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and number of extensions to the
reopening auction, as provided by the
Primary Listing Exchange; and (3)
amend the Plan to reflect name changes
of certain Participants.6
III. Discussion and Commission
Findings
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The Commission finds that the
Thirteenth Amendment is consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the
rules and regulations thereunder.
Specifically, the Commission finds that
the Thirteenth Amendment is consistent
with Section 11A of the Act 7 and Rule
608 thereunder 8 in that it is appropriate
in the public interest, for the protection
of investors and the maintenance of fair
and orderly markets, and that it removes
impediments to, and perfects the
mechanism of, a national market
system.
The Participants propose to extend
the pilot period for an additional year to
April 16, 2018. As the Participants note,
the planned implementation date for the
twelfth amendment to the Plan
(‘‘Twelfth Amendment’’) 9 and the
related Primary Listing Exchanges’
amended reopening procedures is
scheduled to be during the third quarter
of 2017, which is after the end date of
the current pilot period. In addition, the
Participants state that an extension of
the pilot period would provide
additional time for the Participants, the
Commission, and the public to consider
other potential modifications to the Plan
that are currently under consideration,
including changes to how NMS Stocks
are tiered under the Plan and the
applicable percentage parameters
associated with such tiers, whether
double-wide Price Bands at the open
and close of trading should be
eliminated, and recommendations made
by the Equity Market Structure Advisory
Committee with respect to Plan
operations.10 Finally, the Commission
understands that the Participants
continue to review and analyze the
harmonization of clearly erroneous
execution rules with the Plan, such that
these rules could not be used to break
trades occurring within Price Bands
6 Unless otherwise specified, the terms used
herein have the same meaning as set forth in the
Plan.
7 15 U.S.C. 78k–1.
8 17 CFR 242.608.
9 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 79845
(January 19, 2017), 82 FR 8551 (January 26, 2017)
(order approving the Twelfth Amendment).
10 See U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee,
Recommendations for Rulemaking on Issues of
Market Quality, dated November 29, 2016, available
at https://www.sec.gov/spotlight/emsac/emsacrecommendations-rulemaking-market-quality.pdf.
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absent a legitimate technical failure at a
Self-Regulatory Organization.11
The Commission believes that a oneyear extension of the Plan will allow the
Participants to implement and assess
the changes the Plan under the Twelfth
Amendment. In addition, the extension
of the pilot period will provide
Participants with additional time to
continue their examination and analysis
of the matters described above.
Accordingly, the Commission believes
that it is appropriate in the public
interest, for the protection of investors
and the maintenance of a fair and
orderly market to approve the
amendment to extend the pilot period
until April 16, 2018.
The Participants also propose to
amend Section VII(B)(1) of the Plan to
specify that the Processor would
publish certain information that the
Primary Listing Exchange would
provide to the Processor in connection
with reopening an NMS Stock after a
Trading Pause. Specifically, the
Processor will publish the auction
reference price; auction collars; and
number of extensions to the reopening
auction. This information will provide
greater transparency regarding whether
an NMS Stock will reopen at the end of
the scheduled Trading Pause, or if such
Trading Pause has been extended
beyond the five-minute period
contemplated in the Plan. The
Commission believes that it is
appropriate in the public interest, for
the protection of investors and the
maintenance of a fair and orderly
market to approve this proposed change
because it should enhance transparency
about the reopening processes during a
Trading Pause.
Finally, the Participants propose to
amend the Plan to reflect name changes
of certain Participants. The Commission
believes that it is appropriate in the
public interest, for the protection of
investors and the maintenance of a fair
and orderly market to approve this
proposed change because it ensures that
the Plan remains accurate and up-todate.
For the reasons noted above, the
Commission finds that the Thirteenth
Amendment to the Plan is consistent
with Section 11A of the Act 12 and Rule
608 thereunder.13 The Commission
reiterates its expectation that the
Participants will continue to monitor
the scope and operation of the Plan and
study the data produced, and will
11 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 77679
(April 21, 2016), 81 FR 24908, 24909 (April 27,
2016) (order approving the Tenth Amendment).
12 15 U.S.C. 78k–1.
13 17 CFR 242.608.
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propose any modifications to the Plan
that may be necessary or appropriate.14
IV. Conclusion
It is therefore ordered, pursuant to
Section 11A of the Act 15 and Rule 608
thereunder,16 that the Thirteenth
Amendment to the Plan (File No. 4–631)
be, and it hereby is, approved.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.17
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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Comments
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comments.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Small Business
Administration’s intentions to request
approval on a new and/or currently
approved information collection.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
June 19, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Send all comments
regarding whether these information
collections are necessary for the proper
performance of the function of the
agency, whether the burden estimates
are accurate, and if there are ways to
minimize the estimated burden and
enhance the quality of the collections, to
Carol Fendler, Director Licensing and
Program Standards, Office of
Investment, Small Business
Administration, 409 3rd Street, 6th
Floor, Washington, DC 20416.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carol Fendler, Director Licensing and
Program Standards, 202–205–7559
carol.fendler@sba.gov; Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst, 202–205–7030;
curtis.rich@sba.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: ‘‘SBIC Financial Reports’’
Abstract: To obtain the information
needed to carry out its oversight
responsibilities under the Small
Business Investment Act, the Small
Business Administration (SBA) requires
Small Business Investment Companies
(SBICs) to submit financial statements
and supplementary information on SBA
SUMMARY:
14 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67091
(May 31, 2012), 77 FR 33498 (June 6, 2012).
15 15 U.S.C. 78k–1.
16 17 CFR 242.608.
17 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(29).
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Form 468. SBA uses this information to
monitor SBIC financial condition and
regulatory compliance, for credit
analysis when considering SBIC
leverage applications, and to evaluate
financial risk and economic impact for
individual SBICs and the program as a
whole.
