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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 102 / Thursday, May 28, 2015 / Notices (6) The Fund will not use derivative instruments, including options, swaps, forwards and futures contracts, both listed and OTC. (7) The Fund’s net assets that are invested in exchange-traded equities, including ETPs and common stock, will be invested in instruments that trade in markets that are members of ISG or are parties to a comprehensive surveillance sharing agreement with the Exchange. (8) The Fund may hold up to an aggregate amount of 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities and other illiquid assets (calculated at the time of investment). (9) A minimum of 100,000 Shares will be outstanding at the commencement of trading on the Exchange. This approval order is based on all of the Exchange’s representations, including those set forth above and in the Notice. For the foregoing reasons, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act 31 and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange. IV. Conclusion It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act,32 that the proposed rule change (SR– NASDAQ–2015–023), as modified by Amendment No. 1, is hereby approved. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.33 Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–12835 Filed 5–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–75032; File No. SR– NYSEArca–2015–17] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Modify the Appointment Process Utilized by the Exchange (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to modify the Market Maker appointment and withdrawal process used by the Exchange. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on April 8, 2015.3 The Commission received no comment letters on the proposed rule change. Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 4 provides that within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 45th day for this filing is May 23, 2015. The Commission is extending this 45-day time period. The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change. The proposed rule change, if approved, would modify the Market Maker appointment and withdrawal process used by the Exchange. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5 designates July 7, 2015, as the date by which the Commission should either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No. SR–NYSEArca–2015–17). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–12836 Filed 5–27–15; 8:45 am] asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Release No. 34–75024; File No. SR–BX– 2015–029] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Regarding Penny Pilot Options Fees and Rebates May 21, 2015. 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 May 11, 2015, NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. (‘‘BX’’ 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 proposes to amend Chapter XV, entitled ‘‘Options Pricing’’ and Section 2, entitled ‘‘Options Market—Fees and Rebates’’. Specifically, the Exchange proposes to: (1) Decrease the Fee to Add Liquidity in Penny Pilot Options; 3 (2) decrease the Rebate to Remove Liquidity in Penny Pilot Options; and (3) delete the Monthly Volume Tiers that apply to Lead Market Makers. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at https:// nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, 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 1 15 31 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 33 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 32 15 VerDate Sep<11>2014 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for BILLING CODE 8011–01–P May 21, 2015. On March 20, 2015, NYSE Arca, Inc., (‘‘NYSE Arca’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 18:18 May 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Penny Pilot Options are options that quote and trade pursuant to the Penny Pilot, an industry-wide program. The Penny Pilot was established on the Exchange in June 2012 and last extended in December 2014. See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 67256 (June 26, 2012), 77 FR 39277 (July 2, 2012) (SR–BX–2012–030) (order approving BX option rules and establishing Penny Pilot); and 73689 (November 25, 2014), 79 FR 71488 (December 2, 2014) (SR–BX–2014–057) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness extending the Penny Pilot through June 30, 2015). 2 17 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74635 (April 2, 2015), 80 FR 18909. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 Id. 6 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 30511 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 102 (Thursday, May 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[Release No. 34-75032; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2015-17]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of 
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule 
Change To Modify the Appointment Process Utilized by the Exchange

May 21, 2015.
    On March 20, 2015, NYSE Arca, Inc., (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') 
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission''), 
pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to 
modify the Market Maker appointment and withdrawal process used by the 
Exchange. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the 
Federal Register on April 8, 2015.\3\ The Commission received no 
comment letters on the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74635 (April 2, 
2015), 80 FR 18909.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \4\ provides that within 45 days of the 
publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or 
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate 
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its 
reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization 
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, 
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to 
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The 
45th day for this filing is May 23, 2015. The Commission is extending 
this 45-day time period.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period 
within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has 
sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change. The proposed 
rule change, if approved, would modify the Market Maker appointment and 
withdrawal process used by the Exchange.
    Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 
Act,\5\ designates July 7, 2015, as the date by which the Commission 
should either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to 
determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No. SR-
NYSEArca-2015-17).
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    \5\ Id.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\6\
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    \6\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(31).
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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