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may include operating, capital and
accrued items. Section 109(b) of the Act
directs the PCAOB to establish a budget
for each fiscal year in accordance with
the PCAOB’s internal procedures,
subject to approval by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the
‘‘Commission’’).
On July 18, 2006, the Commission
amended its Rules of Practice related to
its Informal and Other Procedures to
add a rule to facilitate the Commission’s
review and approval of PCAOB budgets
and accounting support fees.1 This
budget rule provides, among other
things, a timetable for the preparation
and submission of the PCAOB budget
and for Commission actions related to
each budget, a description of the
information that should be included in
each budget submission, limits on the
PCAOB’s ability to incur expenses and
obligations except as provided in the
approved budget, procedures relating to
supplemental budget requests,
requirements for the PCAOB to furnish
on a quarterly basis certain budgetrelated information, and a list of
definitions that apply to the rule and to
general discussions of PCAOB budget
matters.
In accordance with the budget rule, in
March 2008 the PCAOB provided the
Commission with a narrative
description of its program issues and
outlook for the 2009 budget year. In
response, the Commission staff
provided to the PCAOB staff economic
assumptions and budgetary guidance for
the 2009 budget year. The PCAOB
subsequently delivered a preliminary
budget and budget justification to the
Commission. Staff from the
Commission’s Offices of the Chief
Accountant and Executive Director
dedicated a substantial amount of time
to the review and analysis of the
PCAOB’s programs, projects and budget
estimates; reviewed the PCAOB’s
estimates of 2008 actual spending; and
attended several meetings with
management and staff of the PCAOB to
develop an understanding of the
PCAOB’s budget and operations. During
the course of the Commission’s review,
the Commission staff relied upon
representations and supporting
documentation from the PCAOB. Based
on this comprehensive review, the
Commission issued a ‘‘pass back’’ letter
to the PCAOB. The PCAOB approved its
2009 budget on November 25, 2008 and
submitted that budget for Commission
approval.
After considering the above, the
Commission did not identify any
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proposed disbursements in the 2009
budget adopted by the PCAOB that are
not properly recoverable through the
annual accounting support fee, and the
Commission believes that the aggregate
proposed 2009 annual accounting
support fee does not exceed the
PCAOB’s aggregate recoverable budget
expenses for 2009. The Commission
looks forward to the PCAOB’s annual
updating of its strategic plan and the
opportunity for the Commission to
review and provide views to the PCAOB
on a draft of the updated plan.
As part of its review of the 2009
PCAOB budget, the Commission notes
that there are certain budget-related
matters that should be addressed or
more closely monitored during 2009.
These matters relate to the PCAOB’s
inspections program, its information
technology programs, and
recommendations of the Department of
the Treasury’s Advisory Committee on
the Auditing Profession that relate to the
PCAOB. Because of the importance of
each of these matters, the Commission
deems it necessary to set forth the
following specific measures.
Accordingly, with respect to the
PCAOB’s 2010 budget cycle, the PCAOB
will:
(1) Include in its quarterly reports to
the Commission information on the
PCAOB’s fulfillment of its 2009
budgeted inspection plan. Such
information will include updated
statistics relative to the numbers and
types of firms budgeted and expected to
be inspected in 2009, including by
location and by year the inspections are
required to be conducted in accordance
with the Act and PCAOB rules. This
information also will include updates
on the PCAOB’s efforts to establish
cooperative arrangements with
respective non-U.S. authorities for
inspections required in those countries;
(2) Continue to include detailed
information about the state of the
PCAOB’s information technology in its
quarterly reports to the Commission,
including planned, estimated, and
actual costs for information technology
projects such as the proposed annual
and special reporting system and the
proposed inspections information
system; and
(3) Consult with the Commission
about the PCAOB’s plans for
implementing the recommendations of
the Department of Treasury’s Advisory
Committee on the Auditing Profession,
including estimated and actual costs for
each item proposed to be implemented.
The consultation will include the
PCAOB submitting a project plan and
justification to the Commission and the
opportunity for the Commission to
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provide views to the PCAOB regarding
such plan.
The Commission has determined that
the PCAOB’s 2009 budget and annual
accounting support fee are consistent
with Section 109 of the Act.
