Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend Single Name Backloading Incentive Program, 18662-18664 [2016-07195]

Download as PDF 18662 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2016 / Notices ICE Clear Europe’s view, the amendments will promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of equity futures and option transactions, and are thus consistent with the requirements of Section 17A of the Act and the regulations thereunder. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition ICE Clear Europe does not believe the proposed changes to the rules would have any impact, or impose any burden, on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purpose of the Act. ICE Clear Europe is adopting the amendments to [sic] the Delivery Procedures and Clearing Procedures in order to clarify certain aspects of the exercise and settlement of equity futures and options currently cleared by ICE Clear Europe. ICE Clear Europe does not believe the adoption of related Delivery Procedures and Clearing Procedures amendments would materially affect the cost of clearing these products, adversely affect access to clearing in these products for Clearing Members or their customers, or otherwise adversely affect competition in clearing services. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others Written comments relating to the proposed changes to the rules have not been solicited or received. ICE Clear Europe will notify the Commission of any written comments received by ICE Clear Europe. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing rule change has become effective upon filing pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) 8 of the Act and Rule 19b– 4(f)(4)(ii) 9 thereunder because it effects a change in an existing service of a registered clearing agency that primarily affects the clearing operations of the clearing agency with respect to products that are not securities, including futures that are not security futures, swaps that are not security-based swaps or mixed swaps, and forwards that are not security forwards, and does not significantly affect any securities clearing operations of the clearing agency or any rights or obligations of the clearing agency with respect to securities clearing or persons using such securities-clearing service. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the 8 15 9 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(4)(ii). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 30, 2016 Jkt 238001 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: you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–ICEEU–2016–005 and should be submitted on or before April 21, 2016. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–07194 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 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– ICEEU–2016–005 on the subject line. [Release No. 34–77446; File No. SR–ICC– 2016–004] 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–ICEEU–2016–005. 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 filings will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of ICE Clear Europe and on ICE Clear Europe’s Web site at https:// www.theice.com/clear-europe/ regulation#rule-filings. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that March 25, 2016. PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend Single Name Backloading Incentive Program 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 March 21, 2016, ICE Clear Credit LLC (‘‘ICC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared primarily by ICC. ICC filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 4 thereunder, so that the proposal was effective upon filing with the Commission. 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 purpose of the proposed rule change is to extend ICC’s single name backloading incentive program for client account clearing of single name credit default swap (‘‘CDS’’) contracts. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, ICC included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed 10 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 1 15 E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2016 / Notices rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. ICC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of these statements. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change The proposed changes are intended to extend a single name backloading incentive program for client account clearing of single name CDS contracts.5 The changes are designed to incentivize market participants to submit additional transactions to ICC for clearing. Under the program, clients receive a 50% discount on ICC clearing fees for backloaded single name CDS contracts. The discount is paid back as a rebate directly to the client or through the client’s Clearing Participant. ICC plans to extend the existing backloading program, set to expire March 18, 2016, until September 30, 2016. As a result of the extended program, contracts must have an execution date prior to September 1, 2016 to be eligible for the rebate program. This date was chosen to incentivize clients to backload positions which were established after the original program start date. ICC is extending the program to allow market participants the opportunity to backload new single name CDS contracts that ICC has launched since the last program extension date. Additionally, the program extension allows market participants time to prepare and adapt to industry changes regarding the reduction of frequency for which single name CDS contracts roll to the new onthe-run contract. ICC believes the proposed rule changes are consistent with the requirements of the Act including Section 17A of the Act.6 More specifically, the proposed rule changes establish or change a member due, fee or other charge imposed by ICC under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) 7 of the Act and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 8 thereunder. ICC believes the proposed rule changes are consistent with the requirements of the 5 On July 30, 2015, ICE Clear Credit initially filed the proposed rule changes to implement a single name backloading incentive program for client account clearing of single name CDS contracts. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–75656 (August 10, 2015), 80 FR 48938 (August 14, 2015) (SR–ICC–2015–014). ICE Clear Credit filed to extend this program on December 14, 2015. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–76786 (December 29, 2015), 81 FR 286 (January 5, 2016) (SR–ICC–2015–019). 6 15 U.S.C. 78q–1. 7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 8 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 30, 2016 Jkt 238001 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to ICC, in particular, to Section 17A(b)(3)(D),9 because the proposed fee changes apply equally to all market participants clearing backloaded single name CDS contracts in client accounts and therefore the proposed changes provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among its participants. As such, the proposed changes are appropriately filed pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) 10 of the Act and paragraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b–4 thereunder. