UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: January 3, 2013 3:00 P.M.
Form: S-3
CIK: 0001367306
Company Name: PowerShares DB Multi-Sector Commodity Trust
File Number: 333-184947
CIK: 0001383058
Company Name: PowerShares DB Oil Fund
File Number: 333-184947-06
CIK: 0001383055
Company Name: PowerShares DB Gold Fund
File Number: 333-184947-05
CIK: 0001383054
Company Name: POWERSHARES DB SILVER FUND
File Number: 333-184947-04
CIK: 0001383084
Company Name: POWERSHARES DB BASE METALS FUND
File Number: 333-184947-03
CIK: 0001383062
Company Name: PowerShares DB Energy Fund
File Number: 333-184947-02
CIK: 0001383057
Company Name: PowerShares DB Precious Metals Fund
File Number: 333-184947-01