Accordingly,
It is ordered, pursuant to Section 109
of the Act, that the PCAOB budget and
annual accounting support fee for
calendar year 2009 are approved.
By the Commission.
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
[Release No. 34–59104; File No. SR–CBOE–
2008–117]
Self-Regulatory Organizations;
Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing of
Proposed Rule Change to Amend
Exchange Rule 4.21 Relating to Third
Party Deposits
December 15, 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 December
2, 2008, 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, II, and
III below, which Items have been
prepared by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule
change from interested parties.
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated (‘‘CBOE’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’)
proposes to amend CBOE Rule 4.21—
Third Party Deposits Prohibited, to add
an interpretation that includes certain
permissive deposits. The text of the
proposed rule change is available on the
Exchange’s Web site (https://
www.cboe.com/Legal), at the Exchange’s
Office of the Secretary, and at the
Commission.
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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
and is set forth in sections (A), (B), and
(C) below.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
The proposed amendment to
Exchange Rule 4.21 would expand the
permissive deposits to checks or funds
transfers for deposit to a broker-dealer’s
account (i) that constitute an award or
settlement paid as the result of the
resolution of litigation or arbitration
which arose in connection with the
broker-dealer’s securities or futures
business; (ii) that are drawn on an
account of the government of the United
States; or (iii) are drawn on the account
of another broker-dealer for satisfaction
of the resolution of transaction disputes.
This rule filing has been undertaken as
a result of recommendations by the
Exchange’s Member Firm community.
The rule was intended to prohibit
member organizations that are engaged
in the business of clearing and carrying
the accounts of options market-makers
(‘‘Clearing Firm’’) from accepting for
deposit into an account cleared or
carried by the Clearing Firm a check or
funds transfer drawn on the account of
a third party. Pursuant to Exchange Rule
4.21, Clearing Firms are prohibited
(with certain exceptions) from accepting
a check or funds transfer if the name on
the account from which the funds are
drawn is different (i.e., ‘‘third party’’)
from the name on the account cleared or
carried by the Clearing Firm. In addition
to checks or funds transfers from third
parties, the rule also prohibits (with
certain exceptions) Clearing Firms from
accepting deposits or transfers of
securities in the name of third parties.
The Exchange believes that the
proposed exceptions do not present any
concerns or business risks to the
clearing firm that the original rule was
intended to address. While Clearing
Firms make a reasonable effort to
confirm that funds deposited via a third
party’s check are the property of the
market-maker or market-making entity,
and the transaction exhibits no obvious
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improprieties, repercussions can arise
later. However, the exceptions set forth
in the proposed Interpretation and
Policy .03, are such that demonstrate a
legal entitlement to a broker-dealer to
receive the check or fund transfer. For
example, a floor broker that is registered
as a broker-dealer may be required to
reimburse another broker-dealer as a
result of a trading error. This proposed
rule amendment would enable a brokerdealer to deposit these funds directly
into the broker-dealer’s account at the
clearing firm.
Finally, while each Clearing Firm
could make a business decision to
refuse to accept third party checks,
funds transfers and securities, the
Exchange continues to believe that this
rule establishes a uniform, safe practice.
2. Statutory Basis
Exchange Rule 4.21 is intended to
promote a greater level of financial
safety and soundness across Clearing
Firms. The proposed amendment will
allow clearing firms some flexibility in
complying with these requirements to
facilitate routine business transactions.
The Exchange believes that the
proposed rule changes will strengthen
its ability to carry out its oversight
responsibilities as a self-regulatory
organization and reinforce its
surveillance and enforcement functions.
The Exchange believes that the
proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 6(b) of the Act,3 in general, and
furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5)
of the Act,4 in particular, in that it
would promote just and equitable
principles of trade, facilitate
transactions in securities, remove
impediments to and perfect the
mechanisms of a free and open market
and a national market system, and
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.
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III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
Within 35 days of the date of
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register or within such longer period (i)
as the Commission may designate up to
90 days of such date if it finds such
longer period to be appropriate and
publishes its reasons for so finding or
(ii) as to which the self-regulatory
organization consents, the Commission
will:
(A) By order approve such proposed
rule change, or
(B) Institute proceedings to determine
whether the proposed rule change
should be disapproved.
