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[Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)]
[Notices]
[Page 59319-59320]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent to
Renew Collection 3038-0048, Off-Exchange Agricultural Trade Options

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing
an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed extension of an existing
collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements
relating to off-exchange agricultural trade options.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 12, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to David Van Wagner, Division of
Market Oversight, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Van Wagner, (202) 418-5481; FAX:
(202) 418-5527; e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires
Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, before submitting
the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement,
the CFTC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information
listed below.
    With respect to the following collection of information, the CFTC
invites comments on:
    • Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the information will have a practical
use;

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    • The accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
    • Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and
    • Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information
on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.

Off-Exchange Agricultural Trade Options, OMB Control Number 3038-0048--
Extension

    In April 1998, the CFTC removed the prohibition on off-exchange
trade options on the enumerated agricultural commodities subject to a
number of regulatory requirements 63 FR 18821 (Apr. 16, 1998).
Thereafter, the Commission streamlined the regulatory and paperwork
burdens in order to increase the utility of agricultural trade options
while maintaining basic customer protections. 64 FR 68011 (Dec. 6,
1999). Based on its experience in administering this program, the
Commission has determined that its estimates of the burden of this
collection of information remains unchanged based on the number of
firms and individuals that may apply for registration. Responses to the
collection of information are mandatory pursuant to section 4c(b) of
the Commodity Exchange Act.
    The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of
information as follows:

                                                            Estimated Annual Reporting Burden
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                                                   Annual number                                         Total annual      Hours per
                     17 CFR                        of respondents         Frequency of response           responses         response       Total hours
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17 CFR Part 32..................................             360   On occasion.......................             411             5.59            2,391
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    There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs
associated with this collection.

    Dated: October 6, 2005.
Jean A. Webb,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-20434 Filed 10-11-05; 8:45 am]

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