Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to Delete Chapter XXX and References to Chapter XXX Throughout the CBOE Rulebook, 62350-62351 [E8-24738]

Download as PDF 62350 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 203 / Monday, October 20, 2008 / Notices VI. Conclusion This order gives effect to the amended Plan submitted to the Commission that is contained in File No. 4–551. It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 17(d) of the Act,15 that the Plan, as amended, made by and between Amex, BSE, CBOE, ISE, FINRA, NASDAQ, NYSE Arca, and Phlx filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 17d–2 on October 1, 2008 is hereby approved and declared effective. It is further ordered that those SRO Participants that are not the DOSR as to a particular common member are relieved of those regulatory responsibilities allocated to the common member’s DOSR under the amended Plan to the extent of such allocation. It is further ordered that the SRO Participants are relieved of the examination responsibilities with respect to the delta hedging exemption from options position limits for all common members allocated to FINRA under the amended Plan to the extent of such allocation. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.16 Florence E. Harmon, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–24740 Filed 10–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–58771; File No. SR–CBOE– 2008–101] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to Delete Chapter XXX and References to Chapter XXX Throughout the CBOE Rulebook mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES October 10, 2008. 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 6, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘CBOE’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ‘‘non-controversial’’ 15 15 U.S.C. 78q(d). CFR 200.30–3(a)(34). 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 16 17 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:42 Oct 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.4 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 delete Chapter XXX (Trading in Stocks, Warrants and Other Securities) from the CBOE Rulebook. In addition, CBOE proposes to delete references to Chapter XXX rules throughout the CBOE Rulebook. The text of the rule proposal is available on the Exchange’s Web site (https:// www.cboe.org/legal), at the Exchange’s Office of the Secretary 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, the self-regulatory organization 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 those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of this proposed rule change is to delete Chapter XXX (Trading in Stocks, Warrants and Other Securities) from the CBOE Rulebook.5 In addition, CBOE proposes to delete references to Chapter XXX rules throughout the CBOE Rulebook. Chapter XXX governed the trading of non-option securities traded on CBOE’s stand-alone stock platform in an open-outcry environment. All non-option securities that previously traded under Chapter XXX now trade pursuant to Chapters L through LIV.6 Consequently, it is no longer necessary to include Chapter XXX in the CBOE Rulebook, and the 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). 5 Chapter XXX was adopted in 1990. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 28556 (October 19, 1990), 55 FR 43233 (October 26, 1990) (SR– CBOE–90–08). 6 Chapters L through LIV govern the trading of non-option securities on the CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX), a screen-based facility of CBOE. 4 17 PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 chapter will be deleted in its entirety, along with all references to Chapter XXX rules throughout the CBOE Rulebook.7 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements provided under Section 6(b)(5) 8 of the Act, that the rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition CBOE does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (1) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (2) impose any significant burden on competition; and (3) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 9 and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder.10 At any time within 7 The Exchange is also proposing to amend the Introduction paragraph to Chapter L, which references Chapter XXX. In addition, the Exchange is replacing references to Chapter 55 with Chapter 54 in the Introduction paragraph for Chapter L and in the Appendix A to Chapters 50 to 54, since Chapter 55 was previously deleted. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55034 (December 29, 2006), 72 FR 1350 (January 11, 2007) (notice for SR– CBOE–2006–112) (filing, among other things, deleted all rules (Chapter LV) regarding the Intermarket Trading Systems); see also Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55392 (March 2, 2007), 73 FR 10572 (March 8, 2007) (approval order for SR–CBOE–2006–112). 8 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(5). 9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 10 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, when filing a proposed rule change pursuant to Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) under the Act, an Exchange is required to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 203 / Monday, October 20, 2008 / Notices 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR-CBOE–2008–101 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–CBOE–2008–101. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission 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/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the CBOE. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange provided such notice to the Commission. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:42 Oct 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–CBOE–2008–101 and should be submitted on or before November 10, 2008. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.11 Florence E. Harmon, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–24738 Filed 10–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–58763; File No. SR–CBOE– 2008–106] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Increase the Class Quoting Limit in One Option Class October 9, 2008. 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 8, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (‘‘CBOE’’ 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 CBOE. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act, and Rule 19b–4(f)(1) thereunder, which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. 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 to increase the class quoting limit in one option class. The text of the proposed rule change is available on CBOE’s Web site (https://www.cboe.org/legal), at the CBOE’s Office of the Secretary, and at the Commission’s public reference room. 11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange 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. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A), (B), and (C) below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose CBOE Rule 8.3A, Maximum Number of Market Participants Quoting Electronically per Product, establishes class quoting limits (‘‘CQLs’’) for each class traded on the Hybrid Trading System.3 A CQL is the maximum number of quoters that may quote electronically in a given product and Rule 8.3A, Interpretation .01(a) provides that the current levels are generally established at 50. In addition, Rule 8.3A, Interpretation .01(b) provides a procedure by which the President of the Exchange may increase the CQL for an existing or new product. In this regard, the President of the Exchange may increase the CQL in a particular product when he deems it appropriate. The effect of an increase in the CQL is procompetitive in that it increases the number of market participants that may quote electronically in a product. The purpose of this filing is to increase the CQL in the option class Wachovia Corp. (WB) from its current limit of 50 to 65. Given the unusual market conditions in the past several weeks, CBOE’s President has determined that it would be appropriate to increase the CQL in WB. Increasing the CQL to 65 will accommodate Market-Makers that are currently on the wait-list to be appointed to the option class, and will enable the Exchange to enhance the liquidity offered, thereby offering deeper and more liquid markets. Lastly, CBOE represents that it has the systems capacity to support this increase in the CQL. 2. Statutory Basis CBOE believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act and 1 15 PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62351 3 See E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM Rule 8.3A.01. 20OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 203 (Monday, October 20, 2008)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-58771; File No. SR-CBOE-2008-101]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, 
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed 
Rule Change to Delete Chapter XXX and References to Chapter XXX 
Throughout the CBOE Rulebook

