Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Withdrawal of an Advance Notice Related to the Adoption of an Options Exchange Risk Control Standards Policy, 61260 [2016-21249]

Download as PDF 61260 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 6, 2016 / Notices gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on August 30, 2016, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 34 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2016–187, CP2016–268. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2016–21265 Filed 9–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P POSTAL SERVICE Product Change—Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement Postal ServiceTM. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule’s Competitive Products List. DATES: Effective date: September 6, 2016. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179. The United States Postal Service® hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), on August 30, 2016, it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission a Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Express & Priority Mail Contract 33 to Competitive Product List. Documents are available at www.prc.gov, Docket Nos. MC2016–186, CP2016–267. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2016–21266 Filed 9–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES [Release No. 34–78718; File No. SR–OCC– 2016–801] Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Withdrawal of an Advance Notice Related to the Adoption of an Options Exchange Risk Control Standards Policy August 30, 2016. On March 4, 2016, The Options Clearing Corporation (‘‘OCC’’) filed with 17:04 Sep 02, 2016 Jkt 238001 By the Commission. Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–21249 Filed 9–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–78728; File No. SR– NYSEArca–2016–63] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Instituting Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Listing and Trading of Shares of BlackRock Government Collateral Pledge Unit Under NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.600 August 30, 2016. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION VerDate Sep<11>2014 the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to section 806(e)(1) of the Payment, Clearing, and Settlement Supervision Act of 2010 (‘‘Clearing Supervision Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4(n)(1)(i) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,2 an advance notice proposing to adopt a new Options Exchange Risk Control Standards Policy and revise its Schedule of Fees to impose on clearing members a fee of two cents per cleared options contract (per side) executed on an options exchange that did not demonstrate sufficient risk controls designed to meet the proposed set of principles-based risk control standards. On April 14, 2016, the Commission requested additional information from OCC pursuant to section 806(e)(1)(D) of the Clearing Supervision Act.3 Notice of the advance notice was published in the Federal Register on April 21, 2016.4 The Commission received one comment letter in response to the advance notice.5 On July 14, 2016, OCC filed a withdrawal of its advance notice (SR– OCC–2016–801) from consideration by the Commission. The Commission is hereby publishing notice of the withdrawal. I. Introduction On May 19, 2016, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to section 1 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1). CFR 240.19b–4(n)(1)(i). 3 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1)(D). OCC did not submit a response to the Commission’s request for additional information. 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 77628 (April 15, 2016), 81 FR 23536 (April 21, 2016). 5 See Letter from OCC, dated June 13, 2016, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission. 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the BlackRock Government Collateral Pledge Unit. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on June 2, 2016.3 On July 14, 2016, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act,4 the Commission designated a longer period within which to approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change.5 The Commission has received no comments on the proposed rule change. This order institutes proceedings under section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act 6 to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change. II. Exchange’s Description of the Proposal The Exchange proposes to list and trade shares (‘‘Shares’’) of the BlackRock Government Collateral Pledge Unit (‘‘Fund’’) under NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.600, which governs the listing and trading of Managed Fund Shares. The Fund is a series of the BlackRock Collateral Trust (‘‘Trust’’), a Delaware statutory trust.7 BlackRock Fund Advisors is the investment advisor for the Fund (‘‘Adviser’’). State Street Bank and Trust Company is the administrator, custodian, and transfer agent for the Fund. BlackRock Investments, LLC will be the Fund’s distributor. The Exchange represents that the Adviser is not registered as a broker-dealer, but is affiliated with two broker-dealers. According to the Exchange, the Adviser has implemented and will maintain a fire wall with respect to its affiliated 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 77941 (May 27, 2016), 81 FR 35425 (‘‘Notice’’). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78328, 81 FR 47222 (July 20, 2016). The Commission designated August 31, 2016 as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change. 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 7 The Exchange represents that the Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘‘1940 Act’’). According to the Exchange, on April 7, 2016, the Trust filed with the Commission its registration statement on Form N–1A under the Securities Act of 1933 (‘‘Securities Act’’) and the 1940 Act relating to the Fund (File Nos. 333– 210648 and 811–23154) (‘‘Registration Statement’’). The Exchange also states that the Trust and the Adviser (as defined herein) have obtained certain exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. See Investment Company Act Release No. 29571 (January 24, 2011) (File No. 812–13601) (‘‘Exemptive Order’’). The Exchange represents that the Fund will be offered in reliance upon the Exemptive Order. 2 17 E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 61260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-78718; File No. SR-OCC-2016-801]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; 
Notice of Withdrawal of an Advance Notice Related to the Adoption of an 
Options Exchange Risk Control Standards Policy

August 30, 2016.
    On March 4, 2016, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant 
to section 806(e)(1) of the Payment, Clearing, and Settlement 
Supervision Act of 2010 (``Clearing Supervision Act'') \1\ and Rule 
19b-4(n)(1)(i) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,\2\ an advance 
notice proposing to adopt a new Options Exchange Risk Control Standards 
Policy and revise its Schedule of Fees to impose on clearing members a 
fee of two cents per cleared options contract (per side) executed on an 
options exchange that did not demonstrate sufficient risk controls 
designed to meet the proposed set of principles-based risk control 
standards. On April 14, 2016, the Commission requested additional 
information from OCC pursuant to section 806(e)(1)(D) of the Clearing 
Supervision Act.\3\ Notice of the advance notice was published in the 
Federal Register on April 21, 2016.\4\ The Commission received one 
comment letter in response to the advance notice.\5\
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    \1\ 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(n)(1)(i).
    \3\ 12 U.S.C. 5465(e)(1)(D). OCC did not submit a response to 
the Commission's request for additional information.
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 77628 (April 15, 
2016), 81 FR 23536 (April 21, 2016).
    \5\ See Letter from OCC, dated June 13, 2016, to Brent J. 
Fields, Secretary, Commission.
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    On July 14, 2016, OCC filed a withdrawal of its advance notice (SR-
OCC-2016-801) from consideration by the Commission. The Commission is 
hereby publishing notice of the withdrawal.

    By the Commission.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-21249 Filed 9-2-16; 8:45 am]
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