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III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
public interest, for the protection of
investors, or otherwise in furtherance of
the purposes of the Act.
The Exchange has filed the proposed
rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 10 and Rule
19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.11 Because the
proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of
investors or the public interest; (ii)
impose any significant burden on
competition; and (iii) become operative
prior to 30 days from the date on which
it was filed, 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 12 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii)
thereunder.13
A proposed rule change filed under
Rule 19b–4(f)(6)14 normally does not
become operative for 30 days after the
date of filing. However, pursuant to
Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii)15 the Commission
may designate a shorter time if such
action is consistent with the protection
of investors and the public interest. The
Exchange has asked the Commission to
waive the 30-day operative delay so that
the proposal may become operative
immediately upon filing.
The Commission believes that
waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest, as it
will allow the pilot program to continue
uninterrupted, thereby avoiding the
investor confusion that could result
from a temporary interruption in the
pilot program. For this reason, the
Commission designates the proposed
rule change to be operative upon
filing.16
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
IV. Solicitation of Comments
10 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
12 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
13 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b–
4(f)(6)(iii) requires the Exchange to give the
Commission written notice of the Exchange’s 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.
14 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
15 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii).
16 For purposes only of waiving the 30-day
operative delay, the Commission has also
considered the proposed rule’s impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See
15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.17
Kevin M. O’Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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:
[FR Doc. 2012–19357 Filed 8–7–12; 8:45 am]
Electronic Comments
[Release No. 34–67573; File No. SR–CHX–
2012–12]
• 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
No. SR–CBOE–2012–070 on the subject
line.
Self-Regulatory Organizations;
Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness
of Proposed Rule Change To Extend
the Pilot Program Relating to
Individual Securities Circuit Breakers
Paper Comments
August 2, 2012.
• 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 No.
SR–CBOE–2012–070. 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
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 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 No. SR–CBOE–
2012–070 and should be submitted on
or before August 29, 2012.
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Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 2 thereunder,
notice is hereby given that on July 27,
2012, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.
(‘‘CHX’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with
the Securities and Exchange
Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the
proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have
been prepared by the CHX. CHX has
filed this proposal pursuant to Exchange
Act Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 3 which is effective
upon filing with the Commission.
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
CHX proposes to amend its rules to
extend the pilot program relating to
individual securities circuit breakers.
The text of this proposed rule change is
available on the Exchange’s Web site at
(www.chx.com) and in 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
CHX included statements concerning
the purpose of and basis for the
proposed rule changes and discussed
any comments it received regarding the
proposal. The text of these statements
may be examined at the places specified
in Item IV below. The CHX has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant
aspects of such statements.
17 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
3 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
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A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
In June, 2010, CHX obtained
Commission approval to amend Article
20, Rule 2 to create circuit breakers in
individual securities on a pilot basis to
end on December 10, 2010.4 Shortly
thereafter, in September, the
Commission approved another
amendment to Article 20, Rule 2 to add
securities included in the Russell 1000®
Index (‘‘Russell 1000’’) and certain
specified Exchange Traded Products
(‘‘ETP’’) to the pilot rule.5 This program
was subsequently extended until April
11, 2011 6 and was again extended until
August 11, 2011.7 Then, in June, 2011,
the Commission approved another
amendment to Article 20, Rule 2 to add
all NMS stocks to the pilot rule 8 and,
subsequently, the pilot was extended to
January 31, 2012.9 The pilot was again
extended to July 31, 2012.10
The proposed rule change merely
extends the duration of the pilot
program to February 4, 2013. Extending
the pilot in this manner will allow the
Commission more time to consider the
impact of the pilot program.
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2. Statutory Basis
The proposed rule change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
‘‘Act’’), which requires the rules of an
exchange to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, 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. The proposed rule
change also is designed to support the
principles of Section 11A(a)(1) of the
Act in that it seeks to assure fair
competition among brokers and dealers
4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62252
(June 10, 2010), 75 FR 34186 (June 16, 2010)
approving SR–CHX–2010–10.
5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62884
(September 10, 2010), 75 FR 56618 (September 16,
2010) approving SR–CHX–2010–14.
6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–
63498 (December 9, 2010), 75 FR 78310 December
15, 2010) approving SR–CHX–2010–24.
7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64203
(April 6, 2011), 76 FR 20393 April 12, 2011)
approving SR–CHX–2011–05.
8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64735
(June 23, 2011), 76 FR 38243 (June 29, 2011)
approving SR–CHX–2011–09.
9 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65080
(August 9, 2011), 76 FR 50784 (August 16, 2011)
approving SR–CHX–2011–23.