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition ICC does not believe the proposed rule change would have any impact, or impose any burden, on competition. The proposed changes modify pricing for client account clearing of single name CDS contracts. There is no limit to the number of client participants that may participate in the backloading incentive program; it will be open to all clients and rebates will be applied to all transaction fees for client accounts clearing eligible single name CDS contracts. As such, the proposed changes apply consistently across all eligible market participants and the implementation of such changes does not preclude the implementation of similar incentive programs by other market participants. Therefore, ICC does not believe the changes impose any burden on competition that is inappropriate 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 Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not been solicited or received. ICC will notify the Commission of any written comments received by ICC. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing rule change has become effective upon filing pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) 11 of the Act and Rule 19b– 4(f)(2) 12 thereunder because the extension of the single name backloading incentive program for client account clearing of single name CDS contracts results in changes which establish or change a due, fee, or other 9 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(D). U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 11 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 12 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 10 15 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18663 charge applicable ICC’s participants. 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 Number SR– ICC–2016–004 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–ICC–2016–004. 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 ICE Clear Credit and on ICE Clear Credit’s Web site at https:// www.theice.com/clear-credit/regulation. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 18664 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 62 / Thursday, March 31, 2016 / Notices should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–ICC–2016–004 and should be submitted on or before April 21, 2016. 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 aspects of such statements. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.13 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change [FR Doc. 2016–07195 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–77443; File No. SR–Phlx– 2016–37] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Delete Rule 756 March 25, 2016. 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 March 18, 2016, NASDAQ PHLX LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or ‘‘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 Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to delete Rule 756 from the Phlx rules. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at https:// nasdaqomxphlx.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 In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange 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 these CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 1. Purpose The purpose of this proposed rule change is to delete Rule 756, which deals with accounts of general partners. As discussed below, the Exchange has determined that these rules are anachronistic and no longer serve a purpose. Consequently, the Exchange is proposing to eliminate the rules from the rulebook to avoid any confusion that may be caused by retaining them. Rule 756 Rule 756 concerns the accounts of general partners. The rule requires that no member organization that is a partnership shall carry an account for a general partner of another member organization that is a partnership without the prior written consent of another general partner of such other organization. It also requires that duplicate reports and monthly statements shall be sent to a general partner of the organization (other than the partner for whom the account is carried) designated in such consent. Further, the rule requires that all clearance transactions for a general partner of another member organization that is a partnership shall be reported by the clearing firm to a general partner of such other organization who has no interest in such transactions. The Exchange believes that the rule is no longer relevant. The rule was adopted at a time when the Exchange had a general partner membership classification. That classification is no longer in existence. Accordingly, the Exchange does not believe the rule serves a regulatory purpose and it is accordingly proposing to delete the rule. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,3 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,4 in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating 13 17 1 15 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 30, 2016 3 15 4 15 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78f(b). U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 transactions in securities, 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 Exchange believes the proposed changes are consistent with just and equitable principles of trade because they delete outdated and potentially confusing rules. The rule that the Exchange proposes to delete is anachronistic and does not have application to the Exchange’s current function. Thus, removing it from the rules promotes clarity and eliminates potential confusion caused by allowing it to remain. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Rather it is designed to promote competition among exchanges by removing archaic rules in comparison to the rules of other exchanges. Last, the proposed changes promote clarity in the application of the Exchange’s rules by eliminating unneeded rules. 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 Because the foregoing 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 for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 5 and Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) thereunder.6 A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b–4(f)(6) normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date of its filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii), the Commission may designate a shorter 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 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. In the instant filing, the Commission waives this requirement. 6 17 E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 62 (Thursday, March 31, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18662-18664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-77446; File No. SR-ICC-2016-004]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of 
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend 
Single Name Backloading Incentive Program

