Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies, 15669 [05-6100]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 58 / Monday, March 28, 2005 / Notices SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release Nos. 33–8560; 34–51417, File No. 265–23] Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Notice of first meeting of SEC Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies. AGENCY: The Securities and Exchange Commission Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in the William O. Douglas Room of the Commission’s headquarters, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be open to the public and webcast on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.sec.gov. The public is invited to submit written statements to the Committee. SUMMARY: Written statements should be received on or before April 8, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written statements may be submitted by any of the following methods: DATES: Electronic Statements • Use the Commission’s Internet submission form (https://www.sec.gov/ info/smbus/acspc.shtml; or • Send an e-mail message to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number 265–23 on the subject line; or (202) 942–2908, Office of Small Business Policy, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549–0310. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.-App. 1, § 10(a), and the regulations thereunder, Gerald J. Laporte, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee, has ordered publication of this notice that the Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting on April 12, 2005, in the William O. Douglas Room at the Commission’s headquarters, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss general organizational matters, a Committee Agenda and a timetable for the Committee’s work. The agenda for the meeting includes consideration of publishing a release in the Federal Register soliciting public comment on the Committee Agenda, which sets forth the proposed topics for consideration by the Committee over its entire term. Members of the public are not expected to be permitted to speak or orally address the Committee at this meeting, but are expected to be able to do so at some future meetings in accordance with guidelines to be adopted and published. Dated: March 23, 2005. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–6100 Filed 3–23–05; 4:59 pm] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P Paper Statements • Send paper statements 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 No. 265–23. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us process and review your statement more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all statements on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.sec.gov./info/smbus/acspc.shtml). Statements are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. All statements 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin M. O’Neill, Special Counsel, at VerDate jul<14>2003 15:12 Mar 25, 2005 Jkt 205001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–51407; File No. SR–CBOE– 2005–16] 15669 proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared primarily by the CBOE. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder,4 CBOE has designated this proposal as non-controversial, which renders the proposed rule change effective immediately upon filing. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change CBOE proposes to extend, until February 7, 2006, a pilot program permitting an interpretation to CBOE Rule 12.3, Margin Requirements, relating to margin requirements for certain complex option spreads. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Office of the Secretary, CBOE and at the Commission. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, CBOE included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. CBOE has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.5 A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated To Extend a Pilot Program Relating to Margin Requirements for Certain Complex Options Spreads March 22, 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 February 7, 2005, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (‘‘CBOE’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the PO 00000 1 15 2 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 On August 8, 2003, the Commission approved on a one-year pilot basis (‘‘Pilot’’) a CBOE Regulatory Circular setting forth an interpretation of CBOE’s current margin requirements for certain complex option spreads.6 CBOE subsequently submitted two additional filings relating to the Pilot—one to extend the Pilot for an additional six months,7 which was effective upon 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 5 The Commission has modified parts of these statements. 6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 48306 (August 8, 2003), 68 FR 48974 (approving SR– CBOE–2003–24). Regulatory Circular RG03–66 was issued by CBOE following the Commission’s approval of SR–CBOE–2003–24. 7 See SR–CBOE–2004–56. 4 17 E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 58 (Monday, March 28, 2005)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release Nos. 33-8560; 34-51417, File No. 265-23]


Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Notice of first meeting of SEC Advisory Committee on Smaller 
Public Companies.

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SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission Advisory Committee on 
Smaller Public Companies will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, April 
12, 2005, in the William O. Douglas Room of the Commission's 
headquarters, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 
a.m. The meeting will be open to the public and webcast on the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.sec.gov. The public is invited to 
submit written statements to the Committee.

DATES: Written statements should be received on or before April 8, 
2005.

ADDRESSES: Written statements may be submitted by any of the following 
methods:

Electronic Statements

     Use the Commission's Internet submission form (https://
www.sec.gov/info/smbus/acspc.shtml; or
     Send an e-mail message to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please 
include File Number 265-23 on the subject line; or

Paper Statements

     Send paper statements 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 No. 265-23. This file number 
should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us 
process and review your statement more efficiently, please use only one 
method. The Commission will post all statements on the Commission's Web 
site (https://www.sec.gov./info/smbus/acspc.shtml). Statements are also 
available for public inspection and copying in the Commission's Public 
Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. All 
statements 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin M. O'Neill, Special Counsel, at 
(202) 942-2908, Office of Small Business Policy, Division of 
Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549-0310.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 10(a) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.-App. 1, Sec.  10(a), and the 
regulations thereunder, Gerald J. Laporte, Designated Federal Officer 
of the Committee, has ordered publication of this notice that the 
Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting on April 12, 2005, in 
the William O. Douglas Room at the Commission's headquarters, 450 Fifth 
Street, NW., Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The purpose of this 
meeting is to discuss general organizational matters, a Committee 
Agenda and a timetable for the Committee's work. The agenda for the 
meeting includes consideration of publishing a release in the Federal 
Register soliciting public comment on the Committee Agenda, which sets 
forth the proposed topics for consideration by the Committee over its 
entire term. Members of the public are not expected to be permitted to 
speak or orally address the Committee at this meeting, but are expected 
to be able to do so at some future meetings in accordance with 
guidelines to be adopted and published.

    Dated: March 23, 2005.
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-6100 Filed 3-23-05; 4:59 pm]
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