Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of microHelix, Inc., To Withdraw Its Common Stock, No Par Value, and Class B Warrants (To Purchase One Share of Common Stock), From Listing and Registration on the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc., File No. 1-16781, 2190-2191 [E5-73]

Download as PDF 2190 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 12, 2005 / Notices NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD Meetings Board Meetings: February 9, 2005—Las Vegas, Nevada; The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review will meet to discuss technical and scientific issues related to the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts to develop a repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada. February 10, 2005—Caliente, Nevada; The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet to discuss DOE plans for transporting spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to the proposed repository and development of a rail spur from Caliente, Nevada, to the repository site. Pursuant to its authority under section 5051 of Pub. L. 100–203, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board will meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, February 9, and in Caliente, Nevada, on Thursday, February 10, 2005. Technical and scientific issues pertinent to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) efforts to develop a repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada will be discussed on Wednesday in Las Vegas. The meeting in Caliente on Thursday will focus on transportation planning issues and on the development of a rail spur from Caliente to the proposed repository site at Yucca Mountain. Final meeting agendas will be available approximately one week before the meeting dates. They can be obtained from the Board’s Web site at https://www.nwtrb.gov or by telephone request. The meetings will be open to the public, and opportunities for public comment will be provided. The Board is charged by Congress with reviewing the technical and scientific validity of activities undertaken by the DOE related to nuclear waste disposal as stipulated in the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987. On Wednesday, the meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and to continue until approximately 5:30 p.m. It will be held at the Alexis Park Hotel; 375 Harmon Avenue; Las Vegas, NV 89109; 702–796–3300 or 800–582–2228; fax 702–796–3354. On Thursday, the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until approximately 4:30 p.m. It will be held at the Caliente Youth Center; Highway 93, North #4; Caliente, Nevada 89008. The meeting on Wednesday will include DOE program and project updates for fiscal year 2005. Updates on technical and scientific topics also will VerDate jul<14>2003 17:37 Jan 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 be presented, including the DOE’s efforts to integrate elements within the waste management system, the DOE’s approach to integrating total system performance assessment with repository design, and the DOE’s thermal management strategy for a Yucca Mountain repository. On Thursday, the meeting will begin with discussions of DOE plans for a national program for transporting spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from reactor and defense facilities to the proposed repository and of efforts to integrate transportation activities with waste acceptance and repository operations. After the lunch break, information will be presented on the planning and development of the proposed Nevada rail spur. Local, state, and tribal representatives will present their views on these activities. Time will be set aside at the end of both days for public comments. Those wanting to speak are encouraged to sign the ‘‘Public Comment Register’’ at the check-in table. A time limit may have to be set on individual remarks, but written comments of any length may be submitted for the record. Interested parties also will have the opportunity to submit questions in writing to the Board. 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[FR Doc. 05–595 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of microHelix, Inc., To Withdraw Its Common Stock, No Par Value, and Class B Warrants (To Purchase One Share of Common Stock), From Listing and Registration on the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc., File No. 1–16781 January 6, 2005. On December 10, 2004, microHelix, Inc., an Oregon corporation (‘‘Issuer’’), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 12d2–2(d) thereunder,2 to withdraw its common stock, no par value, and class B warrants (to purchase one share of common stock) (collectively ‘‘Securities’’), from listing and registration on the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc., (‘‘BSE’’). On September 16, 2004, the Board of Directors (‘‘Board’’) of the Issuer approved a resolution to withdraw the Issuer’s Securities from listing and registration on the BSE. The Issuer states that the following reasons factored into the Board’s decision to withdraw the Securities: (i) The nature and extent of trading in the Issuer’s Securities on the BSE is limited; (ii) the market value the public markets are applying to the Issuer’s Securities; (iii) the lack of institutional investor interest and securities analyst coverage of the Issuer; and (iv) the costs associated with maintaining a listing on the BSE. The Issuer states that the Securities currently trade on the OTC Bulletin Board. The Issuer states in its application that it has complied with BSE procedures for delisting by complying with all applicable laws in effect in the State of Oregon, the state in which it is incorporated. The Issuer’s application relates solely to withdrawal of the Securities from listing on the BSE and from registration under section 12(b) of the Act,3 and shall not affect its obligation to be registered under section 12(g) of the Act.4 Any interested person may, on or before February 2, 2005, comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of the BSE, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: BILLING CODE 6820–AM–M PO 00000 1 15 U.S.C. 78l(d). CFR 240.12d2–2(d). 3 15 U.S.C. 78l(b). 4 15 U.S.C. 78l(g). 2 17 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 12, 2005 / Notices Electronic Comments • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include the File Number 1–16781 or; Paper Comments: • Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549–0609. All submissions should refer to File Number 1–16781. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us 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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.5 Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–73 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P Electronic Comments • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include the File Number 1–00434 or; SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 1–00434] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of the Procter & Gamble Company To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the National Stock Exchange January 6, 2005. On December 16, 2004, the Procter & Gamble Company, an Ohio corporation (‘‘Issuer’’) filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’)1 and Rule 12d2–2(d) thereunder,2 to withdraw its common stock, $1.00 par value (‘‘Security’’), from 5 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(1). U.S.C. 78l(d). 2 17 CFR 240.12d2–2(d). listing and registration on the National Stock Exchange (‘‘NSX’’). The Board of Directors (‘‘Board’’) of the Issuer approved a resolution on December 14, 2004 to withdraw the Issuer’s Security from listing and registration on the NSX. The Board states that the following reasons factored into its decision to withdraw the Issuer’s Security from the NSX; (i) the Security will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (‘‘NYSE’’), which accounts for considerably higher trading volume than the NSX; (ii) maintenance of multiple listings requires significant time and expense in ensuring compliance with the rules and disclosure requirements of both exchanges; and (iii) the benefits of continued listing on the NSX do not outweigh the incremental cost and administrative burden. The Issuer stated in its application that it has complied with the NSX’s rules governing an issuer’s voluntary withdrawal of a security from listing and registration. The Issuer’s application relates solely to the withdrawal of the Security from listing on the NSX, and shall not affect its continued listing on the NYSE or its registration under section 12(b) of the Act.3 Any interested person may, on or before February 2, 2005, comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of the NSX, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549–0609. All submissions should refer to File Number 1–00434. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us 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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the 1 15 VerDate jul<14>2003 17:37 Jan 11, 2005 Commission’s Public Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.4 Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–70 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–50969; File No. SR–Amex– 2004–111] Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval to a Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Extension of the Suspension of Customer Transaction Charges for the Trading of Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock January 6, 2005. Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on December 28, 2004, the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Amex’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. In addition, the Commission is granting accelerated approval of the proposed rule change. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Amex proposes to amend the Amex Equity and Exchange Traded Funds and Trust Issued Receipts Fee Schedules (‘‘Amex Fee Schedules’’) to extend the suspension of customer transactions charges for the trading of 4 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(1). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 1 15 3 15 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78l(b). Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2191 E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2190-2191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-73]


