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the proposal will provide market
participants with additional protection
against erroneous executions. The
Exchange does not believe the proposed
rule change imposes any burden on
intramarket competition as the feature is
available to all Limit Orders and quotes
of all Participants. Nor will the proposal
impose a burden on competition among
the options exchanges, because of the
vigorous competition for order flow
among the options exchanges. The
Exchange competes with many other
options exchanges. In this highly
competitive market, market participants
can easily and readily direct order flow
to competing venues.
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 comments on the proposed
rule change.
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 17 and Rule
19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.18 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 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii)
thereunder.
A proposed rule change filed under
Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 19 normally does not
become operative prior to 30 days after
the date of the filing. However, pursuant
to Rule 19b4(f)(6)(iii),20 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 Exchange may implement the
proposed rule change without undue
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17 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). As required under Rule
19b–4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the
Commission with written notice of its intent to file
the proposed rule change, along with a brief
description and the 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.
19 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
20 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii).
18 17
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delay. In support of its request, the
Exchange states the proposed rule
change will provide additional
protections against executions that are
priced significantly away from the
market as a result of human or
operational error. The Commission
believes that waiving the 30-day
operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public
interest. Therefore, the Commission
hereby waives the operative delay and
designates the proposed rule change
operative upon filing.21
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. If the
Commission takes such action, the
Commission shall institute proceedings
to determine whether the proposed rule
should be approved or disapproved.
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–
BOX–2016–05 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
• Send paper comments in triplicate
to Secretary, Securities and Exchange
Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549–1090.
All submissions should refer to File
Number SR–BOX–2016–05. 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
21 For purposes only of waiving the operative date
of this proposal, the Commission has considered
the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency,
competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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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 Number SR–BOX–
2016–05 and should be submitted on or
before March 8, 2016.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.22
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE
MKT LLC; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change Amending Rule 990NY(8)
To Correct a Typographical Error
February 9, 2016.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3
notice is hereby given that on February
3 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (the
‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘NYSE MKT’’) filed with
the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the
proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have
been prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. The Commission is
publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change
from interested persons.
22 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.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to amend
Rule 990NY(8) to correct a
typographical error. The proposed rule
change is available on the Exchange’s
Web site at www.nyse.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
In its filing with the Commission, the
self-regulatory organization 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 the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
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The Exchange proposes to amend
Rule 990NY (Definitions Related to
Order Protection and Locked and
Crossed Markets) to correct a
typographical error. Specifically, in
Rule 990NY(8), regarding the definition
of an Intermarket Sweep Order, the
Exchange proposes to replace the
inaccurate reference to ‘‘OTP Holder’’
with ‘‘ATP Holder.’’ OTP Holder refers
to individuals on NYSE Arca, Inc. who
have been issued an Options Trading
Permit on that exchange,4 whereas ATP
Holders refer holders of Amex Trading
Permits on the Exchange.5 The
Exchange inadvertently included the
reference to OTP Holder when it
adopted the definitions for the Options
Plan for Locked/Crossed Markets.6 The
proposed rule change would clarify
Exchange rules and alleviate any
investor confusion.
4 See NYSE Arca Rule 1.1(q) (defining OTP
Holder as ‘‘a natural person in good standing who
has been issued an OTP’’).
5 See Rule 900.2NY(5) (defining ATP Holder as ‘‘a
natural person, sole proprietorship, partnership,
corporation, limited liability company or other
organization, in good standing, that has been issued
an ATP’’).
6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60526
(August 18, 2009), 74 FR 43185 (August 26, 2009)
(SR–NYSEAmex–2009–19).
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2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the
proposed change is consistent with
Section 6(b) of the Act,7 in general, and
furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5),8 in particular, in that it is
designed to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged
in regulating, clearing, settling,
processing information with respect to,
and facilitation [sic] transactions in
securities, to remove impediments to,
and perfect the mechanism of a free and
open market and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest.
Additionally, the Exchange believes the
proposed rule change is consistent with
the Section 6(b)(5) 9 requirement that
the rules of an exchange not be designed
to permit unfair discrimination between
customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
Specifically, the Exchange believes
that the proposed rule change will
remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanisms of a free and open market
by correcting an inaccurate reference
contained in Rule 990NY(8), which
would clarify Exchange rules and
alleviate any investor confusion. The
Exchange believes this additional
transparency and clarity removes a
potential impediment to, and would
contribute to perfecting, the mechanism
for a free and open market and a
national market system, and, in general,
would protect investors and the public
interest.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that
this proposed rule change would
impose any burden on competition not
necessary or appropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act. The
proposed change is not designed to
address any competitive issue but rather
to correct an inaccurate reference in
Rule 990NY(8), thereby reducing
confusion and making the Exchange’s
rules easier to understand and navigate.
The Exchange believes that the
proposed rule change will serve to
promote regulatory clarity and
consistency, thereby reducing burdens
on the marketplace and facilitating
investor protection.
7 15
8 15
U.S.C. 78f(b).
U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
9 Id.
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From
Members, Participants, or Others
No written comments were solicited
or received with respect to the proposed
rule change.