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 rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File
Number SR–CBOE–2008–117 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–2008–117. 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.
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Copies of the filing will also be available
for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the self-regulatory
organization. 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–
2008–117 and should be submitted on
or January 13, 2009.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.5
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
[Docket No. SSA–2008–0052]
Establishment of the Occupational
Information Development Advisory
Panel
AGENCY:
Social Security Administration
(SSA).
Notice of the establishment of
the Occupational Information
Development Advisory Panel.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: We are establishing the
Occupational Information Development
Advisory Panel (Panel) under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA). The creation of
the Panel, while discretionary, is
necessary and in the public interest. It
will help us to perform our statutory
duties. We have consulted with the
Committee Management Secretariat,
General Services Administration.
ADDRESSES: Members of the public may
suggest to the Panel cities and States in
the contiguous United States in which
to hold Panel meetings. To the extent
possible, we intend to hold Panel
meetings in a variety of locations
throughout the Nation to ensure access
to as many interested parties as
possible.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Debra Tidwell-Peters, Designated
Federal Official, Occupational
Information Development Advisory
Panel, SSA, by:
• Mail addressed to: SSA,
Occupational Information Development.
Advisory Panel, 3–E–26 Operations
Building, Baltimore, MD 21235.
• Telephone at: 410–965–9617.
• Fax at: 410–597–0825.
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• E-mail to debra.tidwell-peters
@ssa.gov.
Panel
members will analyze the occupational
information used by SSA in our
disability programs and provide expert
guidance as we develop an occupational
information system (OIS) tailored for
these programs. We plan to design the
OIS to improve our disability policies
and processes and to ensure up-to-date
vocational evidence in our disability
programs. We will select Panel members
based primarily on their occupational
expertise. This Panel will provide
guidance on our plans and actions to
replace the Dictionary of Occupational
Titles and its companion volume, The
Selected Characteristics of Occupations.
We expect to tailor the OIS specifically
for our disability programs.
The Panel will be composed of not
more than 12 members, including: (a)
Members of academia recognized as
experts in relevant subject areas, such as
occupational analysis, vocational
assessment, and physical and
occupational rehabilitation; (b)
professional experts in relevant subject
areas, such as vocational rehabilitation,
forensic vocational assessment, and
disability insurance programs; (c)
medical professionals with experience
in relevant subject areas such as
occupational or physical rehabilitation
medicine, psychiatry or psychology, and
physical or occupational therapy; (d)
professional experts who represent or
advocate on behalf of the disabled
claimants; and (e) an agency employee
who has expertise in our disability
program policies, processes, and
systems. The Panel is continuing in
nature. In accordance with the FACA,
we will publish a notice of the first
Panel meeting in the Federal Register .
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: December 9, 2008.
Michael J. Astrue,
Commissioner of Social Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6467]
Determination on U.S. Position on
Proposed European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development
(EBRD) Facility in Serbia
Pursuant to section 658 of the
Department of State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. L.
110–161) (SFOAA), and Department of
State Delegation of Authority Number
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312, I hereby determine that the
allocation of the EBRD’s Sustainable
Energy Credit Line for the Western
Balkans, including Bosnia and
Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia,
Montenegro, and Serbia will lead to
sustainable development and economic
integration in the region and contribute
to a stronger economy in the Western
Balkans, including Serbia, directly
supporting implementation of the
Dayton Accords. I therefore waive the
application of Section 658 of the
SFOAA to the extent that provision
would otherwise prevent the U.S.
Executive Directors of the EBRD from
voting in favor of these projects.
This Determination shall be reported
to the Congress and published in the
Federal Register.
Dated: November 21, 2008.
Marcie Ries,
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for
European and Eurasian Affairs, Department
of State.
[FR Doc. E8–30579 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6466]
Determination on U.S. Position on
Proposed International Monetary Fund
(IMF) Project: Precautionary Stand-By
Arrangement
Pursuant to section 658 of the
Department of State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. L.
