Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00019, 54653-54654 [E8-22024]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 184 / Monday, September 22, 2008 / Notices several amendments to the Incorporated NYSE Rules. In some instances, FINRA proposes to harmonize inconsistencies between the Incorporated NYSE Rules and the NASD Rules. For example, FINRA proposes to delete the term ‘‘allied member’’ from the Incorporated NYSE Rules, as that concept has no direct FINRA analogue.5 Similarly, FINRA proposes to reposition the Incorporated NYSE Rules governing the closing-out of securities contracts (‘‘Buy-In Rules’’), combining NYSE Rules 283, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, and 290 in NYSE Rule 282. This proposed change would consolidate the NYSE Buy-In Rules into one rule, and would make NYSE Rule 282 more similar in format to the corresponding NASD rule. In other instances, FINRA proposes to rescind provisions of the Incorporated NYSE Rules that are substantively addressed by NASD Rules. For example, FINRA proposes to rescind NYSE Rule 404, which regulates the carrying of accounts for customers by members, as that rule is duplicative of the FINRA Letter of Approval. Similarly, FINRA proposes to rescind NYSE Rule 446, which relates to business continuity and contingency plans, as that rule is nearly identical to NASD Rules 3510 and 3520. FINRA also proposes to delete certain NYSE Rules that are outdated, and that have no equivalent NASD rules. For example, FINRA proposes to rescind NYSE Rule 311(h), which prescribes the number of partners a member organization must have in order for that member to conduct business. There is no comparable NASD rule, and, according to FINRA, this rule no longer applies to members’ current business models. III. Summary of Comments The Commission received one comment letter in response to the proposed rule change.6 That commenter supported the proposed rule change, and urged that the Commission approve it as expeditiously as possible.7 However, that commenter also requested that the Commission, upon approving the proposed rule change, take steps to ensure that NYSE adopts conforming changes to its rulebook.8 According to the commenter, until the NYSE rulebook is conformed to the Incorporated NYSE Rules, Dual Members will be subject to the Incorporated NYSE Rules, the legacy NASD rules that currently form part of the FINRA rulebook, and the NYSE rules.9 The commenter stated that this would be ‘‘entirely inconsistent with one of the key benefits in the creation of FINRA.’’ 10 IV. Discussion and Commission Findings The Commission has reviewed the proposed rule change and finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities association 11 and, in particular, Section 15A(b)(6) of the Act,12 which requires that FINRA have rules designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. FINRA’s proposal provides greater harmonization between the Incorporated NYSE Rules and the NASD Rules. The amendments to the Incorporated NYSE Rules will reduce regulatory disparities, and will lessen the regulatory burden on Dual Members. Additionally, the concern articulated by the commenter has been effectively addressed by a recent NYSE filing.13 In SR–NYSE–2008–80, NYSE proposes to amend its rulebook to conform its rules to the Incorporated NYSE Rules.14 It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, that the proposed rule change (SR–FINRA– 2008–036) be, and it hereby is, approved. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.15 Florence E. Harmon, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–22012 Filed 9–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:11 Sep 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #11418 and #11419] Louisiana Disaster Number LA–00019 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 3. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA–1786–DR), dated 09/02/2008. Incident: Hurricane Gustav. Incident Period: 09/01/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/11/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/03/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2009. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the Presidential disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana, dated 09/02/ 2008 is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Parishes: (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Calcasieu. All other parishes contiguous to the above named primary parish have previously been declared. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–22023 Filed 9–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Disaster Declaration #11418 and #11419 9 Id. Louisiana Disaster Number LA–00019 10 Id. 11 In 5 Where the use of the term ‘‘allied member’’ in the Incorporated NYSE Rules denotes an individual’s status as a ‘‘control person’’ of a member organization, FINRA proposes to substitute ‘‘allied member’’ with the newly-created category of ‘‘principal executive.’’ 6 Supra note 4. 7 Id. at 1. 8 Id. at 2. 54653 approving this proposed rule change, the Commission has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 12 15 U.S.C. 78o–3(b)(6). 13 See SR–NYSE–2008–80 (filed September 5, 2008). 14 Id. 15 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Amendment 4. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA–1786–DR), dated 09/02/2008. E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1 54654 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 184 / Monday, September 22, 2008 / Notices Incident: Hurricane Gustav. Incident Period: 09/01/2008 and continuing through 09/11/2008. Effective Date: 09/11/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/03/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2009. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the President’s major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana, dated 09/02/2008 is hereby amended to establish the incident period for this disaster as beginning 09/01/2008 and continuing through 09/11/2008. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–22024 Filed 9–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #11432 and #11433] Louisiana Disaster #LA–00021 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA–1792–DR), dated 09/13/2008. Incident: Hurricane Ike. Incident Period: 09/11/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/13/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/12/2008. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/15/2009. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:11 Sep 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 09/13/2008, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Parishes (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Acadia, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lafourche, Plaquemines, Sabine, Saint Mary, Terrebonne, Vermilion, Vernon. Contiguous Parishes/Counties (Economic Injury Loans Only): Louisiana: Allen, Assumption, De Soto, Evangeline, Iberville, Lafayette, Natchitoches, Orleans, Rapides, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, Saint Tammany, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa. Texas: Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Sabine, Shelby. The Interest Rates are: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For Physical Damage: Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... Homeowners Without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Businesses With Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... Other (Including Non-Profit Organizations) With Credit Available Elsewhere .............. Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. For Economic Injury: Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives Without Credit Available Elsewhere .............. ACTION: Amendment 2. SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA–1786–DR), dated 09/02/2008. Incident: Hurricane Gustav. Incident Period: 09/01/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/10/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/03/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2009. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the Presidential disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana, dated 09/02/ 2008 is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Parishes: (Physical Damage and Percent Economic Injury Loans): Catahoula, Franklin, Grant, La Salle, Saint Helena, Washington. 5.750 Contiguous Parishes/Counties: (Economic Injury Loans Only): 2.875 Louisiana: Caldwell, Madison, Richland, Tensas, Winn. 8.000 Mississippi: Marion, Walthall. All other information in the original 5.250 declaration remains unchanged. 4.000 4.000 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 114328 and for economic injury is 114330. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–22027 Filed 9–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–22026 Filed 9–19–08; 8:45 am] Texas Disaster #TX–00308 BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #11418 and #11419] Louisiana Disaster Number LA–00019 U.S. Small Business Administration. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Disaster Declaration #11430 and #11431] U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA– 1791–DR), dated 09/13/2008. Incident: Hurricane Ike. Incident Period: 09/07/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/13/2008. E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 184 (Monday, September 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54653-54654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22024]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Disaster Declaration 11418 and 11419


Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00019

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Amendment 4.

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SUMMARY: This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a 
major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1786-DR), dated 09/02/
2008.

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    Incident: Hurricane Gustav.
    Incident Period: 09/01/2008 and continuing through 09/11/2008.
    Effective Date: 09/11/2008.
    Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/03/2008.
    EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business 
Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport 
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster 
Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., 
Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of the President's major disaster 
declaration for the State of Louisiana, dated 09/02/2008 is hereby 
amended to establish the incident period for this disaster as beginning 
09/01/2008 and continuing through 09/11/2008.
    All other information in the original declaration remains 
unchanged.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008)

Herbert L. Mitchell,
Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance.
[FR Doc. E8-22024 Filed 9-19-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8025-01-P

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