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Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of microHelix, Inc., To 
Withdraw Its Common Stock, No Par Value, and Class B Warrants (To 
Purchase One Share of Common Stock), From Listing and Registration on 
the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc., File No. 1-16781

January 6, 2005.
    On December 10, 2004, microHelix, Inc., an Oregon corporation 
(``Issuer''), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 12(d) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d2-2(d) 
thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock, no par value, and class B 
warrants (to purchase one share of common stock) (collectively 
``Securities''), from listing and registration on the Boston Stock 
Exchange, Inc., (``BSE'').
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(d).
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    On September 16, 2004, the Board of Directors (``Board'') of the 
Issuer approved a resolution to withdraw the Issuer's Securities from 
listing and registration on the BSE. The Issuer states that the 
following reasons factored into the Board's decision to withdraw the 
Securities: (i) The nature and extent of trading in the Issuer's 
Securities on the BSE is limited; (ii) the market value the public 
markets are applying to the Issuer's Securities; (iii) the lack of 
institutional investor interest and securities analyst coverage of the 
Issuer; and (iv) the costs associated with maintaining a listing on the 
BSE. The Issuer states that the Securities currently trade on the OTC 
Bulletin Board.
    The Issuer states in its application that it has complied with BSE 
procedures for delisting by complying with all applicable laws in 
effect in the State of Oregon, the state in which it is incorporated. 
The Issuer's application relates solely to withdrawal of the Securities 
from listing on the BSE and from registration under section 12(b) of 
the Act,\3\ and shall not affect its obligation to be registered under 
section 12(g) of the Act.\4\
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    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(b).
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(g).
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    Any interested person may, on or before February 2, 2005, comment 
on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in 
accordance with the rules of the BSE, and what terms, if any, should be 
imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment 
letters may be submitted by either of the following methods:

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Electronic Comments

     Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
the File Number 1-16781 or; Paper Comments:
     Send paper comments in triplicate to Jonathan G. Katz, 
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20549-0609.
    All submissions should refer to File Number 1-16781. This file 
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To 
help us 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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml). 
Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the 
Commission's Public Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20549. All comments received will be posted without change; we do 
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should 
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly.
    The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will 
issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, 
unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\5\
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    \5\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(1).
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Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E5-73 Filed 1-11-05; 8:45 am]
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