Sunshine Act Meetings, 46886 [2014-19047]

Download as PDF 46886 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 154 / Monday, August 11, 2014 / Notices determined in accordance with the terms of any outstanding shares of preferred stock as such Fund may issue. 7. Amendments to Rule 19b–1. The requested order will expire on the effective date of any amendment to rule 19b–1 that provides relief permitting certain closed-end investment companies to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains with respect to their outstanding common stock as frequently as twelve times each year. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. Dated: August 7, 2014. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–19047 Filed 8–7–14; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–72763; File No. SR–DTC– 2014–08] Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Transfer NIIDS to a Non-Clearing Agency Affiliate [FR Doc. 2014–18882 Filed 8–8–14; 8:45 am] August 5, 2014. BILLING CODE 8011–01–P I. Introduction SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Sunshine Act Meetings Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 2 p.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or her designee, has certified that, in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matter at the Closed Meeting. Commissioner Piwowar, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session. The subject matter of the Closed Meeting will be: Institution and settlement of injunctive actions; Institution settlement of administrative proceedings; adjudicatory matters; and other matters relating to enforcement proceedings. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:35 Aug 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 On June 5, 2014, The Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) proposed rule change SR–DTC–2014–08 (‘‘Proposed Rule Change’’) pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 1 (‘‘Act’’) and Rule 19b–4 thereunder.2 The Proposed Rule Change was published for comment in the Federal Register on June 25, 2014.3 The Commission did not receive any comments on the Proposed Rule Change. This order approves the Proposed Rule Change. II. Description DTC filed the Proposed Rule Change to amend its Operational Arrangements 4 to transfer its New Issue Information Dissemination Service (‘‘NIIDS’’) to a non-clearing agency affiliate (‘‘NIIDS Disseminator’’). The Commission approved DTC’s establishment of NIIDS in 2008.5 NIIDS collects information (‘‘NIIDS Data Elements’’) regarding the reporting, comparison, confirmation, and settlement of new issues in municipal securities (‘‘New Issue’’) from the lead underwriter or other authorized representative of a New Issue (‘‘Dissemination Agent’’) and then makes that information available to information vendors and other users 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 72432 (June 19, 2014); 79 FR 36116 (June 25, 2014) (SR– DTC–2014–08). 4 DTC Operational Arrangements, available at https://www.dtcc.com/∼/media/Files/Downloads/ Settlement-Asset-Services/Underwriting/ operational-arrangements.pdf. 5 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57768 (May 2, 2008); 73 FR 26181 (May 8, 2008) (SR–DTC– 2007–10). 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (‘‘Subscribers’’) upon authorization by the Dissemination Agent. Currently, when a Dissemination Agent provides authorization, DTC disseminates the applicable NIIDS Data Elements directly to Subscribers. Under the Proposed Rule Change, the Dissemination Agents will continue to electronically input NIIDS Data Elements into DTC’s underwriting system for New Issue Processing but DTC will make NIIDS Data Elements available to the NIIDS Disseminator, which will then deal directly with Subscribers. Additionally, because DTC will be a conduit of the NIIDS Data Elements and related information, and because DTC does not confirm the validity of the NIIDS Data Elements, the inputting of NIIDS Data Elements and the subsequent use thereof by any party will constitute a waiver of any and all claims (whether direct or indirect) against DTC and its affiliates and an agreement that DTC and its affiliates shall not be liable for any loss or damages in relation to the collection and any subsequent dissemination of NIIDS Data Elements and related information. In addition, any party that inputs NIIDS Data Elements or thereafter uses such data and related information agrees to indemnify and hold DTC and its affiliates harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, judgments, charges, and expenses incurred by such party arising out of or relating to the collection and subsequent dissemination of the NIIDS Data Elements. The date on which DTC will transfer NIIDS to the NIIDS Disseminator will be set forth in a subsequent Important Notice to DTC Participants. III. Discussion Section 19(b)(2)(C) of the Act 6 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 rules and regulations thereunder applicable to such organization. Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act 7 requires, among other things, that the rules of a clearing agency be designed to promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions. The Commission finds that the Proposed Rule Change is consistent with the requirements of the Act because transferring NIIDS from DTC to the NIIDS Disseminator will promote the prompt and accurate clearance and 6 15 7 15 E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(C). U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F). 11AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 154 (Monday, August 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 46886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19047]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meetings

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the 
Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities 
and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Thursday, August 
14, 2014 at 2 p.m.
    Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the 
Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. 
Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be 
present.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or her designee, has 
certified that, in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth 
in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 
200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the 
scheduled matter at the Closed Meeting.
    Commissioner Piwowar, as duty officer, voted to consider the items 
listed for the Closed Meeting in closed session.
    The subject matter of the Closed Meeting will be:
    Institution and settlement of injunctive actions;
    Institution settlement of administrative proceedings; adjudicatory 
matters; and other matters relating to enforcement proceedings.
    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in 
the scheduling of meeting items.
    For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have 
been added, deleted or postponed, please contact the Office of the 
Secretary at (202) 551-5400.

    Dated: August 7, 2014.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-19047 Filed 8-7-14; 4:15 pm]
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