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1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 

2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 

3See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 69443 

(April 24, 2013), 78 FR 25332 (SR–NYSEArca– 

2013–39). 

4 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 

At times, changes in Commission 

priorities require alterations in the 

scheduling of meeting items. For further 

information and to ascertain what, if 

any, matters have been added, deleted 

or postponed, please contact the Office 

of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. 

Dated: May 29, 2013. 

Elizabeth M. Murphy, 

Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2013–13029 Filed 5–29–13; 4:15 pm] 

BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE 

COMMISSION 

[Release No. 34–69639; File No. SR– 

NYSEArca–2013–39] 

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE 

Arca, Inc.; Notice of Withdrawal of a 

Proposed Rule Change Amending 

NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.31 To Add 

a Moving Average Check for Incoming 

Market Orders and Marketable Limit 

Orders 

May 24, 2013. 

On April 11, 2013, NYSE Arca, Inc. 

(‘‘NYSE Arca’’) filed with the Securities 

and Exchange Commission 

(‘‘Commission’’) pursuant to Section 

19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act 

of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 

thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to 

amend NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.31 to 

add a Moving Average Check for 

incoming market orders and marketable 

limit orders. The proposed rule change 

was published for comment in the 

Federal Register on April 30, 2013.3

The Commission did not receive any 

comment letters on the proposal. On 

May 14, 2013, NYSE Arca withdrew the 

proposed rule change (SR–NYSEArca– 

2013–39). 

For the Commission, by the Division of 

Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated 

authority.4

Jill M. Peterson, 

Assistant Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2013–12896 Filed 5–30–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE 

COMMISSION 

[File No. 500–1] 

Jupiter Enterprises, Inc., Order of 

Suspension of Trading 

May 29, 2013. 

It appears to the Securities and 

Exchange Commission that there is a 

lack of current and accurate information 

concerning the securities of Jupiter 

Enterprises, Inc. because it has not filed 

any periodic reports since the period 

ended June 30, 2007. 

The Commission is of the opinion that 

the public interest and the protection of 

investors require a suspension of trading 

in the securities of the above-listed 

company. Therefore, it is ordered, 

pursuant to Section 12(k) of the 

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that 

trading in the securities of the abovelisted company is suspended for the 

period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 29, 

2013, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 

11, 2013. 

By the Commission. 

Kevin M. O’Neill, 

Deputy Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2013–12992 Filed 5–29–13; 11:15 am] 

BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE 

COMMISSION 

[File No. 500–1] 

China Environmental Protection, Inc., 

Order of Suspension of Trading 

May 29, 2013. 

It appears to the Securities and 

Exchange Commission that there is a 

lack of current and accurate information 

concerning the securities of China 

Environmental Protection, Inc. because 

it has not filed any periodic reports 

since the period ended June 30, 2011. 

The Commission is of the opinion that 

the public interest and the protection of 

investors require a suspension of trading 

in the securities of the above-listed 

company. Therefore, it is ordered, 

pursuant to Section 12(k) of the 

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that 

trading in the securities of the abovelisted company is suspended for the 

period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 29, 

2013, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 

11, 2013. 

By the Commission. 

Kevin M. O’Neill, 

Deputy Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2013–12989 Filed 5–29–13; 11:15 am] 

BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE 

COMMISSION 

[File No. 500–1] 

China Properties Developments, Inc.; 

Order of Suspension of Trading 

May 29, 2013. 

It appears to the Securities and 

Exchange Commission that there is a 

lack of current and accurate information 

concerning the securities of China 

Properties Developments, Inc. because it 

has not filed any periodic reports since 

the period ended September 30, 2010. 

The Commission is of the opinion that 

the public interest and the protection of 

investors require a suspension of trading 

in the securities of the above-listed 

company. Therefore, it is ordered, 

pursuant to Section 12(k) of the 

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that 

trading in the securities of the abovelisted company is suspended for the 

period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 29, 

2013, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 

11, 2013. 

By the Commission. 

Kevin M. O’Neill, 

Deputy Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2013–12991 Filed 5–29–13; 11:15 am] 

BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice 8343] 

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information 

Collection: Application for A, G, or 

NATO Visa 

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 July 30, 

2013. 

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 


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• Email: 

PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov. 

• Mail: Chief, Legislation and 

Regulations Division, Visa Services 

Office—DS–1648, 2401 E Street NW., 

Washington, DC 20520–30106. 

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 Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. 

Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., 

L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may 

be reached at 

PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

• Title of Information Collection: 

Application for A, G, or NATO Visas. 