110–161) (SFOAA), and Department of
State Delegation of Authority Number
312, I hereby determine that the IMF’s
proposed Precautionary Stand-By
Arrangement for strengthening Serbia’s
fiscal discipline and furthering its
structural reform agenda will help
facilitate a smooth balance of payments
adjustment and promote good
macroeconomic policies during the
global financial crisis, leading to
sustainable development and economic
integration in the region and contribute
to a stronger economy in Serbia, directly
supporting implementation of the
Dayton Accords. I therefore waive the
application of Section 658 of the
SFOAA to the extent that provision
would otherwise prevent the U.S.
Executive Directors of the IMF from
voting in favor of these projects.
This Determination shall be reported
to the Congress and published in the
Federal Register.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-59104; File No. SR-CBOE-2008-117]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change to Amend
Exchange Rule 4.21 Relating to Third Party Deposits
December 15, 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 December 2, 2008, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the
Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments
on the proposed rule change from interested parties.
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
The Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or
``Exchange'') proposes to amend CBOE Rule 4.21--Third Party Deposits
Prohibited, to add an interpretation that includes certain permissive
deposits. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the
Exchange's Web site (https://www.cboe.com/Legal), at the Exchange's
Office of the Secretary, and at the Commission.
[[Page 78863]]
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 and is set forth in sections (A),
(B), and (C) below.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The proposed amendment to Exchange Rule 4.21 would expand the
permissive deposits to checks or funds transfers for deposit to a
broker-dealer's account (i) that constitute an award or settlement paid
as the result of the resolution of litigation or arbitration which
arose in connection with the broker-dealer's securities or futures
business; (ii) that are drawn on an account of the government of the
United States; or (iii) are drawn on the account of another broker-
dealer for satisfaction of the resolution of transaction disputes. This
rule filing has been undertaken as a result of recommendations by the
Exchange's Member Firm community.
The rule was intended to prohibit member organizations that are
engaged in the business of clearing and carrying the accounts of
options market-makers (``Clearing Firm'') from accepting for deposit
into an account cleared or carried by the Clearing Firm a check or
funds transfer drawn on the account of a third party. Pursuant to
Exchange Rule 4.21, Clearing Firms are prohibited (with certain
exceptions) from accepting a check or funds transfer if the name on the
account from which the funds are drawn is different (i.e., ``third
party'') from the name on the account cleared or carried by the
Clearing Firm. In addition to checks or funds transfers from third
parties, the rule also prohibits (with certain exceptions) Clearing
Firms from accepting deposits or transfers of securities in the name of
third parties.
The Exchange believes that the proposed exceptions do not present
any concerns or business risks to the clearing firm that the original
rule was intended to address. While Clearing Firms make a reasonable
effort to confirm that funds deposited via a third party's check are
the property of the market-maker or market-making entity, and the
transaction exhibits no obvious improprieties, repercussions can arise
later. However, the exceptions set forth in the proposed Interpretation
and Policy .03, are such that demonstrate a legal entitlement to a
broker-dealer to receive the check or fund transfer. For example, a
floor broker that is registered as a broker-dealer may be required to
reimburse another broker-dealer as a result of a trading error. This
proposed rule amendment would enable a broker-dealer to deposit these
funds directly into the broker-dealer's account at the clearing firm.
Finally, while each Clearing Firm could make a business decision to
refuse to accept third party checks, funds transfers and securities,
the Exchange continues to believe that this rule establishes a uniform,
safe practice.
2. Statutory Basis
Exchange Rule 4.21 is intended to promote a greater level of
financial safety and soundness across Clearing Firms. The proposed
amendment will allow clearing firms some flexibility in complying with
these requirements to facilitate routine business transactions. The
Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes will strengthen its
ability to carry out its oversight responsibilities as a self-
regulatory organization and reinforce its surveillance and enforcement
functions. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,\3\ in general, and furthers
the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\4\ in particular, in that
it would promote just and equitable principles of trade, facilitate
transactions in securities, remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market system, and
protect investors and the public interest.
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\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(6).
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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
Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
(A) By order approve such proposed rule change, or
(B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.
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-2008-117 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-2008-117. 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.
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Copies of the filing will also be available for inspection and copying
at the principal office of the self-regulatory organization. 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-2008-117 and should be
submitted on or January 13, 2009.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\5\
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Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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