Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Certain Rules Relating to Flexible Exchange Options, 61725 [2016-21383]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 173 / Wednesday, September 7, 2016 / Notices 19b-4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to amend Rule 6.67(c) to change the timing for recording the name of the Clearing Member 3 in the Electronic Order Capture system (‘‘EOC’’). On March 29, 2016,4 the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission published the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, for comment in the Federal Register on April 11, 2016.5 The Commission received no comments on the proposed rule change. On May 25, 2016 the Commission extended the time period within which to approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change to July 10, 2016.6 On July 7, 2016, the Commission instituted proceedings under section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act 7 to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1.8 The Commission received no comments on the proposed rule change. On August 29, 2016, the Exchange withdrew the proposed rule change (SR–NYSEArca-2016–15). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–21382 Filed 9–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a closed meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the closed meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or her designee, has certified that, in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(7), (a)(9)(ii) and (a)(10), permit consideration of the scheduled matter at the closed meeting. Chair White, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in closed session. The subject matter of the closed meeting will be: Institution and settlement of injunctive actions; Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings; Resolution of litigation claims; and Other matters relating to enforcement proceedings. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact Brent J. Fields from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Dated: September 1, 2016. Brent J. Fields, Secretary. Sunshine Act Meeting [FR Doc. 2016–21585 Filed 9–2–16; 4:15 pm] Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 6.1(b)(3) defines ‘‘Clearing Member’’ as an Exchange OTP which has been admitted to membership in the Options Clearing Corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Rules of the Options Clearing Corporation. 4 The Commission notes that the amendment date of March 30, 2016 in the SR–NYSEArca-2016–15 Notice is incorrect and the proper date is March 29, 2016. 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34– 77516 (April 5, 2016), 81 FR 21430 (‘‘Notice’’). Amendment No.1 was included in the Notice and provided the clarification that the CMTA Information and the name of the clearing OTP Holder would be entered into the EOC ‘‘as the events occur and/or during trade reporting procedures which may occur after the representation and execution of the order.’’ 6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34– 77909, 81 FR 35079 (June 1, 2016). 7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34– 78239, 81 FR 45349 (July 13, 2016). 9 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 3 Rule VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Sep 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–78744; File No. SR– NYSEMKT–2016–48] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Certain Rules Relating to Flexible Exchange Options August 31, 2016. On July 1, 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (‘‘NYSE MKT’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘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 1 15 2 17 PO 00000 U.S.C.78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 61725 change to amend certain rules related to Flexible Exchange (‘‘FLEX’’) Options. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 21, 2016.3 On August 30, 2016, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.4 No comments have been received on the proposed rule change. Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 5 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 after publication of the notice for this proposed rule change is September 4, 2016. The Commission is extending this 45-day time period for Commission action on the proposed rule change. 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 the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,6 and for the reason noted above, designates October 19, 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 (File No. SR– NYSEMKT–2016–48). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–21383 Filed 9–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78348 (July 15, 2016), 81 FR 47469. 4 Amendment No. 1 adds detail about limitations on FLEX Binary Return Derivatives (‘‘ByRDs’’), specifies that Asian and Cliquet style settlements will be available for broad-based FLEX Index Options only, and removes an alternative exercise settlement style for FLEX Equity Options. See Amendment No. 1. 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 7 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 61725]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21383]


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[Release No. 34-78744; File No. SR-NYSEMKT-2016-48]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of 
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule 
Change To Amend Certain Rules Relating to Flexible Exchange Options

August 31, 2016.
    On July 1, 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (``NYSE MKT'' or the ``Exchange'') 
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``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 
amend certain rules related to Flexible Exchange (``FLEX'') Options. 
The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal 
Register on July 21, 2016.\3\ On August 30, 2016, the Exchange filed 
Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\4\ No comments have been 
received 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. 78348 (July 15, 
2016), 81 FR 47469.
    \4\ Amendment No. 1 adds detail about limitations on FLEX Binary 
Return Derivatives (``ByRDs''), specifies that Asian and Cliquet 
style settlements will be available for broad-based FLEX Index 
Options only, and removes an alternative exercise settlement style 
for FLEX Equity Options. See Amendment No. 1.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \5\ 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 after publication of the notice for this proposed rule change 
is September 4, 2016. The Commission is extending this 45-day time 
period for Commission action on the proposed rule change.
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    \5\ 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 the proposed rule change, as modified by 
Amendment No. 1. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 
19(b)(2) of the Act,\6\ and for the reason noted above, designates 
October 19, 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 (File No. SR-NYSEMKT-2016-48).
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \7\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(31).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-21383 Filed 9-6-16; 8:45 am]
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