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Download as PDF 62780 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 22, 2013 / Notices 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)(A) of the Act 8 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 9 thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of such 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: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with FRONT MATTER 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– EDGX–2013–38 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–EDGX–2013–38. 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 8 15 9 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4 (f)(2). VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:08 Oct 21, 2013 Jkt 232001 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 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–EDGX– 2013–38 and should be submitted on or before November 12, 2013. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–24661 Filed 10–21–13; 8:45 am] 6, 2013, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5 the MSRB granted an extension of time for the Commission to act on the filing until October 22, 2013. The MSRB submitted a response to comments on September 6, 2013.6 On October 4, 2013, the Exchange withdrew the proposed rule change (SR–MSRB– 2013–06). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–24629 Filed 10–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–70673; File No. SR–Phlx– 2013–99] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–70617; File No. SR–MSRB– 2013–06] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change to Amend MSRB Rule A–3, on Membership on the Board, To Modify the Standard of Independence for Public Board Members October 7, 2013. On July 3, 2013, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (‘‘MSRB’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change consisting of amendments to MSRB Rule A–3 to modify the standard of independence for public Board members. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 24, 2013.3 The Commission received nine comment letters on the proposal.4 On September 10 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70004 (July 18, 2013), 78 FR 44607. 4 See letters to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, from Jeanine Rodgers Caruso, CIPFA, President, National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors, dated August 14, 2013; Barbara Roper, Director of Investor Protection, Consumer Federation of America, dated August 14, 2013; Kerry Korpi, Director of Research and Collective Bargaining, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, dated August 14, 2013; Dustin T. McDonald, Director, 1 15 PO 00000 Frm 00198 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Clarifying Rule 1014 Regarding Daily Quoting Obligations October 11, 2013. 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 October 2, 2013, NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III, 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 is filing with the Commission a proposal to clarify that Rule 1014 (Obligations and Restrictions Federal Liaison Center, Government Finance Officers Association, dated August 14, 2013; Americans for Financial Reform, dated August 14, 2013; Lisa S. Good, Executive Director, National Federation of Municipal Analysts, dated August 26, 2013; Gerald Gold, dated September 4, 2013; Jeanine Rodgers Caruso, CIPFA, President, National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors, dated September 12, 2013; and Dorothy Donohue, Deputy General Counsel—Securities Regulation, Investment Company Institute, dated September 18, 2013. 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 6 See letter to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, from Gary L. Goldsholle, General Counsel, MSRB, dated September 6, 2013. 7 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1

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Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking 
Board; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change to Amend MSRB Rule 
A-3, on Membership on the Board, To Modify the Standard of Independence 
for Public Board Members

October 7, 2013.
    On July 3, 2013, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board 
(``MSRB'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a 
proposed rule change consisting of amendments to MSRB Rule A-3 to 
modify the standard of independence for public Board members. The 
proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register 
on July 24, 2013.\3\ The Commission received nine comment letters on 
the proposal.\4\ On September 6, 2013, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of 
the Act,\5\ the MSRB granted an extension of time for the Commission to 
act on the filing until October 22, 2013. The MSRB submitted a response 
to comments on September 6, 2013.\6\ On October 4, 2013, the Exchange 
withdrew the proposed rule change (SR-MSRB-2013-06).
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70004 (July 18, 2013), 
78 FR 44607.
    \4\ See letters to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, 
from Jeanine Rodgers Caruso, CIPFA, President, National Association 
of Independent Public Finance Advisors, dated August 14, 2013; 
Barbara Roper, Director of Investor Protection, Consumer Federation 
of America, dated August 14, 2013; Kerry Korpi, Director of Research 
and Collective Bargaining, American Federation of State, County and 
Municipal Employees, dated August 14, 2013; Dustin T. McDonald, 
Director, Federal Liaison Center, Government Finance Officers 
Association, dated August 14, 2013; Americans for Financial Reform, 
dated August 14, 2013; Lisa S. Good, Executive Director, National 
Federation of Municipal Analysts, dated August 26, 2013; Gerald 
Gold, dated September 4, 2013; Jeanine Rodgers Caruso, CIPFA, 
President, National Association of Independent Public Finance 
Advisors, dated September 12, 2013; and Dorothy Donohue, Deputy 
General Counsel--Securities Regulation, Investment Company 
Institute, dated September 18, 2013.
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \6\ See letter to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Commission, 
from Gary L. Goldsholle, General Counsel, MSRB, dated September 6, 
2013.

    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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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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