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 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 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii)
thereunder.
A proposed rule change filed under
Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 12 normally does not
become operative prior to 30 days after
the date of the filing. However, pursuant
to Rule 19b4(f)(6)(iii),13 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 Exchange may correct inaccurate
references in its rules without undue
delay. The Exchange believes that the
proposed rule change will promote
clarity in its rules and help eliminate
potential investor confusion, consistent
with the protection of investors and the
public interest. The Commission agrees
and has determined to waive the 30-day
operative date so that the proposal may
take effect upon filing.14
At any time within 60 days of the
filing of such proposed rule change, the
Commission summarily may
temporarily suspend such rule change if
10 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). As required under Rule
19b–4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the
Commission with written notice of its intent to file
the proposed rule change, along with a brief
description and the 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.
12 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
13 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii).
14 For purposes only of accelerating the operative
date of this proposal, the Commission has
considered the proposed rule’s impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15
U.S.C. 78c(f).
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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. If the
Commission takes such action, the
Commission shall institute proceedings
under Section 19(b)(2)(B) 15 of the Act to
determine whether the proposed rule
change should be approved or
disapproved.
submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make
available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR–
NYSEMKT–2016–19 and should be
submitted on or before March 8, 2016.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.16
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016–02980 Filed 2–12–16; 8:45 am]
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–
NYSEMKT–2016–19 on the subject line.
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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:
Notice Seeking Exemption Under
Section 312 of the Small Business
Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest
Paper Comments
• Send paper comments in triplicate
to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street
NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090.
All submissions should refer to File
Number SR–NYSEMKT–2016–19. 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.,
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
15 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-77085; File No. SR-NYSEMKT-2016-19]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending Rule 990NY(8)
To Correct a Typographical Error
February 9, 2016.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that on February 3 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE
MKT'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. 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 proposes to amend Rule 990NY(8) to correct a
typographical error. The proposed rule change is available on the
Exchange's Web site at www.nyse.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
In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
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 the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 990NY (Definitions Related to
Order Protection and Locked and Crossed Markets) to correct a
typographical error. Specifically, in Rule 990NY(8), regarding the
definition of an Intermarket Sweep Order, the Exchange proposes to
replace the inaccurate reference to ``OTP Holder'' with ``ATP Holder.''
OTP Holder refers to individuals on NYSE Arca, Inc. who have been
issued an Options Trading Permit on that exchange,\4\ whereas ATP
Holders refer holders of Amex Trading Permits on the Exchange.\5\ The
Exchange inadvertently included the reference to OTP Holder when it
adopted the definitions for the Options Plan for Locked/Crossed
Markets.\6\ The proposed rule change would clarify Exchange rules and
alleviate any investor confusion.
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\4\ See NYSE Arca Rule 1.1(q) (defining OTP Holder as ``a
natural person in good standing who has been issued an OTP'').
\5\ See Rule 900.2NY(5) (defining ATP Holder as ``a natural
person, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited
liability company or other organization, in good standing, that has
been issued an ATP'').
\6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60526 (August 18,
2009), 74 FR 43185 (August 26, 2009) (SR-NYSEAmex-2009-19).
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2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the proposed change is consistent with
Section 6(b) of the Act,\7\ in general, and furthers the objectives of
Section 6(b)(5),\8\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and
coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling,
processing information with respect to, and facilitation [sic]
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to, and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest. Additionally, the Exchange believes
the proposed rule change is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \9\
requirement that the rules of an exchange not be designed to permit
unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
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\7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
\9\ Id.
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Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change
will remove impediments to and perfect the mechanisms of a free and
open market by correcting an inaccurate reference contained in Rule
990NY(8), which would clarify Exchange rules and alleviate any investor
confusion. The Exchange believes this additional transparency and
clarity removes a potential impediment to, and would contribute to
perfecting, the mechanism for a free and open market and a national
market system, and, in general, would protect investors and the public
interest.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that this proposed rule change would
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed change is not
designed to address any competitive issue but rather to correct an
inaccurate reference in Rule 990NY(8), thereby reducing confusion and
making the Exchange's rules easier to understand and navigate. The
Exchange believes that the proposed rule change will serve to promote
regulatory clarity and consistency, thereby reducing burdens on the
marketplace and facilitating investor protection.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others
No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.
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 \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 and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.
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\10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written
notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a
brief description and the 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.
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A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \12\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the
filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b4(f)(6)(iii),\13\ 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 Exchange
may correct inaccurate references in its rules without undue delay. The
Exchange believes that the proposed rule change will promote clarity in
its rules and help eliminate potential investor confusion, consistent
with the protection of investors and the public interest. The
Commission agrees and has determined to waive the 30-day operative date
so that the proposal may take effect upon filing.\14\
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\12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
\13\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
\14\ For purposes only of accelerating the operative date of
this proposal, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's
impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if
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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. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \15\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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\15\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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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-NYSEMKT-2016-19 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2016-19. 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.,
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-NYSEMKT-2016-19 and should
be submitted on or before March 8, 2016.
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\16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-02980 Filed 2-12-16; 8:45 am]
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