Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Amendment to the Plan To Implement a Tick Size Pilot Program To Add the Investors Exchange LLC as a Participant, 60399-60400 [2016-21023]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 170 / Thursday, September 1, 2016 / Notices be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the IEX. 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 4–518 and should be submitted on or before September 22, 2016. By the Commission. Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–21025 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–78702; File No. 4–657] Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Amendment to the Plan To Implement a Tick Size Pilot Program To Add the Investors Exchange LLC as a Participant August 26, 2016. Pursuant to Section 11A(a)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) 1 and Rule 608 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on August 5, 2016 Investors Exchange LLC (‘‘IEX’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) 3 an amendment to the Plan to Implement a Tick Size Pilot Program (‘‘Plan’’).4 The amendment adds IEX as a Participant 5 to the Plan. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the amendment from interested persons. I. Description and Purpose of the Plan Amendment As noted above, the sole proposed amendment to the Plan is to add the 1 15 U.S.C. 78k–1(a)(3). CFR 242.608. 3 See Letter from Claudia Crowley, Chief Regulatory Officer, Investors Exchange LLC, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, dated August 5, 2016. 4 On May 6, 2015, the Commission issued an order approving the Plan, as modified by the Commission, to be implemented within one year after the date of publication of the Order for a twoyear Pilot Period (the ‘‘Approval Order’’). See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74892 (May 6, 2015), 80 FR 27513 (May 13, 2015). Thereafter, in November 2015, the Commission issued an order granting the Participants an exemption from implementing the Plan until October 3, 2016. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 76382 (November 6, 2015), 80 FR 70284 (November 13, 2015). 5 The term ‘‘Participant’’ is defined as a party to the Plan. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Aug 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 Exchange as a Participant. On June 17, 2016, the Commission issued an order granting IEX’s application for registration as a national securities exchange.6 A condition of the Commission’s approval was the requirement for IEX to join the Plan. Under Section II(C) of the Plan, any entity registered as a national securities exchange or national securities association under the Exchange Act may become a Participant by: (1) Executing a copy of the Plan, as then in effect; (2) providing each then-current Participant with a copy of such executed Plan; and (3) effecting an amendment to the Plan as specified in Section III(B) of the Plan. Section III(B) of the Plan sets forth the process for a prospective new Participant to effect an amendment of the Plan. Specifically, the Plan provides that such an amendment to the Plan may be effected by the new national securities exchange or national securities association by executing a copy of the Plan as then in effect (with the only change being the addition of the new Participant’s name in Section II(A) of the Plan); and submitting such executed Plan to the Commission. The amendment will be effective when it is approved by the Commission in accordance with Rule 608 of Regulation NMS, or otherwise becomes effective pursuant to Rule 608 of Regulation NMS. IEX has executed a copy of the Plan currently in effect, with the only change being the addition of its name in Section II(A) of the Plan, and has provided a copy of the Plan executed by IEX to each of the other Participants. IEX has also submitted the executed Plan to the Commission. Accordingly, all of the Plan requirements for effecting an amendment to the Plan to add IEX as a Participant have been satisfied. II. Effectiveness of the Proposed Plan Amendment The foregoing Plan amendment has become effective pursuant to Rule 608(b)(3)(iii) of the Exchange Act 7 because it involves solely technical or ministerial matters. At any time within sixty days of the filing of this amendment, the Commission may summarily abrogate the amendment and require that it be refiled pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 608,8 if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or the maintenance of fair and 6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78101 (June 17, 2016), 81 FR 41141 (June 23, 2016). 7 17 CFR 242.608(b)(3)(iii). 8 17 CFR 242.608(a)(1). PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60399 orderly markets, to remove impediments to, and perfect the mechanisms of, a national market system or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Exchange Act. III. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the amendment is consistent with the Exchange 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 4– 657 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 4–657.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 plan amendment that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the amendment 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 IEX. 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 4–657 and should be submitted on or before September 22, 2016. E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1 60400 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 170 / Thursday, September 1, 2016 / Notices By the Commission. Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–21023 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9692] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical Clearance Update Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to October 31, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2016–0057’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: GrewJF@state.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Department of State, Bureau of Medical Services—Medical Clearances, SA–15 Room 400, 1800 North Kent St., Rosslyn, VA 22209. • Fax: 703–875–5412. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Joan F. Grew, who may be reached on 703–875–5412 or at GrewJF@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Medical Clearance Update. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0131. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Aug 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Medical Services (MED). • Form Number: DS–3057. • Respondents: Foreign service officers, federal employees, or family members. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,280. • Estimated Number of Responses: 16,280. • Average Time per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,140 hours. • Frequency: As needed. • Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of proposed collection: Form DS–3057 is designed to collect medical information to provide medical providers with current and adequate information to base decisions on whether a federal employee and family members will have sufficient medical resources at a diplomatic mission abroad to maintain the health and fitness of the individual and family members. Methodology: The information collected will be collected through the use of an electronic forms engine or by hand written submission using a preprinted form. Dated: August 23, 2016. Ernest E. Davis, Director of Medical Clearances, Bureau of Medical Services Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–20679 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9698] Executive Order 13224 Designation of Abdiqadir Mumin, aka Sheikh Abdikadir Mumin, aka Sheiky Abdulqadir Mumin, aka Sheikh Abdulqadir Mumin, aka Abdul Qadir Mumin, aka Sheikh Abdiqadir Mumin Yusuf, aka Sheikh Abdulkadir Mumin, aka Abdul Nadir Mumin, aka Abdul Qadr Mu’min as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by Executive Order13268 of July 2, 2002, and Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, I hereby determine that the individual known as Abdiqadir Mumin, also known as Sheikh Abdikadir Mumin, also known as Sheiky Abdulqadir Mumin, also known as Sheikh Abdulqadir Mumin, also known as Abdul Qadir Mumin, also known as Sheikh Abdiqadir Mumin Yusuf, also known as Sheikh Abdulkadir Mumin, also known as Abdul Nadir Mumin, also known as Abdul Qadr Mu’min committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive Order 13224 that prior notice to persons determined to be subject to the Order who might have a constitutional presence in the United States would render ineffectual the blocking and other measures authorized in the Order because of the ability to transfer funds instantaneously, I determine that no prior notice needs to be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because to do so would render ineffectual the measures authorized in the Order. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: August 11, 2016. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2016–21088 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P BILLING CODE 4710–36–P PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60399-60400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-78702; File No. 4-657]


Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness 
of Amendment to the Plan To Implement a Tick Size Pilot Program To Add 
the Investors Exchange LLC as a Participant

August 26, 2016.
    Pursuant to Section 11A(a)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 (``Exchange Act'') \1\ and Rule 608 thereunder,\2\ notice is 
hereby given that on August 5, 2016 Investors Exchange LLC (``IEX'' or 
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission'') \3\ an amendment to the Plan to Implement a Tick Size 
Pilot Program (``Plan'').\4\ The amendment adds IEX as a Participant 
\5\ to the Plan. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit 
comments on the amendment from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78k-1(a)(3).
    \2\ 17 CFR 242.608.
    \3\ See Letter from Claudia Crowley, Chief Regulatory Officer, 
Investors Exchange LLC, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities 
and Exchange Commission, dated August 5, 2016.
    \4\ On May 6, 2015, the Commission issued an order approving the 
Plan, as modified by the Commission, to be implemented within one 
year after the date of publication of the Order for a two-year Pilot 
Period (the ``Approval Order''). See Securities Exchange Act Release 
No. 74892 (May 6, 2015), 80 FR 27513 (May 13, 2015). Thereafter, in 
November 2015, the Commission issued an order granting the 
Participants an exemption from implementing the Plan until October 
3, 2016. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 76382 (November 6, 
2015), 80 FR 70284 (November 13, 2015).
    \5\ The term ``Participant'' is defined as a party to the Plan.
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I. Description and Purpose of the Plan Amendment

    As noted above, the sole proposed amendment to the Plan is to add 
the Exchange as a Participant. On June 17, 2016, the Commission issued 
an order granting IEX's application for registration as a national 
securities exchange.\6\ A condition of the Commission's approval was 
the requirement for IEX to join the Plan.
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    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78101 (June 17, 
2016), 81 FR 41141 (June 23, 2016).
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    Under Section II(C) of the Plan, any entity registered as a 
national securities exchange or national securities association under 
the Exchange Act may become a Participant by: (1) Executing a copy of 
the Plan, as then in effect; (2) providing each then-current 
Participant with a copy of such executed Plan; and (3) effecting an 
amendment to the Plan as specified in Section III(B) of the Plan. 
Section III(B) of the Plan sets forth the process for a prospective new 
Participant to effect an amendment of the Plan. Specifically, the Plan 
provides that such an amendment to the Plan may be effected by the new 
national securities exchange or national securities association by 
executing a copy of the Plan as then in effect (with the only change 
being the addition of the new Participant's name in Section II(A) of 
the Plan); and submitting such executed Plan to the Commission. The 
amendment will be effective when it is approved by the Commission in 
accordance with Rule 608 of Regulation NMS, or otherwise becomes 
effective pursuant to Rule 608 of Regulation NMS.
    IEX has executed a copy of the Plan currently in effect, with the 
only change being the addition of its name in Section II(A) of the 
Plan, and has provided a copy of the Plan executed by IEX to each of 
the other Participants. IEX has also submitted the executed Plan to the 
Commission. Accordingly, all of the Plan requirements for effecting an 
amendment to the Plan to add IEX as a Participant have been satisfied.

II. Effectiveness of the Proposed Plan Amendment

    The foregoing Plan amendment has become effective pursuant to Rule 
608(b)(3)(iii) of the Exchange Act \7\ because it involves solely 
technical or ministerial matters. At any time within sixty days of the 
filing of this amendment, the Commission may summarily abrogate the 
amendment and require that it be refiled pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) 
of Rule 608,\8\ if it appears to the Commission that such action is 
necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of 
investors, or the maintenance of fair and orderly markets, to remove 
impediments to, and perfect the mechanisms of, a national market system 
or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Exchange Act.
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    \7\ 17 CFR 242.608(b)(3)(iii).
    \8\ 17 CFR 242.608(a)(1).
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III. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and 
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the amendment is 
consistent with the Exchange 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 4-657 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 4-657.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 plan amendment that are filed 
with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the 
amendment 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 IEX. 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 4-657 and should be submitted on or before 
September 22, 2016.


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    By the Commission.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-21023 Filed 8-31-16; 8:45 am]
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