Description of Respondents: Small
Business Investment Companies.
Form Number’s: 468.1, .2, .3, .4.
Annual Responses: 1,050.
Annual Burden: 26,700.
Title: ‘‘Portfolio Financing Reports’’.
Abstract: To obtain the information
needed to carry out its program
evaluation and oversight
responsibilities. SBA requires small
business investment companies (SBIC’S)
to provide information on SBA Form
1031 each time financing is extended to
a small business concern. SBA uses this
information to evaluate how SBIC’S fill
market financing gaps and contribute to
economic growth, and to monitor the
regulatory compliance of individual
SBIC’S. Individual SBICs and the
program as a whole.
Description of Respondents: Small
Business Investment Companies.
Form Number: 1031.
Annual Responses: 2,800.
Annual Burden: 560.
Curtis Rich,
Management Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9967]
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E.O. 13224 Designation of Farah
Mohamed Shirdon, aka Farah Shirdon,
aka Abu Usamah, aka Abu Usamah
Somali, aka Abu Usama al Somali, aka
Abu Usamah as-Somali, 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 Order
13268 of July 2, 2002, and Executive
Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, I
hereby determine that the individual
known as Farah Mohamed Shirdon, aka
Farah Shirdon, aka Abu Usamah, aka
Abu Usamah Somali, aka Abu Usama al
Somali, aka Abu Usamah as-Somali, has
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
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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: March 27, 2017.
Rex W. Tillerson,
Secretary of State.
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[Public Notice: 9968]
E.O. 13224 Designation of Tarek Sakr
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 Order
13268 of July 2, 2002, and Executive
Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, I
hereby determine that the individual
known as Tarek Sakr, 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: March 27, 2017.
Rex W. Tillerson,
Secretary of State.
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. FD 36110]
Texas & Eastern Railroad, LLC—
Change in Operator Exemption—Texas
State Railroad Authority
Texas & Eastern Railroad, LLC
(T&ER), a noncarrier, has filed a verified
notice of exemption under 49 CFR
1150.31 to assume operations over
approximately 27 miles of rail line (the
Line), between Rusk and Palestine, in
Anderson and Cherokee Counties, Tex.1
T&ER states that the Line is owned by
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Authority
and leased to the Texas State Railroad
Authority (TSRA). In 2012, TSRA leased
the Line to Rusk, Palestine & Pacific
Railroad, LLC. (RP&P).2 The verified
notice indicates that, as a result of this
transaction, T&ER will become a carrier
and replace RP&P as the Line’s
exclusive lessee and operator.
According to T&ER, RP&P is aware that
TSRA plans to change operators over
the Line.
The verified notice indicates that
RP&P and Union Pacific Railroad
Company (UP) have an existing
agreement that allows RP&P to operate
over approximately 1.3 miles of track
owned and operated by UP between a
point where the Line connects with UP
and UP’s yard located in Palestine, Tex.
T&ER states that it will either take
assignment of the existing interchange
agreement or enter into a new
agreement.
This transaction is related to a
concurrently filed verified notice of
exemption in David L. Durbano—
Continuance in Control Exemption—
Texas & Eastern Railroad, LLC, Docket
No. FD 36111, in which David L.
Durbano seeks to continue in control of
T&ER upon T&ER’s becoming a Class III
rail carrier.
T&ER certifies that the underlying
lease and operation agreement does not
contain any provision or agreement that
would limit future interchange with a
third-party connecting carrier. Further,
T&ER certifies that its projected annual
revenues as a result of this transaction
will not exceed those that would qualify
it as a Class III rail carrier. Under 49
CFR 1150.32(b), a change in operator
requires that notice be given to shippers.
T&ER certifies that notice of the change
of operator was served on all known
shippers on the Line on April 3, 2017.
1 According to T&ER, there are no mileposts on
the Line.
2 See Rusk, Palestine & Pac. R.R.—Operation
Exemption—Tex. State R.R. Auth., FD 35669 (STB
served Sept. 14, 2012).
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to
request approval on a new and/or currently approved information
collection.
DATES: Submit comments on or before June 19, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether these information
collections are necessary for the proper performance of the function of
the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are
ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the
collections, to Carol Fendler, Director Licensing and Program
Standards, Office of Investment, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd
Street, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Fendler, Director Licensing and
Program Standards, 202-205-7559 carol.fendler@sba.gov; Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst, 202-205-7030; curtis.rich@sba.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: ``SBIC Financial Reports''
Abstract: To obtain the information needed to carry out its
oversight responsibilities under the Small Business Investment Act, the
Small Business Administration (SBA) requires Small Business Investment
Companies (SBICs) to submit financial statements and supplementary
information on SBA
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Form 468. SBA uses this information to monitor SBIC financial condition
and regulatory compliance, for credit analysis when considering SBIC
leverage applications, and to evaluate financial risk and economic
impact for individual SBICs and the program as a whole.
Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Companies.
Form Number's: 468.1, .2, .3, .4.
Annual Responses: 1,050.
Annual Burden: 26,700.
Title: ``Portfolio Financing Reports''.
Abstract: To obtain the information needed to carry out its program
evaluation and oversight responsibilities. SBA requires small business
investment companies (SBIC'S) to provide information on SBA Form 1031
each time financing is extended to a small business concern. SBA uses
this information to evaluate how SBIC'S fill market financing gaps and
contribute to economic growth, and to monitor the regulatory compliance
of individual SBIC'S. Individual SBICs and the program as a whole.
Description of Respondents: Small Business Investment Companies.
Form Number: 1031.
Annual Responses: 2,800.
Annual Burden: 560.
Curtis Rich,
Management Analyst.
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