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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 35 / Thursday, February 22, 2007 / Notices NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Subcommittee Meeting on Future Plant Designs; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on Future Plant Designs will hold a meeting on March 7, 2007, Room T–2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, March 7, 2007—10 a.m. Until the Conclusion of Business rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES The Subcommittee will review the NRC staff’s work on technology neutral licensing framework (i.e., Working Draft NUREG–1860) with a focus on ensuring the value of such an approach versus the development of a licensing framework for specific designs, such as a high temperature gas cooled reactor or a liquid metal cooled reactor (reference the Commission’s November 8, 2006, Staff Requirements Memorandum to Dr. Larkins). During the briefing, the Committee will also explore with the NRC staff the pros and cons of developing a licensing framework for specific designs. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Mr. David C. Fischer (telephone 301–415–6889) between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Electronic recordings will be permitted. Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the above named individual at least two working days prior to the meeting to be advised of any potential changes to the agenda. Dated: February 12, 2007. Cayetano Santos, Acting Branch Chief, ACRS. [FR Doc. E7–3035 Filed 2–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:11 Feb 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 NAME OF AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 2 p.m. PLACE: Commission conference room, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Personnel matters—selection of director of Public Affairs and Congressional Relations. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, Postal Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001, 202–789– 6818. TIME AND DATE: Dated: February 16, 2007 Steven W. Williams Secretary. [FR Doc. 07–810 Filed 2–16–07; 4:21 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–55293; File No. SR–NYSE– 2006–120] Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change and Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval to Amendment No. 1 Regarding the Proposed Combination Between NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V. February 14, 2007. I. Introduction On December 29, 2006, New York Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘NYSE’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (‘‘Exchange Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change regarding the proposed business combination (‘‘Combination’’) between NYSE Group, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Group’’) and Euronext N.V. (‘‘Euronext’’). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on January 8, 2007.3 The Commission has received two comments on the proposal.4 The 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(l). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55026 (December 29, 2006), 72 FR 814 (‘‘Notice’’). 4 See letter from Andrew Rothlein, to Nancy Morris, Secretary, Commission, dated January 17, 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8033 Exchange filed a response to comments on February 14, 2007.5 On February 13, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.6 This order approves the proposed rule change, grants accelerated approval to Amendment No. 1, and solicits comments from interested persons on Amendment No. 1. The Commission has reviewed carefully the proposed rule change, the comment letters, and the NYSE Response to Comments, and finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.7 In particular, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Exchange Act,8 which, among other things, requires a national securities exchange to be so organized and have the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes of the Exchange Act and to enforce compliance by its members and persons associated with its members with the provisions of the Exchange Act, the rules and regulations thereunder, and the rules of the exchange, and assure the fair representation of its members in the selection of its directors and administration of its affairs, and provide that one or more directors shall be representative of issuers and investors and not be associated with a member of the exchange, broker, or dealer. Section 6(b) of the Exchange Act 9 also requires that the rules of the exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. 2007 (‘‘OTR Investors Letter’’); and letter from Professor J. Robert Brown, Jr., University of Denver Sturm College of Law, to Nancy Morris, Secretary, Commission, received by the Commission, February 13, 2007 (‘‘Brown Letter’’). 5 See letter from Mary Yeager, Assistant Secretary, NYSE, to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Commission, dated February 14, 2007 (‘‘NYSE Response to Comments’’). 6 See Partial Amendment dated February 13, 2007 (‘‘Amendment No. 1’’). The text of Amendment No. 1 and Exhibits 5C, 5D, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5I, 5J, and 5M, which set forth certain governing documents as proposed to be amended, are available on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.sec.gov/rules/ sro.shtml), at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, at the NYSE, and on the NYSE’s Web site (https://www.nyse.com). 7 In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission has considered its impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 9 Id. E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 35 (Thursday, February 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 07-810]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meetings

Name of Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission.

Time and Date: Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Place: Commission conference room, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 200, 
Washington, DC 20268-0001.

Status: Closed.

Matters to be Considered: Personnel matters--selection of director of 
Public Affairs and Congressional Relations.

Contact Person for More Information: Stephen L. Sharfman, General 
Counsel, Postal Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 
200, Washington, DC 20268-0001, 202-789-6818.

    Dated: February 16, 2007
Steven W. Williams
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 07-810 Filed 2-16-07; 4:21 pm]
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