Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to MSRB Rule G-8 Requiring Brokers, Dealers and Municipal Securities Dealers To Maintain Certain Records Relating to Auction Rate Securities and Variable Rate Demand Obligations, 22780-22782 [E9-11167]

Download as PDF 22780 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 92 / Thursday, May 14, 2009 / Notices and, in general to protect investors and the public interest. The proposed rule change will allow the listing and trading of currency and index warrants on the Exchange under standards previously implemented by other national securities exchanges, which the Exchange believes will enhance competition among market participants, to the benefit of investors and the marketplace. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is 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: (1) Does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition; and (3) by its terms, does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 9 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.10 A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b–4(f)(6) normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing.11 However, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6)(iii) permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay and designate the proposed rule change operative upon filing. The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is 9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 11 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii). In addition, Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) requires the self-regulatory organization to give the Commission 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 has satisfied this requirement. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 10 17 VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:37 May 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Commission notes that the proposed alternative listing standards are substantially identical to rules of other national securities exchanges.12 Therefore, the Commission designates the proposal operative upon filing.13 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the 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.14 provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. 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– NYSEArca–2009–39 and should be submitted on or before June 4, 2009. 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: For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.15 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–11163 Filed 5–13–09; 8:45 am] 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–NYSEArca–2009–39 on the subject line. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSEArca–2009–39. 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 12 See supra note 5. purposes only of waiving the operative delay for this proposal, the Commission has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 14 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C). 13 For PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 8010–01–P [Release No. 34–59873; File No. SR–MSRB– 2009–06] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to MSRB Rule G–8 Requiring Brokers, Dealers and Municipal Securities Dealers To Maintain Certain Records Relating to Auction Rate Securities and Variable Rate Demand Obligations May 6, 2009. 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 April 28, 2009, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (‘‘MSRB’’) 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 MSRB. 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 MSRB is filing with the Commission a proposed rule change consisting of an amendment to MSRB Rule G–8, Books and Records (the 15 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 1 15 E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 92 / Thursday, May 14, 2009 / Notices ‘‘proposed rule change’’). The proposed rule change would provide organizations responsible for inspecting and enforcing MSRB rules with information that would assist in the enforcement of compliance with Rule G–34(c), on variable rate security market information, by requiring brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers to maintain certain records relating to auction rate securities and variable rate demand obligations. The MSRB proposes an effective date for the proposed rule change of June 1, 2009. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the MSRB’s Web site (https://www.msrb.org), at the MSRB’s principal office, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. 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 MSRB 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 MSRB has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES The MSRB operates a facility for the collection and public dissemination of information about securities bearing interest at short-term rates (the Shortterm Obligation Rate Transparency System, or SHORT System). MSRB Rule G–34(c), on variable rate security market information, requires brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers (collectively ‘‘dealers’’) to report, or ensure the reporting of, interest rate and descriptive information to the SHORT System about municipal Auction Rate Securities (‘‘ARS’’) and Variable Rate Demand Obligations (‘‘VRDO’’) following an ARS auction or VRDO interest rate reset. The proposed rule change would require those dealers for which MSRB Rule G–34(c) applies to retain for a period of three years records that would show that the requirement in Rule G–34 to submit information to the SHORT System applies to the dealer and that the dealer has submitted accurate information to the SHORT System. For ARS, dealers would be required to 17:37 May 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 2. Statutory Basis The MSRB believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Act, which provides that the MSRB’s rules shall: be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in municipal securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market in municipal securities, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The MSRB believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act because it will facilitate the inspection and enforcement of MSRB Rule G–34(c). 1. Purpose VerDate Nov<24>2008 retain a record of all of the ARS for which the dealer acts as a Program Dealer as defined in Rule G–34(c)(i)(A), a record of all information submitted to and received from an Auction Agent as defined in Rule G–34(c)(i) with respect to an auction, and all information required to be submitted to the SHORT System. For VRDO, dealers would be required to retain a record of all of the VRDO for which the dealer acts as a Remarketing Agent as defined in Rule G–34(c)(ii), and all information required to be submitted to the SHORT System. These records would provide organizations responsible for inspecting and enforcing MSRB rules with information that would assist in the enforcement of compliance with MSRB Rule G–34(c). B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The MSRB does not believe the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition since it would apply equally to all brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others Written comments were neither solicited nor received on 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: (i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) Impose and [sic] significant burden on competition; and (iii) Become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22781 such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.3 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the 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: 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–MSRB–2009–06 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–MSRB–2009–06. 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 3 The Commission notes that Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) requires the self-regulatory organization 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 MSRB has satisfied the pre-filing requirement. E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 22782 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 92 / Thursday, May 14, 2009 / Notices 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 will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the MSRB. 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 No. SR–MSRB–2009–06 and should be submitted on or before June 4, 2009. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.4 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–11167 Filed 5–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–59884; File No. SR–NYSE– 2009–43] Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Delete All References in the NYSE Rule Book to ‘‘Alternext’’ and ‘‘Alternext US’’ and Substitute References to ‘‘Amex’’ To Reflect the Recent Name Change of NYSE Alternext US LLC to NYSE Amex LLC May 7, 2009. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on April 22, 2009, New York Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘NYSE’’ or the ‘‘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 NYSE. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(3) thereunder,4 which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit 4 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 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)(3). 17:37 May 13, 2009 ‘‘Amex’’ to accurately reflect the recent name change of the Amex SRO. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange proposes to amend the NYSE Rule Book to delete all references therein to ‘‘Alternext’’ and ‘‘Alternext US’’ and substitute references to ‘‘Amex’’ to reflect the recent name change of NYSE Alternext US LLC to NYSE Amex LLC. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange, the Commission’s Public Reference Room, and https:// www.nyse.com. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, NYSE 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. NYSE has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose On March 18, 2009, NYSE Alternext US LLC (the ‘‘Amex SRO’’), formerly American Stock Exchange LLC prior to its acquisition by NYSE Euronext on October 1, 2008, filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to officially change its name to NYSE Amex LLC. Earlier, on March 3, 2009, the Amex SRO had filed a Form 19b-4 with the Commission proposing to amend its rules to reflect the name change, and the Commission issued a Notice with respect to that rule filing on March 13, 2009.5 The Exchange has a number of outdated references in its Rule Book to the Amex SRO under the old name, specifically in Rules 2, 6A, 18, 36, 103B and 300. The purpose of this proposed rule change is to amend the Exchange’s Rule Book to delete all references therein to ‘‘Alternext’’ and ‘‘Alternext US’’ and substitute references to 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34– 59575 (March 13, 2009), 74 FR 11803 (March 19, 2009): Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change (File No. SR–NYSEALTR– 2009–24). 1 15 VerDate Nov<24>2008 comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’), in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) 7 in particular in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, 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. More specifically, updating the references in the Exchange’s rules to reflect the correct name of the Amex SRO may help eliminate potential confusion among investors who may not be aware that a name change has taken place. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of 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 is concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 8 and subparagraph (f)(3) of Rule 19b–4 thereunder.9 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the 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. 6 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 8 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 9 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(3). 7 15 E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Release No. 34-59873; File No. SR-MSRB-2009-06]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking
Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule
Change to MSRB Rule G-8 Requiring Brokers, Dealers and Municipal
Securities Dealers To Maintain Certain Records Relating to Auction Rate
Securities and Variable Rate Demand Obligations

