In the Matter of Safe Transportation Systems, Inc.,; Order of Suspension of Trading, 3567 [06-621]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 14 / Monday, January 23, 2006 / Notices Electronic Comments SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [ File No. 1–31795] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of The Washtenaw Group, Inc. To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.01 Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC erjones on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES January 13, 2006. On January 11, 2006, The Washtenaw Group, Inc., a Michigan 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–(d) thereunder,2 to withdraw its common stock, $.01 par value (‘‘Security’’), from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Amex’’). On January 6, 2006, the Board of Directors (‘‘Board’’) of the Issuer approved resolutions to withdraw the Security from listing and registration on Amex. The Issuer stated that the Board authorized the Issuer to take all actions necessary to voluntarily delist and deregister the Security from Amex because the Board approved, on December 2, 2005, to discontinue mortgage loan production operations, and the Board wishes to ease the financial burden associated with compliance with filing periodic reporting requirements under the Act, particularly the enhanced audit and governance standards of the SarbanesOxley Act of 2002. The issuer stated in its application that it has met the requirements of Amex Rule 18 by complying with all applicable laws in effect in the State of Michigan, in which it is incorporated, and providing written notice of withdrawal to Amex. The Issuer’s application relates solely to withdrawal of the Security from listing on the Amex 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 9, 2006 comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of Amex, 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: 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:01 Jan 20, 2006 • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/delist.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include the File Number 1–31795 or; Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–9303. All submissions should refer to File Number 1–31795. 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. 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 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–678 Filed 1–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 500–1] In the Matter of Safe Transportation Systems, Inc.,; Order of Suspension of Trading January 19, 2006. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Safe Transportation Systems, Inc., because it is delinquent in its periodic filing obligations under Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rules 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder, having not filed a periodic report since the period ending March 31, 2002. The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the above-listed company. Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in securities of the above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST on January 19, 2006, through 11:59 p.m. EST on February 1, 2006. By the Commission. Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–621 Filed 1–19–06; 11:26 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–53123; File No. SR–Amex– 2005–110] Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Specialist Clerks January 13, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Amex’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘SEC’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Amex. 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 The Exchange proposes amendments to Amex Rule 184 to require specialists to employ an adequate number of clerks to enable the specialist unit to efficiently handle trading volume in the unit’s registered securities and meet its regulatory responsibilities. The text of the proposed rule change is below. Proposed new language is in italics; proposed deletions are in [brackets]. * * * * * Rule 184. Specialist Clerks (a) A specialist or specialist unit shall [may] regularly employ, subject to such 1 15 5 17 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(1). Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 2 17 Sfmt 4703 3567 E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 23JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 14 (Monday, January 23, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 3567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-621]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]


In the Matter of Safe Transportation Systems, Inc.,; Order of 
Suspension of Trading

January 19, 2006.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is 
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of 
Safe Transportation Systems, Inc., because it is delinquent in its 
periodic filing obligations under Section 13(a) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, and Rules 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder, having not 
filed a periodic report since the period ending March 31, 2002.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the 
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the 
securities of the above-listed company.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in securities of the 
above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EST on 
January 19, 2006, through 11:59 p.m. EST on February 1, 2006.

    By the Commission.
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-621 Filed 1-19-06; 11:26 am]
BILLING CODE 8010-01-P
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