March 25, 2016.
    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 March 21, 2016, ICE Clear Credit LLC (``ICC'') filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule 
change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have 
been prepared primarily by ICC. ICC filed the proposed rule change 
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \4\ 
thereunder, so that the proposal was effective upon filing with the 
Commission. 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance 
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to extend ICC's single 
name backloading incentive program for client account clearing of 
single name credit default swap (``CDS'') contracts.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and 
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, ICC included statements 
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and 
discussed any comments it received on the proposed

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rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places 
specified in Item IV below. ICC has prepared summaries, set forth in 
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of these 
statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and 
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed changes are intended to extend a single name 
backloading incentive program for client account clearing of single 
name CDS contracts.\5\ The changes are designed to incentivize market 
participants to submit additional transactions to ICC for clearing. 
Under the program, clients receive a 50% discount on ICC clearing fees 
for backloaded single name CDS contracts. The discount is paid back as 
a rebate directly to the client or through the client's Clearing 
Participant. ICC plans to extend the existing backloading program, set 
to expire March 18, 2016, until September 30, 2016. As a result of the 
extended program, contracts must have an execution date prior to 
September 1, 2016 to be eligible for the rebate program. This date was 
chosen to incentivize clients to backload positions which were 
established after the original program start date. ICC is extending the 
program to allow market participants the opportunity to backload new 
single name CDS contracts that ICC has launched since the last program 
extension date. Additionally, the program extension allows market 
participants time to prepare and adapt to industry changes regarding 
the reduction of frequency for which single name CDS contracts roll to 
the new on-the-run contract.
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    \5\ On July 30, 2015, ICE Clear Credit initially filed the 
proposed rule changes to implement a single name backloading 
incentive program for client account clearing of single name CDS 
contracts. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-75656 (August 
10, 2015), 80 FR 48938 (August 14, 2015) (SR-ICC-2015-014). ICE 
Clear Credit filed to extend this program on December 14, 2015. See 
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-76786 (December 29, 2015), 81 
FR 286 (January 5, 2016) (SR-ICC-2015-019).
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    ICC believes the proposed rule changes are consistent with the 
requirements of the Act including Section 17A of the Act.\6\ More 
specifically, the proposed rule changes establish or change a member 
due, fee or other charge imposed by ICC under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) 
\7\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \8\ thereunder. ICC believes the 
proposed rule changes are consistent with the requirements of the Act 
and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to ICC, in 
particular, to Section 17A(b)(3)(D),\9\ because the proposed fee 
changes apply equally to all market participants clearing backloaded 
single name CDS contracts in client accounts and therefore the proposed 
changes provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees 
and other charges among its participants. As such, the proposed changes 
are appropriately filed pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) \10\ of the Act 
and paragraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(D).
    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    ICC does not believe the proposed rule change would have any 
impact, or impose any burden, on competition. The proposed changes 
modify pricing for client account clearing of single name CDS 
contracts. There is no limit to the number of client participants that 
may participate in the backloading incentive program; it will be open 
to all clients and rebates will be applied to all transaction fees for 
client accounts clearing eligible single name CDS contracts. As such, 
the proposed changes apply consistently across all eligible market 
participants and the implementation of such changes does not preclude 
the implementation of similar incentive programs by other market 
participants. Therefore, ICC does not believe the changes impose any 
burden on competition that is inappropriate 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

    Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not been 
solicited or received. ICC will notify the Commission of any written 
comments received by ICC.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for 
Commission Action

    The foregoing rule change has become effective upon filing pursuant 
to Section 19(b)(3)(A) \11\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \12\ 
thereunder because the extension of the single name backloading 
incentive program for client account clearing of single name CDS 
contracts results in changes which establish or change a due, fee, or 
other charge applicable ICC's participants. 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.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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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-ICC-2016-004 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities 
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ICC-2016-004. 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 ICE Clear Credit 
and on ICE Clear Credit's Web site at https://www.theice.com/clear-credit/regulation.
    All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission 
does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You

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should submit only information that you wish to make available 
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ICC-2016-004 
and should be submitted on or before April 21, 2016.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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    \13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-07195 Filed 3-30-16; 8:45 am]
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