May 6, 2009.
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 April 28, 2009, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
(``MSRB'') 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 MSRB. 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.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

The MSRB is filing with the Commission a proposed rule change
consisting of an amendment to MSRB Rule G-8, Books and Records (the

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``proposed rule change''). The proposed rule change would provide
organizations responsible for inspecting and enforcing MSRB rules with
information that would assist in the enforcement of compliance with
Rule G-34(c), on variable rate security market information, by
requiring brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers to maintain
certain records relating to auction rate securities and variable rate
demand obligations. The MSRB proposes an effective date for the
proposed rule change of June 1, 2009.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the MSRB's Web
site (https://www.msrb.org), at the MSRB's principal office, and at the
Commission's Public Reference Room.

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 MSRB 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 MSRB has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections
A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

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

1. Purpose
The MSRB operates a facility for the collection and public
dissemination of information about securities bearing interest at
short-term rates (the Short-term Obligation Rate Transparency System,
or SHORT System). MSRB Rule G-34(c), on variable rate security market
information, requires brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers
(collectively ``dealers'') to report, or ensure the reporting of,
interest rate and descriptive information to the SHORT System about
municipal Auction Rate Securities (``ARS'') and Variable Rate Demand
Obligations (``VRDO'') following an ARS auction or VRDO interest rate
reset.
The proposed rule change would require those dealers for which MSRB
Rule G-34(c) applies to retain for a period of three years records that
would show that the requirement in Rule G-34 to submit information to
the SHORT System applies to the dealer and that the dealer has
submitted accurate information to the SHORT System. For ARS, dealers
would be required to retain a record of all of the ARS for which the
dealer acts as a Program Dealer as defined in Rule G-34(c)(i)(A), a
record of all information submitted to and received from an Auction
Agent as defined in Rule G-34(c)(i) with respect to an auction, and all
information required to be submitted to the SHORT System. For VRDO,
dealers would be required to retain a record of all of the VRDO for
which the dealer acts as a Remarketing Agent as defined in Rule G-
34(c)(ii), and all information required to be submitted to the SHORT
System. These records would provide organizations responsible for
inspecting and enforcing MSRB rules with information that would assist
in the enforcement of compliance with MSRB Rule G-34(c).
2. Statutory Basis
The MSRB believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 15B(b)(2)(C) of the Act, which provides that the MSRB's rules
shall:

be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to
foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in
regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect
to, and facilitating transactions in municipal securities, to remove
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market
in municipal securities, and, in general, to protect investors and
the public interest.

The MSRB believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act because it will facilitate the inspection and enforcement of
MSRB Rule G-34(c).

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

The MSRB does not believe the proposed rule change will impose any
burden on competition since it would apply equally to all brokers,
dealers and municipal securities dealers.

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

Written comments were neither solicited nor received on 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:
(i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest;
(ii) Impose and [sic] significant burden on competition; and
(iii) Become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was
filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has
become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule
19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\3\
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\3\ The Commission notes that Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) requires the
self-regulatory organization 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
MSRB has satisfied the pre-filing requirement.
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At any time within 60 days of the filing of the 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:

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-MSRB-2009-06 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-MSRB-2009-06. 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

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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 will also be available for inspection and
copying at the principal office of the MSRB. 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 No. SR-MSRB-2009-06 and should be submitted on or
before June 4, 2009.
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\4\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\4\
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-11167 Filed 5-13-09; 8:45 am]
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