Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendments No. 1 and 2 Thereto, Relating to Amendments to NYSE MKT Rules 1600 et seq. and the Listing Rules Applicable to the Shares of the Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund and the Nuveen Long/Short Commodity Total Return Fund, 90402-90403 [2016-29940]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 90402 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 240 / Wednesday, December 14, 2016 / Notices accounting expenses, any applicable brokerage expenses and other fees and expenses. No fees or charges will be assessed to the affected Contract owners to effect the Substitutions. The proposed Substitutions will not cause the Contract fees and charges currently being paid by Contract owners to be greater after the proposed Substitution than before the proposed Substitution. 5. The Substitutions will be effected at the relative net asset values of the respective shares of the Replacement Portfolios in conformity with Section 22(c) of the 1940 Act and Rule 22c–1 thereunder without the imposition of any transfer or similar charges by the Section 26 Applicants. The Substitutions will be effected without change in the amount or value of any Contracts held by affected Contract owners. 6. The Substitutions will in no way alter the tax treatment of affected Contract owners in connection with their Contracts, and no tax liability will arise for Contract owners as a result of the Substitutions. 7. The obligations of the Section 26 Applicants, and the rights of the affected Contract owners, under the Contracts of affected Contract owners will not be altered in any way. 8. Affected Contract owners will be permitted to transfer Contract value from the subaccount investing in the Existing Portfolio (before Substitution Date) or the Replacement Portfolio (after the Substitution Date) to any other available investment option under the Contract without charge for a period beginning at least 30 days before the Substitution Date through at least 30 days following the Substitution Date. Contract owners with guaranteed living and/or death benefit riders, as applicable, may transfer Contract value from the subaccounts investing in the Existing Portfolios (before the Substitutions) or the Replacement Portfolios (after the Substitutions) to any other available investment option available under their respective riders without charge and without imposing any transfer limitations. Except as described in any market timing/shortterm trading provisions of the relevant prospectus, the Section 26 Applicants will not exercise any rights reserved under the Contracts to impose restrictions on transfers between the subaccounts under the Contracts, including limitations on the future number of transfers, for a period beginning at least 30 days before the Substitution Date through at least 30 days following the Substitution Date. 9. All affected Contract owners will be notified, at least 30 days before the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Dec 13, 2016 Jkt 241001 Substitution Date about: (a) The intended Substitution of Existing Portfolios with the Replacement Portfolios; (b) the intended Substitution Date; and (c) information with respect to transfers as set forth in Condition 8 above. In addition, the Section 26 Applicants will also deliver to affected Contract owners, at least thirty (30) days before the Substitution Date, a prospectus for each applicable Replacement Portfolio. 10. The Section 26 Applicants will deliver to each affected Contract owner within five (5) business days of the Substitution Date a written confirmation which will include: (a) A confirmation that the Substitutions were carried out as previously notified; (b) a restatement of the information set forth in the PreSubstitution Notice; and (c) values of the Contract owner’s positions in the Existing Portfolio before the Substitution and the Replacement Portfolio after the Substitution. 11. For a period of two years following the Substitution Date, for those Contracts with assets allocated to the Existing Portfolio on the Substitution Date, the Hartford Insurance Companies will reimburse, on the last business day of each fiscal quarter, the Contract owners whose subaccounts invest in the applicable Replacement Portfolio to the extent that the Replacement Portfolio’s net annual operating expenses (taking into account fee waivers and expense reimbursements) for such period exceeds, on an annualized basis, the net annual operating expenses of the Existing Portfolio for fiscal year 2015. In addition, the Section 26 Applicants will not increase the Contract fees and charges that would otherwise be assessed under the terms of the Contracts for a period of at least two years following the Substitution Date. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority. Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–29933 Filed 12–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–79510; File No. SR– NYSEMKT–2016–58] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendments No. 1 and 2 Thereto, Relating to Amendments to NYSE MKT Rules 1600 et seq. and the Listing Rules Applicable to the Shares of the Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund and the Nuveen Long/Short Commodity Total Return Fund December 8, 2016. On May 24, 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (‘‘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 among other things, amend NYSE MKT Rules 1600 et seq. and to amend the listing rules applicable to the shares of the Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund and the Nuveen Long/Short Commodity Total Return Fund, which the Exchange currently lists and trades. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on June 13, 2016.3 On July 28, 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 On September 2, 2016, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change, which replaced and superseded the proposed rule change as originally filed.6 On September 9, 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 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78000 (June 7, 2016), 81 FR 38232. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78432, 81 FR 51248 (August 3, 2016). The Commission designated September 9, 2016, as the date by which the Commission would either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change. 6 Amendment No. 1 is available at https:// www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysemkt-201658/ nysemkt201658-2.pdf. 7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 2 17 E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 240 / Wednesday, December 14, 2016 / Notices Amendment No. 1.8 On November 10, 2016, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change, which replaced and superseded the proposed rule change as modified by Amendment No. 1 thereto its entirety.9 The Commission has received two comments on the proposal.10 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act11 provides that, after initiating disapproval proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180 days after the date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change. The Commission may extend the period for issuing an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change, however, by not more than 60 days if the Commission determines that a longer period is appropriate and publishes the reasons for such determination. December 10, 2016, and February 8, 2017, are 180 days and 240 days, respectively, from June 13, 2016, the date that the proposed rule change was published for notice and comment in the Federal Register. The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change, as modified by Amendments No. 1 and 2, thereto, and the comments received. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,12 designates February 8, 2017, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendments No. 1 and 2, thereto (File Number SR–NYSEMKT–2016–58). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.13 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–29940 Filed 12–13–16; 8:45 am] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78804 (September 9, 2016), 81 FR 63543 (September 15, 2016) (‘‘Order Instituting Proceedings’’). 9 Amendment No. 2 is available at https:// www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysemkt-2016-58/ nysemkt201658-4.pdf. 10 See letter dated July 4, 2016, to Division of Trading and Markets, Commission (‘‘Anonymous Letter’’); and letter from Michael Szkodzinski, Associate General Counsel, Weiss Asset Management LP, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission, dated October 6, 2016. The comments regarding the proposed rule change are available at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysemkt-201658/nysemkt201658.shtml. 11 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 12 Id. 13 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Dec 13, 2016 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) [Disaster Declaration #14999 and #15000] James E. Rivera, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. Pennsylvania Disaster #PA–00077 [FR Doc. 2016–29928 Filed 12–13–16; 8:45 am] U.S. Small Business Administration. AGENCY: ACTION: BILLING CODE 8025–01–P Notice. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of PENNSYLVANIA (FEMA–4292–DR), dated 12/02/2016. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 10/20/2016 through 10/21/2016. Effective Date: 12/02/2016. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/31/2017. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 09/05/2017. SUMMARY: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. ADDRESSES: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 12/02/2016, Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services of governmental nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Primary Counties: Bradford, Centre, Lycoming, Sullivan. The Interest Rates are: BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Jkt 241001 90403 Percent For Physical Damage: Non–Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere ... Non–Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... For Economic Injury: Non–Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ..................................... 2.625 2.625 2.625 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 14999B and for economic injury is 15000B PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Data Collection Available for Public Comments 60-day notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 13, 2017. SUMMARY: Send all comments to Brenda Fernandez, Program Analyst, Office of Government Contracting, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20416. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Fernandez, Analyst, (202) 205– 7337, Brenda.Fernandez@sba.gov, or Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, (202)-205–7030, curtis.rich@sba.gov. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C Chapter 35 requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement. This form is used by SBA Government Contracting Area Office for size protest and size determinations, and program offices to assist in determining eligibility for small business programs. Title: Information for Small Business Size Determination Description of Respondents: Size Standards Determination requirements for Small Business Eligible Companies. SBA Form No: 355. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 575. Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 2,300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Curtis Rich, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 2016–29923 Filed 12–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 240 (Wednesday, December 14, 2016)]
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[Release No. 34-79510; File No. SR-NYSEMKT-2016-58]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of 
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To 
Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change, as 
Modified by Amendments No. 1 and 2 Thereto, Relating to Amendments to 
NYSE MKT Rules 1600 et seq. and the Listing Rules Applicable to the 
Shares of the Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund and the Nuveen Long/
Short Commodity Total Return Fund