• OMB Control Number: OMB No. 

1405–0100. 

• Type of Request: Extension of a 

Currently Approved Collection. 

• Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. 

• Form Number: DS–1648. 

• Respondents: All applicants for A, 

G, or NATO visa reauthorizations, 

excluding A–3, G–5 and NATO–7 

applicants. 

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 

30,000. 

• Estimated Number of Responses: 

30,000. 

• Average Time per Response: 30 

minutes. 

• Total Estimated Burden Time: 

15,000 hours. 

• Frequency: Once per application. 

• Obligation to Respond: Required to 

Obtain Benefit. 

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 

estimates of the time and cost burdens 

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: 

Under INA section § 101(a)(15)(G) and 

INA section § 101(a)(15)(A), the 

Department of State can use Form DS– 

1648 to elicit information from 

applicants for a renewal of A, G, or 

NATO visas, excluding A–3, G–5 and 

NATO–7 applicants. 

Methodology: The DS–1648 will be 

submitted electronically to the 

Department via the internet. The 

applicant will be instructed to print a 

confirmation page containing a bar 

coded record locator, which will be 

scanned at the time of processing. 

Dated: May 14, 2013. 

Edward Ramotowski, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 

Consular Affairs, Department of State. 

[FR Doc. 2013–12938 Filed 5–30–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4710–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Delegation of Authority No. 357] 

Delegation to the Assistant Secretary 

for Administration of Procurement 

Functions and Authorities 

By virtue of the authority vested in 

the Secretary of State by 22 U.S.C. 2651a 

and 41 U.S.C. 1702, and delegated to me 

by Delegation of Authority 198, dated 

September 16, 1992, I hereby delegate to 

the Assistant Secretary of State for 

Administration, all duties, 

responsibilities and powers of the 

Secretary with respect to Department 

procurement; and authority to act as 

head of the agency with respect to 

procurement. 

I. Scope 

1. In carrying out these functions, the 

Assistant Secretary for Administration 

shall: 

a. Prescribe and publish the 

Department of State Acquisition 

Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 6) and other 

directives pertaining to procurement 

including, but not limited to, those 

incorporated in 48 CFR Chapter 6. 

b. To the extent permitted by law, 

make all determinations and findings 

required by statute or regulation to be 

made by the Head of the Agency. 

2. The authority delegated herein 

shall be exercised in accordance with 

the applicable limitations and 

requirements of the Federal Property 

and Administrative Services Act, as 

amended; the Federal Acquisition 

Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1); the 

applicable portions of the Federal 

Property Management Regulations (41 

CFR Chapter 101); as well as other 

relevant statutes and regulations. 

3. The Assistant Secretary for 

Administration is authorized to redelegate (and authorize the subsequent 

re-delegation of) any of the authorities 

delegated herein, to the extent 

authorized by law, to any qualified 

employee of the Department of State. 

4. The Assistant Secretary for 

Administration shall serve as Chief 

Acquisition Officer (CAO), and shall 

carry out the duties enumerated in 41 

U.S.C. 1702, including the following 

duties: 

a. Advise and assist the Secretary and 

other Department officials to ensure that 

the mission of the Department is 

achieved through the management of 

the Department’s acquisition activities. 

b. Responsible for monitoring the 

performance of acquisition activities 

and acquisition programs of the 

Department, evaluating the performance 

of those programs on the basis of 

applicable performance measurements, 

and advising the Secretary, Deputy 

Secretaries, and Under Secretary for 

Management regarding the appropriate 

business strategy to achieve the mission 

of the Department. 

c. Increase the use of full and open 

competition in the acquisition of 

property and services by the Department 

by establishing policies, procedures, 

and practices that ensure that the 

Department receives a sufficient number 

of sealed bids or competitive offers from 

responsible sources to fulfill the 

Department’s requirements (including 

performance and delivery schedules) at 

the lowest cost or best value considering 

the nature of the property or service 

procured. 

d. Increase the appropriate use of 

performance-based contracting and 

performance specifications. 

e. Make acquisition decisions 

consistent with all applicable laws and 

establish clear lines of authority, 

accountability, and responsibility for 

acquisition decision making within the 

Department. 

f. Manage the direction of acquisition 

policy for the Department, including 

implementation of the unique 

acquisition policies, regulations, and 

standards of the Department. 

g. Develop and maintain an 

acquisition career management program 

in the Department to ensure that there 

is an adequate professional workforce. 

h. Advise the Department on the 

applicability of relevant policy on the 

contracts of the agency for overseas 

contingency operations and ensure the 


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