10 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–
66272 (January 30, 2012), 77 FR 5605 (February 3,
2012) approving SR–CHX–2012–03.
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and among exchange markets. The
Exchange believes that the proposed
rule meets these requirements in that it
promotes uniformity across markets
concerning decisions to pause trading in
a security when there are significant
price movements. The Exchange
believes that the extension of the pilot
program will promote uniformity among
markets as well as allow the Exchange
additional time to further evaluate the
Pilot’s effect on the market.
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 either
solicited or received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The Exchange has filed the proposed
rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 11 and Rule
19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.12 Because the
proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of
investors or the public interest; (ii)
impose any significant burden on
competition; and (iii) become operative
prior to 30 days from the date on which
it was filed, 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 13 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii)
thereunder.14
A proposed rule change filed under
Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 15 normally does not
become operative for 30 days after the
date of filing. However, pursuant to
Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) 16 the Commission
may designate a shorter time if such
action is consistent with the protection
11 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
13 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
14 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b–
4(f)(6)(iii) requires the Exchange to give the
Commission written notice of the Exchange’s 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.
15 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
16 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii).
12 17
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of investors and the public interest. The
Exchange has asked the Commission to
waive the 30-day operative delay so that
the proposal may become operative
immediately upon filing.
The Commission believes that
waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of
investors and the public interest, as it
will allow the pilot program to continue
uninterrupted, thereby avoiding the
investor confusion that could result
from a temporary interruption in the
pilot program. For this reason, the
Commission designates the proposed
rule change to be operative upon
filing.17
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.
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
No. SR–CHX–2012–12 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 No.
SR–CHX–2012–12. 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
17 For purposes only of waiving the 30-day
operative delay, the Commission has also
considered the proposed rule’s impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See
15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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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
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 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 No. SR–CHX–2012–
12 and should be submitted on or before
August 29, 2012.
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
CHX proposes to amend its rules to
extend the pilot program relating to
clearly erroneous transactions. The text
of this proposed rule change is available
on the Exchange’s Web site at (www.
chx.com) and in the Commission’s
Public Reference Room.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.18
Kevin M. O’Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
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Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness
of Proposed Rule Change To Extend
the Pilot Program Relating to Clearly
Erroneous Transactions
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August 2, 2012.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 2 thereunder,
notice is hereby given that on July 27,
2012, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.
(‘‘CHX’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with
the Securities and Exchange
Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the
proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have
been prepared by the CHX. CHX has
filed this proposal pursuant to Exchange
Act Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 3 which is effective
upon filing with the Commission.
18 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
3 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
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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
CHX included statements concerning
the purpose of and basis for the
proposed rule changes and discussed
any comments it received regarding the
proposal. The text of these statements
may be examined at the places specified
in Item IV below. The CHX has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B
and C below, of the most significant
aspects of such statements.
1. Purpose
In September, 2010, CHX obtained
Commission approval of a filing
amending its rules relating to clearly
erroneous transactions on a pilot basis
until December 10, 2010.4 This program
was subsequently extended until April
11, 2011,5 extended again until August
11, 2011 6 and then extended again until
January 31, 2011.7 The program was
again extended until July 31, 2012.8 The
proposed rule change merely extends
the duration of the pilot program to
February 4, 2013. Extending the pilot in
this manner will allow the Commission
more time to consider the impact of the
pilot program.
2. Statutory Basis
Approval of the rule change proposed
in this submission is consistent with the
requirements of the Act and the rules
and regulations thereunder that are
applicable to a national securities
4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–
62886 (September 10, 2010), 75 FR 56613
September 16, 2010) approving SR–CHX–2010–13.
5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–
63487 (December 9, 2010), 75 FR 78279 December
15, 2010) regarding SR–CHX–2010–23.
6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64228
(April 7, 2011), 76 FR 20792 April 13, 2011)
regarding SR–CHX–2011–06.
7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65078
(August 9, 2011), 76 FR 50524 August 15, 2011)
regarding SR–CHX–2011–24.
8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–
66253 (January 26, 2012), 77 FR 5080 (February 1,
2012) approving SR–CHX–2012–04.
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exchange, and, in particular, with the
requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.9
In particular, the proposed change is
consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the
Act,10 because it would promote just
and equitable principles of trade,
remove impediments to, and perfect the
mechanism of, a free and open market
and a national market system, and, in
general, protect investors and the public
interest. The proposed rule change is
also designed to support the principles
of Section 11A(a)(1) 11 of the Act in that
it seeks to assure fair competition
among brokers and dealers and among
exchange markets. The Exchange
believes that the proposed rule meets
these requirements in that it promotes
transparency and uniformity across
markets concerning reviews of
potentially clearly erroneous executions
in various contexts, including reviews
in the context of a Multi-Stock Event
involving twenty or more securities and
reviews resulting from a Trigger Trade
and any executions occurring
immediately after a Trigger Trade but
before a trading pause is in effect on the
Exchange. Further, the Exchange
believes that the proposed changes
enhance the objectivity of decisions
made by the Exchange with respect to
clearly erroneous executions. Finally,
extending the pilot will allow the
Exchange to continue to evaluate the
program and will promote uniformity
among markets regarding clearly
erroneous executions.
