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Download as PDF 19394 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 62 / Friday, March 30, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES this proposed rule change. CME has not received any unsolicited written comments from interested parties. III. 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 may be submitted by using the Commission’s Internet comment form (https:// www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml), or send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include File No. SR–CME–2012– 08 on the subject line. • Paper comments should be sent 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–CME–2012–08. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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 CME. 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–CME–2012–08 and should be submitted on or before April 20, 2012. IV. Commission’s Findings and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change In its filing, CME requested that the Commission approve this request on an VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Mar 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 accelerated basis for good cause shown. CME believes there is good cause to approve this filing on an accelerated basis because the proposed changes are required to comply with new CFTC regulations that will become effective on April 9, 2012. Section 19(b) of the Act 4 directs the Commission to approve a proposed rule change of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that such proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to such organization. The Commission finds that the proposed rule changes are consistent with the requirements of the Act, in particular the requirements of Section 17A of the Act,5 and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to CME. Specifically, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act which requires, among other things, that the rules of a clearing agency be designed to assure the safeguarding of securities and funds which are in the custody and control of the clearing agency because it will allow CME to comply with the Part 190 amendments made in connection with the CFTC’s final rules for customer swaps segregation.6 The Commission finds good cause, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,7 for approving the proposed rule change prior to the 30th day after the date of publication of notice in the Federal Register because the proposed rule change institutes the regulations of another regulatory agency, and those regulations were subject to notice and comment. V. Conclusion It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, that the proposed rule change (SR–CME–2012– 08) is approved on an accelerated basis. For the Commission by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.8 Kevin O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–7707 Filed 3–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P U.S.C. 78s(b). U.S.C. 78q–1. In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 6 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F). 7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 8 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 5 15 Frm 00218 Fmt 4703 [Release No. 34–66663; File No. SR– NYSEAmex–2012–19] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Amex LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Clarifying That Rule Change in Connection With Proposed Combination Between NYSE Euronext ¨ and Deutsche Borse AG Will Not Become Effective March 26, 2012. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’ or ‘‘Act’’),2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2012, NYSE Amex LLC (the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change (the ‘‘Proposed Rule Change’’) as described in Items I and II 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 persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange previously submitted a proposed rule change4 (the ‘‘Holdco Proposal’’) in connection with the proposed business combination (the ‘‘Combination’’) of NYSE Euronext, a Delaware corporation, and Deutsche ¨ Borse AG, an Aktiengesellschaft organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (‘‘Deutsche ¨ Borse’’). The Holdco Proposal was conditionally approved by the Commission.5 The Exchange is submitting this Proposed Rule Change in order to clarify that the Holdco Proposal will not become effective. The text of the Proposed Rule Change is available at the Exchange, www.nyse.com, and the Commission’s Public Reference Room. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65563 (October 14, 2011), 76 FR 65272 (October 20, 2011) (SR–NYSEAmex–2011–78). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 66171 (January 17, 2012), 77 FR 3297 (January 23, 2012) (File Nos. SR–EDGA–2011–34; SR–EDGX–2011–33; SR–ISE–2011–69; SR–NYSE–2011–51; SR–NYSE Amex–2011–78; SR–NYSEArca–2011–72). 2 15 4 15 PO 00000 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 62 / Friday, March 30, 2012 / Notices II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to clarify that the Combination contemplated by the Holdco Proposal will not be completed and, therefore, the Holdco Proposal conditionally approved by the Commission 6 will not become effective. The Holdco Proposal was submitted to the Commission in connection with the Combination.7 The purpose of the Holdco Proposal was to adopt the rules necessary to permit NYSE Euronext and ¨ Deutsche Borse to effect the Combination and to amend certain provisions of the organizational and other governance documents of Alpha Beta Netherlands Holding N.V., a holding company organized under the laws of the Netherlands (‘‘Holdco’’), the Exchange, NYSE Group, Inc. and certain other subsidiaries of NYSE Euronext as well as certain rules of the Exchange, New York Stock Exchange LLC and NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. The Commission’s approval of the Holdco Proposal was conditioned on completion of the Combination, and the Commission noted that if the Combination is not consummated, the Holdco Proposal would not become effective. On February 2, 2012, following the European Commission’s decision to prohibit the Combination, NYSE ¨ Euronext and Deutsche Borse agreed to terminate the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 2, 2011 and by Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 16, 2011, by and among NYSE Euronext, ¨ Deutsche Borse, Holdco and Pomme Merger Corporation, a Delaware 6 Id. 7 See corporation and newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco. Accordingly, the Combination contemplated by the Holdco Proposal will not be completed and, therefore, the Holdco Proposal conditionally approved by the Commission will not become effective. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that this filing is consistent with Section 6(b) 8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’) in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) 9 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, and to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system. Specifically, the Exchange believes that the Proposed Rule Change will clarify the corporate structure of the Exchange, which will promote just and equitable principles of trade and help to protect investors and the public interest. 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 Exchange Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments 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: (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 this 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 8 15 supra note 4. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Mar 29, 2012 9 15 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78f(b). U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). Frm 00219 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19395 Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 10 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.11 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 Exchange 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 email to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–NYSEAmex–2012–19 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–NYSEAmex–2012–19. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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., 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6)(iii) requires a self-regulatory organization to provide the Commission with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has fulfilled this requirement. 11 17 E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 19396 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 62 / Friday, March 30, 2012 / Notices Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the 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– NYSEAmex–2012–19 and should be submitted on or before April 20, 2012. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.12 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–7635 Filed 3–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–66662; File No. SR–NYSE– 2012–08] Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Clarifying That Rule Change in Connection With Proposed Combination Between NYSE ¨ Euronext and Deutsche Borse AG Will Not Become Effective March 26, 2012. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’ or ‘‘Act’’),2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2012, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change (the ‘‘Proposed Rule Change’’) as described in Items I and II 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 persons. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange previously submitted a proposed rule change 4 (the ‘‘Holdco 12 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 15 U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65562 (October 14, 2011), 76 FR 65288 (October 20, 2011) (SR–NYSE–2011–51). 1 15 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Mar 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 Proposal’’) in connection with the proposed business combination (the ‘‘Combination’’) of NYSE Euronext, a Delaware corporation, and Deutsche ¨ Borse AG, an Aktiengesellschaft organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (‘‘Deutsche ¨ Borse’’). The Holdco Proposal was conditionally approved by the Commission.5 The Exchange is submitting this Proposed Rule Change in order to clarify that the Holdco Proposal will not become effective. The text of the Proposed Rule Change is available at the Exchange, www.nyse.com, and 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 Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to clarify that the Combination contemplated by the Holdco Proposal will not be completed and, therefore, the Holdco Proposal conditionally approved by the Commission 6 will not become effective. The Holdco Proposal was submitted to the Commission in connection with the Combination.7 The purpose of the Holdco Proposal was to adopt the rules necessary to permit NYSE Euronext and ¨ Deutsche Borse to effect the Combination and to amend certain provisions of the organizational and other governance documents of Alpha Beta Netherlands Holding N.V., a holding company organized under the laws of the Netherlands (‘‘Holdco’’), the Exchange, NYSE Group, Inc. and certain other subsidiaries of NYSE Euronext as well as certain rules of the Exchange, 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 66171 (January 17, 2012), 77 FR 3297 (January 23, 2012) (File Nos. SR–EDGA–2011–34; SR–EDGX–2011–33; SR–ISE–2011–69; SR–NYSE–2011–51; SR– NYSEAmex–2011–78; SR–NYSEArca–2011–72). 6 Id. 7 See supra note 4. PO 00000 Frm 00220 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NYSE Amex LLC and NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. The Commission’s approval of the Holdco Proposal was conditioned on completion of the Combination, and the Commission noted that if the Combination is not consummated, the Holdco Proposal would not become effective. On February 2, 2012, following the European Commission’s decision to prohibit the Combination, NYSE ¨ Euronext and Deutsche Borse agreed to terminate the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 2, 2011 and by Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 16, 2011, by and among NYSE Euronext, ¨ Deutsche Borse, Holdco and Pomme Merger Corporation, a Delaware corporation and newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco. Accordingly, the Combination contemplated by the Holdco Proposal will not be completed and, therefore, the Holdco Proposal conditionally approved by the Commission will not become effective. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that this filing is consistent with Section 6(b) 8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’) in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) 9 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, and to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system. Specifically, the Exchange believes that the Proposed Rule Change will clarify the corporate structure of the Exchange, which will promote just and equitable principles of trade and help to protect investors and the public interest. 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 Exchange Act. 8 15 9 15 E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM U.S.C. 78f(b). U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 30MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 62 (Friday, March 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19394-19396]
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[Release No. 34-66663; File No. SR-NYSEAmex-2012-19]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Amex LLC; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Clarifying That
Rule Change in Connection With Proposed Combination Between NYSE
Euronext and Deutsche B[ouml]rse AG Will Not Become Effective