October 10, 2008.
    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 6, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, 
Incorporated (``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as 
described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by 
the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non-
controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The 
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the 
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance 
of the Proposed Rule Change

    CBOE proposes to delete Chapter XXX (Trading in Stocks, Warrants 
and Other Securities) from the CBOE Rulebook. In addition, CBOE 
proposes to delete references to Chapter XXX rules throughout the CBOE 
Rulebook. The text of the rule proposal is available on the Exchange's 
Web site (https://www.cboe.org/legal), at the Exchange's Office of the 
Secretary 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, the self-regulatory organization 
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 those statements may be examined at 
the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared 
summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most 
significant parts of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and 
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The purpose of this proposed rule change is to delete Chapter XXX 
(Trading in Stocks, Warrants and Other Securities) from the CBOE 
Rulebook.\5\ In addition, CBOE proposes to delete references to Chapter 
XXX rules throughout the CBOE Rulebook. Chapter XXX governed the 
trading of non-option securities traded on CBOE's stand-alone stock 
platform in an open-outcry environment. All non-option securities that 
previously traded under Chapter XXX now trade pursuant to Chapters L 
through LIV.\6\ Consequently, it is no longer necessary to include 
Chapter XXX in the CBOE Rulebook, and the chapter will be deleted in 
its entirety, along with all references to Chapter XXX rules throughout 
the CBOE Rulebook.\7\
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    \5\ Chapter XXX was adopted in 1990. See Securities Exchange Act 
Release No. 28556 (October 19, 1990), 55 FR 43233 (October 26, 1990) 
(SR-CBOE-90-08).
    \6\ Chapters L through LIV govern the trading of non-option 
securities on the CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX), a screen-based 
facility of CBOE.
    \7\ The Exchange is also proposing to amend the Introduction 
paragraph to Chapter L, which references Chapter XXX. In addition, 
the Exchange is replacing references to Chapter 55 with Chapter 54 
in the Introduction paragraph for Chapter L and in the Appendix A to 
Chapters 50 to 54, since Chapter 55 was previously deleted. See 
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55034 (December 29, 2006), 72 FR 
1350 (January 11, 2007) (notice for SR-CBOE-2006-112) (filing, among 
other things, deleted all rules (Chapter LV) regarding the 
Intermarket Trading Systems); see also Securities Exchange Act 
Release No. 55392 (March 2, 2007), 73 FR 10572 (March 8, 2007) 
(approval order for SR-CBOE-2006-112).
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent 
with the requirements provided under Section 6(b)(5) \8\ of the Act, 
that the rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable 
principles of trade, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and, 
in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    CBOE does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any 
burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of 
the purposes of the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed 
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the 
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for 
Commission Action

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (1) 
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public 
interest; (2) impose any significant burden on competition; and (3) 
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or 
such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with 
the protection of investors and the public interest, it has become 
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\10\ At any time within

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60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission may 
summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission 
that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, 
for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the 
purposes of the Act.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, when filing a proposed 
rule change pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the Act, an Exchange 
is required to give the Commission written notice of its intent to 
file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and 
text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior 
to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter 
time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange provided such 
notice to the Commission.
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and 
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule 
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of 
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (https://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
File Number SR-CBOE-2008-101 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities 
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2008-101. This file 
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To 
help the Commission 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/
sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all 
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are 
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to 
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other 
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and 
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for 
inspection and copying at the principal office of the CBOE. All 
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does 
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should 
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All 
submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2008-101 and should be 
submitted on or before November 10, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-24738 Filed 10-17-08; 8:45 am]
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