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 either
solicited or received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The Exchange has filed the proposed
rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 12 and Rule
19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.13 Because the
proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of
9 15
U.S.C. 78f(b).
U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
11 15 U.S.C. 78k–1(a)(1).
12 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
13 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
10 15
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-67573; File No. SR-CHX-2012-12]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Extend the Pilot Program Relating to Individual Securities Circuit
Breakers
August 2, 2012.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 \2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given
that on July 27, 2012, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared by the CHX. CHX has filed this
proposal pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \3\ which is
effective upon filing with the Commission.
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
CHX proposes to amend its rules to extend the pilot program
relating to individual securities circuit breakers. The text of this
proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site at
(www.chx.com) and in 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 CHX included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule changes and
discussed any comments it received regarding the proposal. The text of
these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV
below. The CHX has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and
C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
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A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
In June, 2010, CHX obtained Commission approval to amend Article
20, Rule 2 to create circuit breakers in individual securities on a
pilot basis to end on December 10, 2010.\4\ Shortly thereafter, in
September, the Commission approved another amendment to Article 20,
Rule 2 to add securities included in the Russell 1000[supreg] Index
(``Russell 1000'') and certain specified Exchange Traded Products
(``ETP'') to the pilot rule.\5\ This program was subsequently extended
until April 11, 2011 \6\ and was again extended until August 11,
2011.\7\ Then, in June, 2011, the Commission approved another amendment
to Article 20, Rule 2 to add all NMS stocks to the pilot rule \8\ and,
subsequently, the pilot was extended to January 31, 2012.\9\ The pilot
was again extended to July 31, 2012.\10\
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\4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62252 (June 10,
2010), 75 FR 34186 (June 16, 2010) approving SR-CHX-2010-10.
\5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 62884 (September 10,
2010), 75 FR 56618 (September 16, 2010) approving SR-CHX-2010-14.
\6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-63498 (December
9, 2010), 75 FR 78310 December 15, 2010) approving SR-CHX-2010-24.
\7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64203 (April 6,
2011), 76 FR 20393 April 12, 2011) approving SR-CHX-2011-05.
\8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 64735 (June 23,
2011), 76 FR 38243 (June 29, 2011) approving SR-CHX-2011-09.
\9\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65080 (August 9,
2011), 76 FR 50784 (August 16, 2011) approving SR-CHX-2011-23.
\10\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-66272 (January
30, 2012), 77 FR 5605 (February 3, 2012) approving SR-CHX-2012-03.
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The proposed rule change merely extends the duration of the pilot
program to February 4, 2013. Extending the pilot in this manner will
allow the Commission more time to consider the impact of the pilot
program.
2. Statutory Basis
The proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''), which requires the rules
of an exchange to promote just and equitable principles of trade, 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. The proposed rule change also is
designed to support the principles of Section 11A(a)(1) of the Act in
that it seeks to assure fair competition among brokers and dealers and
among exchange markets. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule
meets these requirements in that it promotes uniformity across markets
concerning decisions to pause trading in a security when there are
significant price movements. The Exchange believes that the extension
of the pilot program will promote uniformity among markets as well as
allow the Exchange additional time to further evaluate the Pilot's
effect on the market.
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 either solicited or received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The Exchange has filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \11\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\12\
Because the proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the
protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any
significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative prior to
30 days from the date on which it was filed, 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 \13\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.\14\
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\11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
\13\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\14\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires the Exchange to give the Commission written notice of the
Exchange's 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.
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A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \15\ normally
does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing.
However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \16\ the Commission may
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked
the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal
may become operative immediately upon filing.
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\15\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
\16\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, as
it will allow the pilot program to continue uninterrupted, thereby
avoiding the investor confusion that could result from a temporary
interruption in the pilot program. For this reason, the Commission
designates the proposed rule change to be operative upon filing.\17\
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\17\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has also considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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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 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 No. SR-CHX-2012-12 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 No. SR-CHX-2012-12. 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
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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 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 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 No. SR-CHX-2012-12 and should be submitted on or before August 29,
2012.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\18\
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\18\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-19355 Filed 8-7-12; 8:45 am]
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