C3 Capital Partners II, L.P., an Associate of C3 Capital Partners III, L.P., as defined in § 107.50, owns a ten percent or greater equity interest in Green Compass. Accordingly, Green Compass is considered an Associate of C3 Capital Partners III, L.P.

Notice is hereby given that any interested person may submit written comments on the transaction to the Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416.

Dated: February 25, 2015. Javier E. Saade, Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation.
[FR Doc. 2015–05320 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 9060]**

**60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: R/PPR Research Surveys** 

**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 May 5,
2015

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

• Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2015–0011’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form.

• Email: MillerJL4@state.gov

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• Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Joshua Miller, U.S. Department of State, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20037.

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 Joshua Miller, U.S. Department of State, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20037, who may be reached on 202–
632–3251 or at MillerJL4@state.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

• Title of Information Collection: R/PPR Research Surveys.

• OMB Control Number: None.

• Type of Request: New Collection.

• Originating Office: Office of Policy Planning and Resources for the Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs—R/PPR.

• Form Number: SV–2015–0003.

• Respondents: General populations of select foreign countries.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 100,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 100,000.

• Average Time per Response: 6 minutes.

• Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,000 hours.

• Frequency: Each country will be surveyed on occasion.

• 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.

• 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

Department of State will be surveying the general populations of select foreign


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countries. The data DoS collects will be used internally by DoS to determine how its missions can maximize the impact of their public diplomacy resources: DoS analysts will use the data to produce guidance on how budget, personnel, and other resources that drive USG communications to foreign publics can be used more efficiently and effectively. The U.S. Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (in particular, 22 U.S.C. 2732), and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 give DoS the legal authority to engage in public diplomacy activities, including this data collection. Methodology

Surveys will be administered by experienced in-country data collection subcontractors who will also clean and weight the data and then transfer the final data file to Department of State for analysis. Sampling strategies will vary by country/data collection subcontractor, but all surveys will employ a sampling and weighting strategy so that the surveys genuinely represent the general populations in terms of their geographic distribution and their demographic characteristics. For each country, the data should have an aggregate margin of error of no more than ±5% at a 95% level of confidence and should be free of any bias.

Dated: February 26, 2015. Roxanne Cabral, Director of Policy and Planning, R/PPR, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015–05235 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 9059]**

**Shipping Coordinating Committee Notice of Renewal of Charter** 

Summary: The Department of State has renewed the Charter for the Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) without significant substantive change. Through this Committee, the Department of State will continue to obtain the views and advice of thegeneral public, industry, nongovernmental organizations, and interested government agencies in the maritime and related fields, on issues related to maritime security, safety of life at sea, and protection of the marine environment considered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and other matters relating to international maritime shipping. The Under Secretary for Management has determined the Committee is necessary and in the public interest.

The Committee follows the procedures prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Meetings will be open to the public unless a determination is made in accordance with section 10(d) of the FACA and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) that a meeting or portion of the meeting should be closed to the public. Notice of each meeting will be published in the Federal Register at least 15 days prior to the meeting, unless there are extraordinary circumstances that require shorter notice.

For further information, please contact: Commander Marc A. Zlomek, Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, U.S. Department of State, Office of Oceans Affairs, at zlomekma@state.gov or by telephone at 202–647–3946. A copy of the Committee charter may also be obtained by accessing the FACA database maintained by the General Services Administration: http:// fido.gov/facadatabase

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Dated: February 26, 2015. Marc A. Zlomek, Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015–05225 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Delegation of Authority No. 383]**

**Delegation to the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy,**  **and Human Rights With Respect to Authority Under Section 620M(b) of the**  **Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended (22 U.S.C. 2378d)** 

By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State, including the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. ) (the Act), Executive Order 12163 of September 29, 1979, as amended (44 FR 56673) (the Order), and Section 1 of the Department of State Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a), and delegated to the Deputy Secretary pursuant to Delegation of Authority 245–1, I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, to the extent authorized by law, the function of making determinations and reports under Section 620M(b) of the Act (22 U.S.C. 2378d).

Any act, executive order, regulation or procedure subject to, or affected by, this delegation shall be deemed to be such act, executive order, regulation or procedure as reenacted or amended from time to time.

Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, or the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources may at any time exercise any authority or function delegated by this delegation of authority.

This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register.

Dated: February 5, 2015. Antony Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2015–05286 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 9057]**

**International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) Meeting Notice; Closed Meeting** 

In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App section 10(a)(2), the Department of State announces a meeting of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) to take place on April 16, 2015, at the Department of State, Washington, DC

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App section 10(d), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), it has been determined that this Board meeting will be closed to the public because the Board will be reviewing and discussing matters properly classified in accordance with Executive Order 13526. The purpose of the ISAB is to provide the Department with a continuing source of independent advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation, political-military affairs, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy. The agenda for this meeting will include classified discussions related to the Board’s studies on current U.S. policy and issues regarding arms control, international security, nuclear proliferation, and diplomacy.

For more information, contact Christopher Herrick, Acting Executive Director of the International Security Advisory Board, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, telephone: (202) 647–9683.

Dated: February 26, 2015. Christopher Herrick, Acting Executive Director, International Security Advisory Board, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015–05237 Filed 3–5–15; 8:45 am]

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