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8 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).

9 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). Pursuant to Rule 19b– 4(f)(6)(iii) under the Act, the Exchange is required to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. 10 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) 8 of the Act and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 9 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.
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 rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–C2–2012–005 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–C2–2012–005. 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–C2– 2012–005 and should be submitted on or before February 28, 2012.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority. 10 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–2669 Filed 2–6–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**
**[Public Notice: 7788]**
**30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–230, Application for**  **Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, OMB Number 1405–0015** 

**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: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0015.

• Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.

• Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.

• Form Number: DS–230.

• Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 672,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 672,000.

• Average Hours per Response: 2 hours.

• Total Estimated Burden: 1,344,000.

• Frequency: Once per applicant.

• 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 February 7, 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, Department of State 2401 E Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663–3721.

**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 Department of State uses Form DS–230 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration), in conjunction with a personal interview, to determine an applicant’s eligibility for an immigrant visa. The form requests only information necessary to determine the applicant’s eligibility for a requested immigrant visa. An immigrant visa may not be issued without the requested information.

Methodology: The form is required to be filled out and completed by the applicant. This application can also be collected for free at consular posts worldwide.

Dated: January 25, 2012. Edward Ramotowski, Managing Director, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–2807 Filed 2–6–12; 8:45 am]

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