Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Codify Pricing for Co-Location Services, 66178-66179 [2010-27197]

Download as PDF 66178 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 27, 2010 / Notices 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–Phlx– 2010–144 and should be submitted on or before November 17, 2010. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. In its filing with the Commission, BX 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. BX has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. [FR Doc. 2010–27198 Filed 10–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–63157; File No. SR–BX– 2010–068] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Codify Pricing for Co-Location Services srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES October 21, 2010. 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 October 14, 2010, NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (‘‘BX’’ 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 BX. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b– 4(f)(2) thereunder,4 BX has designated this proposal as establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge, which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. 9 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)(ii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 1 15 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Oct 26, 2010 BX proposes to codify pricing for colocation services. BX will implement the proposed change immediately. The text of the proposed rule change is available at https:// nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.com, at BX’s principal office, 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 A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose Recently, the Commission approved an initial fee schedule of existing fees for the Exchange’s co-location services.5 This filing seeks to codify additional fees not included in that schedule. These fees are: (1) A one-time $3,000 fee for users selecting a Phase 3 2x 20 208 volt cabinet power option; (2) a onetime $200 per shelf fee for additional cabinet shelves within a power cabinet; (3) a one-time $175 fee per lock for single master key locks that allow customers to use a single key to access their secured equipment; and (4) a onetime per spout fee of $750 for cable downspouts that gather and secure cables entering customer equipment. All the foregoing products are provided only upon customer request, and the Exchange notes that use of its colocation products and services is completely voluntary and all are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,6 in general, and with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,7 in particular, in that the proposal 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 regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and 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. In particular, the filing codifies and makes transparent uniform fees imposed for co-location services. In addition, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,8 in general, and with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,9 in particular, in that it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among members and issuers and other persons using any facility or system which The Exchange operates or controls. In particular, the Exchange notes that the use of colocation services is entirely voluntary and made available on a nondiscriminatory basis. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition BX does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended. 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. 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)(A)(ii) of the Act.10 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend 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. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall 7 15 5 Exchange Act Release No. 62396 (June 28, 2010), 75 FR 38585 (July 2, 2010). 6 15 U.S.C. 78f. Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). U.S.C. 78f. 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 8 15 E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 27, 2010 / Notices For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.11 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or 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, as amended, is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: [FR Doc. 2010–27197 Filed 10–26–10; 8:45 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–63156; File No. SR– NASDAQ–2010–133] • 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–BX–2010–068 on the subject line. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Codify Prices for Co-Location Services October 21, 2010. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,2 • Send paper comments in triplicate notice is hereby given that on October to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, 14, 2010, The NASDAQ Stock Market Securities and Exchange Commission, LLC (‘‘NASDAQ’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC with the Securities and Exchange 20549–1090. Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the All submissions should refer to File proposed rule change as described in Number SR–BX–2010–068. This file Items I, II, and III below, which Items number should be included on the have been prepared by NASDAQ. The subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission is publishing this notice to Commission process and review your solicit comments on the proposed rule comments more efficiently, please use change from interested persons. only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ Statement of the Terms of the Substance rules/sro.shtml ). Copies of the of the Proposed Rule Change submission, all subsequent NASDAQ proposes to change to amendments, all written statements codify pricing for co-location services with respect to the proposed rule NASDAQ will implement the proposed change that are filed with the change immediately. The text of the Commission, and all written proposed rule change is available at communications relating to the https://nasdaq.cchwallstreet.com/, at proposed rule change between the NASDAQ’s principal office, on the Commission and any person, other than Commission’s Web site at https:// those that may be withheld from the www.sec.gov, and at the Commission’s public in accordance with the Public Reference Room. provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s available for Web site viewing and Statement of the Purpose of, and printing in the Commission’s Public Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Change Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 In its filing with the Commission, a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing NASDAQ included statements also will be available for inspection and concerning the purpose of and basis for copying at the principal office of the the proposed rule change and discussed Exchange. All comments received will any comments it received on the be posted without change; the proposed rule change. The text of these Commission does not edit personal statements may be examined at the identifying information from places specified in Item IV below. submissions. You should submit only NASDAQ has prepared summaries, set information that you wish to make forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–BX– 11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 2010–068, and should be submitted on 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). or before November 17, 2010. 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Paper Comments 17:00 Oct 26, 2010 Jkt 223001 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 BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Electronic Comments VerDate Mar<15>2010 66179 PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1. Purpose Recently, the Commission approved an initial fee schedule of existing fees for the Exchange’s co-location services.3 This filing seeks to codify additional fees not included in that schedule. These fees are: (1) A one-time $3,000 fee for users selecting a Phase 3 2x 20 208 volt cabinet power option; (2) a onetime $200 per shelf fee for additional cabinet shelves within a power cabinet; (3) a one-time $175 fee per lock for single master key locks that allow customers to use a single key to access their secured equipment; and (4) a onetime per spout fee of $750 for cable downspouts that gather and secure cables entering customer equipment. All the foregoing products are provided only upon customer request, and the Exchange notes that use of its colocation products and services is completely voluntary and all are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,4 in general, and with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,5 in particular, in that the proposal 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 regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and 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. In particular, the filing codifies and makes transparent uniform fees imposed for co-location services. In addition, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,6 in general, and with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,7 in particular, in that it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among members 3 Exchange Act Release No. 62397 (June 28, 2010), 75 FR 38860 (July 6, 2010). 4 15 U.S.C. 78f. 5 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 6 15 U.S.C. 78f. 7 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-63157; File No. SR-BX-2010-068]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; Notice of 
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Codify 
Pricing for Co-Location Services

