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12 See MSRB Notice 2010–13 (May 20, 2010).

13 In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission notes that it has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).

14 15 U.S.C. 78o–4(b)(2)(C).

15 Id. 16 In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission notes that it has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).

17 15 U.S.C. 78o–4(b)(2)(C).

18 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

19 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). EMMA information offered by credit ratings agencies would provide additional access to credit enhancement features associated with municipal securities on a market-wide basis. 12 The MSRB agrees that new products may benefit from the transparency offered for ARS and VRDO by the SHORT System, and plans to review in the future whether changes to the SHORT System and associated rules could accommodate future products without subsequent system and rule modifications.

With regard to all other issues raised by the commenters, the Commission believes that the MSRB has adequately addressed the commenters’ concerns.

IV. Discussion and Commission Findings

The Commission has carefully considered the proposed rule change, the comment letters received, and the MSRB’s responses to the comment letters and finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the MSRB 13 and, in particular, the requirements of Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Exchange Act 14 and the rules and regulations thereunder. Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Exchange Act requires, among other things, that the MSRB’s rules be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in municipal securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market in municipal securities, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. 15 In particular, the Commission believes that the proposed rule change would serve as an additional mechanism by which the MSRB works toward removing impediments to and helping to perfect the mechanisms of a free and open market in municipal securities by providing a centralized venue for free public access to information about and documents relating to ARS and VRDO. The proposed rule change would provide greater access to information about and documents relating to ARS and VRDO to all participants in the municipal securities market on an equal basis thereby removing potential barriers to obtaining such information. These factors serve to promote the statutory mandate of the MSRB to protect investors and the public interest.

V. Conclusion

For the foregoing reasons, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the MSRB 16 and, in particular, the requirements of Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Exchange Act 17 and the rules and regulations thereunder. The proposal will become effective as requested by the MSRB.

It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act, 18 that the proposed rule change (SR– MSRB–2010–02), as amended, be, and it hereby is, approved.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority. 19 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010–21308 Filed 8–26–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 8010–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice: 7119]**

**60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Voluntary Disclosures** 

**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: Voluntary Disclosures.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0179.

• Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection.

• Originating Office: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, PM/DDTC. • Form Number: None.

• Respondents: Business and Nonprofit Organizations.

• Estimated Number of Respondents:
750.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 1,000.

• Average Hours per Response: 10 hours.

• Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 hours.

• Frequency: On Occasion.

• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

**DATES :**  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from August 27, 2010.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments and questions should be directed to Nicholas Memos, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Department of State, who may be reached via the following methods:

• E-mail: memosni@state.gov.

• Mail: Nicholas Memos, SA–1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0112.

• Fax: 202–261–8199. You must include the information collection title in the subject lines of your message/letter.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the information collection and supporting documents, to Nicholas Memos, 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, who may be reached via phone at (202) 663–2804, or via e-mail
at memosni@state.gov.

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

• Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information 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 export, temporary import, temporary export and brokering of defense articles, defense services and related technical data are licensed by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in


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accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (‘‘ITAR, ’’ 22 CFR parts 120–130) and Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). Those who manufacture or export defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, or the brokering thereof, must register with the Department of State. Persons desiring to engage in export, temporary import, and brokering activities must submit an application or written request to conduct the transaction to the Department to obtain a decision whether it is in the interests of U.S. foreign policy and national security to approve the transaction. Also, registered brokers must submit annual reports regarding all brokering activity that was transacted, and registered manufacturers and exporter must maintain records of defense trade activities for five years. Section 127.12 of the ITAR encourages the disclosure of information to DDTC by persons who believe they may have violated any provision of the AECA, ITAR, or any order, license, or other authorization issued under the AECA. The violation is analyzed by DDTC to determine whether to take administrative action under part 128 of the ITAR and whether to refer the matter to the Department of Justice to consider criminal prosecution.

Methodology: These forms/ information collections may be sent to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls via the following methods: Electronically, mail, personal delivery, and/or fax.

Dated: August 19, 2010. Beth M. McCormick, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2010–21445 Filed 8–26–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–27–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 7133]**

**State–68, Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization**  **Records**

Summary: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State proposes to amend an existing system of records, Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization Records, State–68, pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A–130, Appendix I. The Department’s report was filed with the Office of Management and Budget on July 27,
2010.

It is proposed that the current system will retain the name ‘‘Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization Records. ’’ It is also proposed that the amended system description will include revisions/ additions to: Categories of records; Purpose; Routine uses; and Storage, Safeguards and Retrievability as well as other administrative updates. Further, the following section has been added to the system of records, Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization Records, State–68 to ensure Privacy Act of 1974 compliance: Contesting Record Procedures.

Any persons interested in commenting on the amended system of records may do so by submitting comments in writing to Margaret P. Grafeld, Director, Office of Information Programs and Services, A/GIS/IPS, Department of State, SA–2, 515 22nd Street, Washington, DC 20522–8001.

This amended system of records will be effective 40 days from the date of publication, unless we receive comments that will result in a contrary determination.

The amended system description,

‘‘ Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization Records, State–68, ’’ will read as set forth below.

Dated: July 27, 2010. Steven J. Rodriguez, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Operations, Bureau of Administration, U.S. Department of State.

**STATE–68**

**SECURITY CLASSIFICATION :** 

Unclassified.

**SYSTEM NAME :** 

Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization Records.

**SYSTEM LOCATION :** 

Department of State, SA–3, 2121 Virginia Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20520.

**CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE**
**SYSTEM :** 

Individuals who have been or will be involved in international reconstruction and stabilization activities and individuals who offer to participate in potential future overseas reconstruction and stabilization activities in a foreign deployment or in a management function based in Washington, DC, and/or in domestic training and civilianmilitary exercises. **CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM :**  Name; Social Security number; date of birth; citizenship; contact information such as mailing address, e-mail and/or phone number; passport number, dates of expiration, places of issuance; driver’s license number, dates of expiration and state where issued; individuals’ height and weight; language skills; military service, if any; prior related experience; security clearance status; medical clearance; personal gear/clothing size; emergency contact information and dependent information.

**AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM :** 

Public Law 108–447, Div B, Title IV, Sec. 408, 118 Stat. 2904 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005).

**PURPOSE :** 

The information in this system will be used to assist the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization to carry out its mandate to lead, coordinate, and institutionalize international reconstruction and stabilization activities of the U.S. Government.

The database shall be compiled and used to categorize and identify individuals who volunteer to participate in Civilian Response Corps missions and other international reconstruction and stabilization activities.

**ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE**
**SYSTEM ,**  **INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND**
**PURPOSES OF SUCH USES :** 

The records in this system may be disclosed to:

(1) Any and all U.S. Government agencies involved in reconstruction and stabilization operations in order to coordinate U.S. efforts in international reconstruction and stabilization; to determine which members are available and best qualified for particular missions; and to manage and select individuals who have been hired or agreed to deploy oversees in support of reconstruction and stabilization efforts of the U.S. Government.

(2) The United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or similar international organizations for the purpose of coordinating personnel engaged in specific reconstruction and stabilization activities.

(3) U.S. and NATO military installations for the purpose of sharing information necessary for security checks and to obtain access to military facilities, including manifesting on military aircraft.

(4) State governments, foreign governments and international organizations where employees are