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Download as PDF 79534 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 250 / Monday, December 30, 2013 / Notices SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–71177; File No. SR–Phlx– 2013–106] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rules 1064 and 1080 to More Specifically Address the Number and Size of Counterparties to a Qualified Contingent Cross Order December 23, 2013. On October 23, 2013, NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to amend Rules 1064 and 1080 to more specifically address the number and size of counterparties to a Qualified Contingent Cross Order (‘‘QCC Order’’). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on November 13, 2013.3 The Commission received two comment letters on this proposal.4 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 5 provides that within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 45th day for this filing is December 28, 2013. The Commission is extending this 45-day time period. The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change, so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change, including the Comment Letters that have been submitted in connection with this proposed rule change. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70821 (November 6, 2013), 78 FR 68126. 4 See letters to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, from Benjamin R. Londergan, Chief Executive Officer, Group One Trading, L.P., dated December 2, 2013 (‘‘Group One Letter’’) and Angelo Evangelou, Associate General Counsel, Chicago Board Options Exchange Incorporated, dated December 13, 2013 (‘‘CBOE Letter’’) (collectively, the ‘‘Comment Letters’’). 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). maindgalligan on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2 17 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:15 Dec 27, 2013 Jkt 232001 Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,6 designates February 11, 2013, as the date by which the Commission should either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No. SR–Phlx–2013– 106). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–31132 Filed 12–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–71178; File No. SR–CBOE– 2013–107] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Rules Regarding Option Orders That Include a Stock Component reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 45th day for this filing is January 3, 2014. The Commission is extending this 45-day time period. The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change and the comment letters that have been submitted in connection with this proposed rule change. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,6 designates February 17, 2014, as the date by which the Commission should either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No. SR–CBOE–2013– 107). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. December 23, 2013. [FR Doc. 2013–31133 Filed 12–27–13; 8:45 am] On October 31, 2013, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘CBOE’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘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 CBOE’s rules regarding option orders that include a stock component. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on November 19, 2013.3 The Commission received two comment letters regarding the proposed rule change.4 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 5 provides that within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70857 (November 13, 2013), 78 FR 69487. 4 See letters to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, from Manisha Kimmel, Executive Director, Financial Information Forum, dated December 10, 2013; and Ellen Greene, Vice President, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, dated December 16, 2013. 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 7 17 PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–71175; File Nos. SR–NYSE– 2013–21; SR–NYSEMKT–2013–25] Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; NYSE MKT LLC; Order Approving Proposed Rule Changes Amending NYSE Rule 104 and NYSE MKT Rule 104—Equities, Each as Modified by an Amendment No. 1, To Codify Certain Traditional Trading Floor Functions That May Be Performed by Designated Market Makers, To Make Exchange Systems Available to DMMs That Would Provide DMMs With Certain Market Information, To Amend the Exchanges’ Rules Governing the Ability of DMMs To Provide Market Information to Floor Brokers, and To Make Conforming Amendments to Other Rules December 23, 2013. I. Introduction On April 9, 2013, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘NYSE’’) and NYSE MKT LLC (‘‘NYSE MKT’’) (collectively, ‘‘Exchanges’’) each filed with the 6 15 7 17 E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). 30DEN1

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Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC; Notice of 
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule 
Change To Amend Rules 1064 and 1080 to More Specifically Address the 
Number and Size of Counterparties to a Qualified Contingent Cross Order

December 23, 2013.
    On October 23, 2013, NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') 
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), 
pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to 
amend Rules 1064 and 1080 to more specifically address the number and 
size of counterparties to a Qualified Contingent Cross Order (``QCC 
Order''). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the 
Federal Register on November 13, 2013.\3\ The Commission received two 
comment letters on this proposal.\4\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70821 (November 6, 
2013), 78 FR 68126.
    \4\ See letters to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, 
from Benjamin R. Londergan, Chief Executive Officer, Group One 
Trading, L.P., dated December 2, 2013 (``Group One Letter'') and 
Angelo Evangelou, Associate General Counsel, Chicago Board Options 
Exchange Incorporated, dated December 13, 2013 (``CBOE Letter'') 
(collectively, the ``Comment Letters'').
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \5\ provides that within 45 days of the 
publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or 
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate 
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its 
reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization 
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, 
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to 
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 
45th day for this filing is December 28, 2013. The Commission is 
extending this 45-day time period.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period 
within which to take action on the proposed rule change, so that it has 
sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change, including the 
Comment Letters that have been submitted in connection with this 
proposed rule change.
    Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 
Act,\6\ designates February 11, 2013, as the date by which the 
Commission should either approve or disapprove, or institute 
proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule 
change (File No. SR-Phlx-2013-106).
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
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    \7\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(31).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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