October 21, 2010.
    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 October 14, 2010, NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (``BX'' 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 BX. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of 
the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ BX has designated this 
proposal as establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge, which 
renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing. 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)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the 
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    BX proposes to codify pricing for co-location services. BX will 
implement the proposed change immediately. The text of the proposed 
rule change is available at https://nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.com, at 
BX's principal office, 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, BX 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. BX 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
    Recently, the Commission approved an initial fee schedule of 
existing fees for the Exchange's co-location services.\5\ This filing 
seeks to codify additional fees not included in that schedule. These 
fees are: (1) A one-time $3,000 fee for users selecting a Phase 3 2x 20 
208 volt cabinet power option; (2) a one-time $200 per shelf fee for 
additional cabinet shelves within a power cabinet; (3) a one-time $175 
fee per lock for single master key locks that allow customers to use a 
single key to access their secured equipment; and (4) a one-time per 
spout fee of $750 for cable downspouts that gather and secure cables 
entering customer equipment. All the foregoing products are provided 
only upon customer request, and the Exchange notes that use of its co-
location products and services is completely voluntary and all are 
offered on a non-discriminatory basis.
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    \5\ Exchange Act Release No. 62396 (June 28, 2010), 75 FR 38585 
(July 2, 2010).
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent 
with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,\6\ in general, and with 
Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\7\ in particular, in that the proposal 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 regulating, clearing, 
settling, processing information with respect to, and 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. In 
particular, the filing codifies and makes transparent uniform fees 
imposed for co-location services.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    In addition, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is 
consistent with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,\8\ in general, 
and with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\9\ in particular, in that it 
provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and 
other charges among members and issuers and other persons using any 
facility or system which The Exchange operates or controls. In 
particular, the Exchange notes that the use of co-location services is 
entirely voluntary and made available on a non-discriminatory basis.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    BX does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in 
any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in 
furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended.

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.

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)(A)(ii) of the Act.\10\ At any time within 60 days of the 
filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may 
temporarily suspend 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. If the Commission takes such action, the 
Commission shall

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institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be 
approved or disapproved.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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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, as amended, 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-BX-2010-068 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-BX-2010-068. 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-BX-2010-068, and should be submitted on 
or before November 17, 2010.

    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,
Deputy Secretary.
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