Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting, 78867 [2016-27145]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 217 / Wednesday, November 9, 2016 / Notices 3. Docket No(s).: MC2017–14 and CP2017–30; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service to Add First-Class Package Service Contract 65 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data; Filing Acceptance Date: November 2, 2016; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq.; Public Representative: Katalin K. Clendenin; Comments Due: November 14, 2016. 4. Docket No(s).: MC2017–15 and CP2017–31; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 254 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data; Filing Acceptance Date: November 2, 2016; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq.; Public Representative: Jennaca D. Upperman; Comments Due: November 14, 2016. 5. Docket No(s).: MC2017–16 and CP2017–32; Filing Title: Request of the United States Postal Service to Add Priority Mail Contract 255 to Competitive Product List and Notice of Filing (Under Seal) of Unredacted Governors’ Decision, Contract, and Supporting Data; Filing Acceptance Date: November 2, 2016; Filing Authority: 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 39 CFR 3020.30 et seq.; Public Representative: Jennaca D. Upperman; Comments Due: November 14, 2016. This notice will be published in the Federal Register. Stacy L. Ruble, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–27011 Filed 11–8–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL SERVICE Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting TIME AND DATE: November 4, 2016 at 1 p.m. Washington, DC, via Teleconference. STATUS: Committee Votes to Close November 4, 2016, Meeting: By telephone vote on November 4, 2016, members of the Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service met and voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting held in Washington, DC, via teleconference. The Committee determined that no earlier public notice was possible. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES PLACE: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Nov 08, 2016 Jkt 241001 Matters Considered Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1 p.m. 1. Pricing. 2. Strategic Issues. General Counsel Certification: The General Counsel of the United States Postal Service has certified that the meeting was properly closed under the Government in the Sunshine Act. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Julie S. Moore, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20260–1000, telephone (202) 268–4800. Julie S. Moore, Secretary, Board of Governors. [FR Doc. 2016–27145 Filed 11–7–16; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–79234; File No. SR– BatsEDGA–2016–23] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Bats EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend EDGA Rule 2.5, Restrictions, Regarding Members and Associated Persons of Members Who Are or Become Subject to a Statutory Disqualification November 3, 2016. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on October 24, 2016, Bats EDGA Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘EDGA’’) 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 Exchange has designated this proposal as a ‘‘noncontroversial’’ proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder,4 which renders it 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 Exchange filed a proposal to amend EDGA Rules regarding Members 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii). 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78867 and associated persons of Members who are or become subject to a statutory disqualification. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange’s Web site at www.batstrading.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 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 Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend Rule 2.5 (Restrictions) to add language which provides the Exchange with the discretion to determine whether to permit a person to become a Member or an associated person of a Member or continue as a Member or in association with a Member on the Exchange. Currently, Rule 2.5 restricts any persons from becoming a Member or continuing as a Member where (1) such person is other than a natural person and is not a registered broker or dealer, (2) such person is a natural person who is not either a registered broker or dealer or associated with a registered broker or dealer, (3) such person is subject to a statutory disqualification,5 except that a person may become a Member or continue as a Member where, pursuant to Rules 19d–1, 19d–2, 19d–3 and 19h– 1 of the Act,6 the Commission has issued an order providing relief from such a disqualification and permitting such a person to become a Member, or (4) such person is not a member of another registered national securities exchange or association. The Exchange notes that the proposed rule changes below are substantially 5 The Exchange uses the definition of statutory disqualification set forth in the Act. See Exchange Rule 1.5(bb); 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(39). 6 See 17 CFR 240.19d–1, 17 CFR 240.19d–2, 17 CFR 240.19d–3, and 17 CFR 240.19h–1. E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 78867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27145]


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POSTAL SERVICE


Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors; Sunshine 
Act Meeting

TIME AND DATE:  November 4, 2016 at 1 p.m.

PLACE:  Washington, DC, via Teleconference.

STATUS:  Committee Votes to Close November 4, 2016, Meeting: By 
telephone vote on November 4, 2016, members of the Temporary Emergency 
Committee of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service 
met and voted unanimously to close to public observation its meeting 
held in Washington, DC, via teleconference. The Committee determined 
that no earlier public notice was possible.

Matters Considered

Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1 p.m.

    1. Pricing.
    2. Strategic Issues.
    General Counsel Certification: The General Counsel of the United 
States Postal Service has certified that the meeting was properly 
closed under the Government in the Sunshine Act.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Julie S. Moore, Secretary of the 
Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 
20260-1000, telephone (202) 268-4800.

Julie S. Moore,
Secretary, Board of Governors.
[FR Doc. 2016-27145 Filed 11-7-16; 11:15 am]
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