December 8, 2016.
    On May 24, 2016, NYSE MKT LLC (``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 among other 
things, amend NYSE MKT Rules 1600 et seq. and to amend the listing 
rules applicable to the shares of the Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund 
and the Nuveen Long/Short Commodity Total Return Fund, which the 
Exchange currently lists and trades. The proposed rule change was 
published for comment in the Federal Register on June 13, 2016.\3\
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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. 78000 (June 7, 
2016), 81 FR 38232.
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    On July 28, 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\ On September 2, 2016, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to 
the proposed rule change, which replaced and superseded the proposed 
rule change as originally filed.\6\ On September 9, 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

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Amendment No. 1.\8\ On November 10, 2016, the Exchange filed Amendment 
No. 2 to the proposed rule change, which replaced and superseded the 
proposed rule change as modified by Amendment No. 1 thereto its 
entirety.\9\ The Commission has received two comments on the 
proposal.\10\
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78432, 81 FR 51248 
(August 3, 2016). The Commission designated September 9, 2016, as 
the date by which the Commission would either approve or disapprove, 
or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the 
proposed rule change.
    \6\ Amendment No. 1 is available at https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysemkt-201658/nysemkt201658-2.pdf.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78804 (September 9, 
2016), 81 FR 63543 (September 15, 2016) (``Order Instituting 
Proceedings'').
    \9\ Amendment No. 2 is available at https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysemkt-2016-58/nysemkt201658-4.pdf.
    \10\ See letter dated July 4, 2016, to Division of Trading and 
Markets, Commission (``Anonymous Letter''); and letter from Michael 
Szkodzinski, Associate General Counsel, Weiss Asset Management LP, 
to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission, dated October 6, 2016. 
The comments regarding the proposed rule change are available at: 
https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nysemkt-2016-58/nysemkt201658.shtml.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act\11\ provides that, after initiating 
disapproval proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving 
or disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180 days after 
the date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule 
change. The Commission may extend the period for issuing an order 
approving or disapproving the proposed rule change, however, by not 
more than 60 days if the Commission determines that a longer period is 
appropriate and publishes the reasons for such determination. December 
10, 2016, and February 8, 2017, are 180 days and 240 days, 
respectively, from June 13, 2016, the date that the proposed rule 
change was published for notice and comment in the Federal Register.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period 
within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed 
rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed 
rule change, as modified by Amendments No. 1 and 2, thereto, and the 
comments received.
    Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 
Act,\12\ designates February 8, 2017, as the date by which the 
Commission shall either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, 
as modified by Amendments No. 1 and 2, thereto (File Number SR-NYSEMKT-
2016-58).
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    \12\ Id.

    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)(57).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-29940 Filed 12-13-16; 8:45 am]
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