Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Fee Changes, 22889-22890 [2010-10080]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 83 / Friday, April 30, 2010 / Notices burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days after the date of the filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 17 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 18 thereunder. 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. 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: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 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–NASDAQ–2010–051 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–NASDAQ–2010–051. 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 17 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file 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. Nasdaq has satisfied this requirement. 18 17 VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:41 Apr 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 22889 provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing 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 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– NASDAQ–2010–051 and should be submitted on or before May 21, 2010. site at https://www.sec.gov, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.19 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change [FR Doc. 2010–10082 Filed 4–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–61972; File No. SR–ISE– 2010–32] Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Fee Changes April 23, 2010. 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 14, 2010, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or the ‘‘ISE’’) 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 selfregulatory organization. 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 is proposing to amend its Schedule of Fees. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site (https:// www.ise.com), at the principal office of the Exchange, on the Commission’s Web 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 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 these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The self-regulatory organization has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. 1. Purpose In SR–ISE–2009–26, the Exchange adopted the term ‘Singly Listed ETFs’ to identify those ETF products that are listed only on ISE and for which the Exchange charges a fee of $0.18 per contract for customer transactions. Currently, the First Trust ISE Water ETF (‘‘FIW’’), the Claymore China Technology ETF (‘‘CQQQ’’), the ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30 (‘‘SDOW’’), the ProShares UltraPro Dow30 (‘‘UDOW’’), the ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap400 (‘‘SMDD’’), the ProShares UltraPro MidCap400 (‘‘UMDD’’), the ProShares UltraPro Short Russell2000 (‘‘SRTY’’) and the ProShares UltraPro Russell2000 (‘‘URTY’’) are the only such ETFs listed on the Exchange’s fee schedule. On April 14, 2010, ISE began listing options on the First Trust ISE Global Copper Index Fund (‘‘CU’’) and the First Trust ISE Global Platinum Index Fund (‘‘PLTM’’). As of the date of this filing, CU and PLTM are both singly listed on ISE. The Exchange therefore proposes to charge a fee of $0.18 per contract for customer transactions in options on CU and PLTM. The Exchange also proposes to charge a Payment for Order Flow fee for transactions in options on these products. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the objectives of Section 6 of the Act,3 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4),4 in particular, in that it is designed to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and 19 17 1 15 PO 00000 Frm 00154 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3 15 4 15 E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM U.S.C. 78f. U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). 30APN1 22890 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 83 / Friday, April 30, 2010 / Notices other charges among its members and other persons using its facilities. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The proposed rule change does not 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 The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit, comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested parties. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3) of the Act 5 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 6 thereunder. At any time within 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: Electronic Comments wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 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–ISE–2010–32. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your 6 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 19b–4(f)(2). VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:41 Apr 29, 2010 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–10080 Filed 4–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The original notice of availability of the DEIS was published by EPA in the Federal Register on April 16, 2010 [75 FR 19969]. A second notice that listed the public comment meetings and additional information on the DEIS was published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2010 [75 FR 20653]. DATES: Comments on the DEIS should be received or postmarked no later than Wednesday, June 16, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments by the following methods: • Electronically, using the online comment form, available on the Keystone XL Project Web site: https:// www.keystonepipeline-xl.state.gov. This is the preferred method for commenting. • By mail addressed to: Elizabeth Orlando, Keystone XL Project Manager, U.S. Department of State, OES/ENV Room 2657, Washington, DC 20520. Please note that DOS mail can be delayed due to security screening. • Fax to: (202) 647–1052, attention Elizabeth Orlando. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the proposed Project or the DEIS contact Elizabeth Orlando, OES/ENV Room 2657, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, or by telephone (202) 647–4284, or by fax at (202) 647–1052. You may also visit the Project Web site: https:// www.keystonepipeline-xl.state.gov. Dated: April 23, 2010. Willem H. Brakel, Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–10165 Filed 4–29–10; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 4710–07–P [Public Notice 6981] • 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 No. SR–ISE–2010–32 on the subject line. 5 15 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 Web site viewing and printing 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 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–ISE– 2010–32 and should be submitted by May 21, 2010. Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Department of State. Notice—Extension of public comment period. Notice of Requests for Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In response to requests from several organizations, the Department of State (DOS) is extending the public comment period for the Keystone XL Pipeline Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The Department of State had originally set the end of the comment period at May 31, 2010. The Department has decided, in response to the requests noted above, to extend the comment period until 7 17 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00155 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2010–01–02] Office of the Secretary. Notice and request for comments. 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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-61972; File No. SR-ISE-2010-32]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, 
LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule 
Change Relating to Fee Changes

April 23, 2010.
    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 14, 2010, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (the 
``Exchange'' or the ``ISE'') 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 self-
regulatory organization. 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 Exchange is proposing to amend its Schedule of Fees. The text 
of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site 
(https://www.ise.com), at the principal office of the Exchange, on the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.sec.gov, 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 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 these statements may be examined at 
the places specified in Item IV below. The self-regulatory organization 
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
    In SR-ISE-2009-26, the Exchange adopted the term `Singly Listed 
ETFs' to identify those ETF products that are listed only on ISE and 
for which the Exchange charges a fee of $0.18 per contract for customer 
transactions. Currently, the First Trust ISE Water ETF (``FIW''), the 
Claymore China Technology ETF (``CQQQ''), the ProShares UltraPro Short 
Dow30 (``SDOW''), the ProShares UltraPro Dow30 (``UDOW''), the 
ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap400 (``SMDD''), the ProShares UltraPro 
MidCap400 (``UMDD''), the ProShares UltraPro Short Russell2000 
(``SRTY'') and the ProShares UltraPro Russell2000 (``URTY'') are the 
only such ETFs listed on the Exchange's fee schedule. On April 14, 
2010, ISE began listing options on the First Trust ISE Global Copper 
Index Fund (``CU'') and the First Trust ISE Global Platinum Index Fund 
(``PLTM''). As of the date of this filing, CU and PLTM are both singly 
listed on ISE. The Exchange therefore proposes to charge a fee of $0.18 
per contract for customer transactions in options on CU and PLTM. The 
Exchange also proposes to charge a Payment for Order Flow fee for 
transactions in options on these products.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent 
with the objectives of Section 6 of the Act,\3\ in general, and 
furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4),\4\ in particular, in that 
it is designed to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable 
dues, fees and

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other charges among its members and other persons using its facilities.
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    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The proposed rule change does not 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

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit, 
comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received 
any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested 
parties.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 
19(b)(3) of the Act \5\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \6\ thereunder. At any 
time within 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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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \6\ 17 CFR 19b-4(f)(2).
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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 No. SR-ISE-2010-32 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-ISE-2010-32. 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 Web site viewing and 
printing 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 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-ISE-2010-32 and should be 
submitted by May 21, 2010.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
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    \7\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-10080 Filed 4-29-10; 8:45 am]
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