March 26, 2012.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Exchange Act'' or ``Act''),\2\ and Rule 19b-4
thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2012, NYSE Amex
LLC (the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change (the
``Proposed Rule Change'') as described in Items I and II 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 persons.
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
\3\ 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 previously submitted a proposed rule change\4\ (the
``Holdco Proposal'') in connection with the proposed business
combination (the ``Combination'') of NYSE Euronext, a Delaware
corporation, and Deutsche B[ouml]rse AG, an Aktiengesellschaft
organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (``Deutsche
B[ouml]rse''). The Holdco Proposal was conditionally approved by the
Commission.\5\ The Exchange is submitting this Proposed Rule Change in
order to clarify that the Holdco Proposal will not become effective.
The text of the Proposed Rule Change is available at the Exchange,
www.nyse.com, and the Commission's Public Reference Room.
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\4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65563 (October 14,
2011), 76 FR 65272 (October 20, 2011) (SR-NYSEAmex-2011-78).
\5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 66171 (January 17,
2012), 77 FR 3297 (January 23, 2012) (File Nos. SR-EDGA-2011-34; SR-
EDGX-2011-33; SR-ISE-2011-69; SR-NYSE-2011-51; SR-NYSEAmex-2011-78;
SR-NYSEArca-2011-72).

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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 Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such
statements.

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

1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to clarify that the Combination contemplated
by the Holdco Proposal will not be completed and, therefore, the Holdco
Proposal conditionally approved by the Commission \6\ will not become
effective.
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\6\ Id.
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The Holdco Proposal was submitted to the Commission in connection
with the Combination.\7\ The purpose of the Holdco Proposal was to
adopt the rules necessary to permit NYSE Euronext and Deutsche
B[ouml]rse to effect the Combination and to amend certain provisions of
the organizational and other governance documents of Alpha Beta
Netherlands Holding N.V., a holding company organized under the laws of
the Netherlands (``Holdco''), the Exchange, NYSE Group, Inc. and
certain other subsidiaries of NYSE Euronext as well as certain rules of
the Exchange, New York Stock Exchange LLC and NYSE Arca Equities, Inc.
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The Commission's approval of the Holdco Proposal was conditioned on
completion of the Combination, and the Commission noted that if the
Combination is not consummated, the Holdco Proposal would not become
effective.
On February 2, 2012, following the European Commission's decision
to prohibit the Combination, NYSE Euronext and Deutsche B[ouml]rse
agreed to terminate the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of
February 15, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 2,
2011 and by Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 16, 2011, by and among
NYSE Euronext, Deutsche B[ouml]rse, Holdco and Pomme Merger
Corporation, a Delaware corporation and newly formed wholly owned
subsidiary of Holdco.
Accordingly, the Combination contemplated by the Holdco Proposal
will not be completed and, therefore, the Holdco Proposal conditionally
approved by the Commission will not become effective.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that this filing is consistent with Section
6(b) \8\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Exchange Act'')
in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) \9\ 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, and to
remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open
market and a national market system. Specifically, the Exchange
believes that the Proposed Rule Change will clarify the corporate
structure of the Exchange, which will promote just and equitable
principles of trade and help to protect investors and the public
interest.
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\8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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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 Exchange Act.

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

The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments 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: (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 this 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 \10\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
thereunder.\11\
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\10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to provide the Commission
with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change,
along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change,
at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the
proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the
Commission. The Exchange has fulfilled this requirement.
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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 Exchange 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 email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include
File Number SR-NYSEAmex-2012-19 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-NYSEAmex-2012-19. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email 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.,

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Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the 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-NYSEAmex-2012-19 and should
be submitted on or before April 20, 2012.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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\12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-7635 Filed 3-29-12; 8:45 am]
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