Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Rulebook and Schedule of Fees To Incorporate Certain Name Changes, 18945-18947 [2017-08165]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 77 / Monday, April 24, 2017 / Notices amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–BatsBZX– 2017–22, and should be submitted on or before May 15, 2017. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.16 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–08163 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Extension: Rule 17Ac3–1(a) and Form TA–W; SEC File No. 270–96, OMB Control No. 3235–0151] jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–2736. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the existing collection of information provided for in Rule 17Ac3–1(a) and Form TA–W, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (‘‘Exchange Act’’). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) for extension and approval. Section 17A(c)(4)(B) of the Exchange Act authorizes transfer agents registered 16 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:48 Apr 21, 2017 Jkt 241001 with an appropriate regulatory agency (‘‘ARA’’) to withdraw from registration by filing a written notice of withdrawal with the ARA and by agreeing to such terms and conditions as the ARA deems necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or in the furtherance of the purposes of Section 17A. In order to implement Section 17A(c)(4)(B) of the Exchange Act, the Commission promulgated Rule 17Ac3– 1(a) (17 CFR 240.17Ac3–1(a)) and accompanying Form TA–W (17 CFR 249b.101) on September 1, 1977. Rule 17Ac3–1(a) provides that notice of withdrawal from registration as a transfer agent with the Commission shall be filed on Form TA–W. Form TA–W requires the withdrawing transfer agent to provide the Commission with certain information, including: (1) The locations where transfer agent activities are or were performed; (2) the reasons for ceasing the performance of such activities; (3) disclosure of unsatisfied judgments or liens; and (4) information regarding successor transfer agents. The Commission uses the information disclosed on Form TA–W to determine whether the registered transfer agent applying for withdrawal from registration as a transfer agent should be allowed to deregister and, if so, whether the Commission should attach to the granting of the application any terms or conditions necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or in furtherance of the purposes of Section 17A of the Exchange Act. Without Rule 17Ac3–1(a) and Form TA–W, transfer agents registered with the Commission would not have a means to voluntarily deregister when it is necessary or appropriate to do so. On average, respondents have filed approximately 17 TA–Ws with the Commission annually from 2014 to 2017. A Form TA–W filing occurs only once, when a transfer agent is seeking to deregister. Approximately 80 percent of Form TA–Ws are completed by the transfer agent or its employees and approximately 20 percent of Form TA–Ws are completed by an outside filing agent that is hired by the registrant to prepare the form and file it electronically. In view of the readilyavailable information requested by Form TA–W, its short and simple presentation, and the Commission’s experience with the filers, we estimate that approximately 30 minutes is required to complete and file Form TA–W. For transfer agents that complete Form TA–W themselves, we estimate the internal labor cost of compliance per filing is $25 (0.5 hours × $50 average PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18945 hourly rate for clerical staff time). We estimate that outside filing agents charge $100 to complete and file at TA–W on behalf of a registrant, reflecting an external labor cost to respondents. The total annual time burden to the transfer agent industry is approximately 9 hours (17 filings × 0.5 hours). The total annual external labor cost to respondents is $340 (17 annual forms × $100 × 20%). Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information under the PRA unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Please direct your written comments to: Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi PavlikSimon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: April 18, 2017. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–08168 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–80482; File No. SR–GEMX– 2017–03] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Rulebook and Schedule of Fees To Incorporate Certain Name Changes April 18, 2017. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 18946 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 77 / Monday, April 24, 2017 / Notices ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on April 12, 2017, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC (‘‘GEMX’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. 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 proposes to amend the Rulebook and Schedule of Fees to incorporate certain names changes that became operative on April 3, 2017. Specifically, the Exchange proposes to: (i) Amend references to ISE Gemini to Nasdaq GEMX in the Schedule of Fees, which references were overlooked in a prior filing; 3 and (ii) amend the name of the ‘‘International Securities Exchange’’ and ‘‘ISE’’ to ‘‘Nasdaq ISE’’.4 The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at www.ise.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 aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1. Purpose The purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend the Schedule of Fees to correct references ‘‘ISE Gemini’’ which should have been changed to ‘‘Nasdaq GEMX’’ in a prior rule change.5 The Exchange also proposes to amend 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80248 (March 15, 2017), 82 FR 14547 (March 21, 2017) (SR–ISEGemini–2017–13). 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80325 (March 29, 2017) (SR–ISE–2017–25). 5 See note 3 above. 2 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:48 Apr 21, 2017 Jkt 241001 references to ‘‘International Securities Exchange’’ and ‘‘ISE’’ to ‘‘Nasdaq ISE’’ as these name changes became operative on April 3, 2017.6 This proposed rule change amends corporate names referred to in the GEMX rules which are already operative and currently in effect. This proposed rule change also proposes to amend references to Nasdaq ISE to make them accurate as of April 3, 2017. Finally, a non-substantive formatting rule change is proposes to the Supplementary Material to Rule 804. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act 7 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act 8 in particular, in that it is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest, by correcting references to corporate names, which are already in effect, to properly reflect the Exchange’s name and that of its affiliate. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impact the intense competition that exists in the options market. The amendment to references to name changes, which are already in effect, will accurately reflect the current ownership structure of Nasdaq, Inc. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others No written comments were either solicited or received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 9 and Rule 19b–4(f)(1) 10 thereunder, the Exchange has designated this proposal as one that constitutes a stated policy, practice or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, 6 See notes 4 and 5 above. U.S.C. 78f(b). 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 10 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(1). 7 15 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 or enforcement of an existing rule of the SRO, and therefore has become effective. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– GEMX–2017–03 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–GEMX–2017–03. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 77 / Monday, April 24, 2017 / Notices received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–GEMX– 2017–03, and should be submitted on or before May 15, 2017. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.11 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–08165 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Interest Rate for Third Quarter FY 2017 In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 13—Business Credit and Assistance § 123.512, the following interest rate is effective for Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans approved on or after April 14, 2017. Military Reservist Loan Program 3.215% Dated: April 17, 2017. James E. Rivera, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. 2017–08218 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. EP 720 (Sub-No. 1)] Revisions to Railroad Annual Report Form R–1 and Quarterly Operating Reports Surface Transportation Board. ACTION: Notice of modifications to annual and quarterly reporting forms. AGENCY: The Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) is revising certain schedules in the Annual Report for Class I railroads (R–1 or Form R–1) and quarterly operating reports. These revisions are needed to correct certain accounting and reporting changes the Board enacted in 2016 and to better meet accounting and reporting requirements and industry needs. DATES: This decision is effective on May 24, 2017. These modifications will apply beginning with the annual R–1 reports for the year ending December 31, jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:48 Apr 21, 2017 Jkt 241001 2017, and the quarterly operating reports for the second calendar quarter of 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramirez at (202) 245–0333. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is authorized, under 49 U.S.C. 11142, to prescribe a uniform accounting system for rail carriers subject to its jurisdiction and, under 49 U.S.C. 11161, to maintain cost accounting rules for rail carriers.1 Sections 11142 and 11161 both require the Board to conform its accounting rules to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) ‘‘[t]o the maximum extent practicable.’’ The Board’s accounting rules, known as the Uniform System of Accounts (USOA), are set forth in the Board’s regulations at 49 CFR part 1201—subpart A. The USOA is used by the Class I railroads 2 to provide the Board an annual report, known as the Form R–1 report, and quarterly operating reports that contain information about their finances and operating statistics. 49 CFR 1241.11, 1243.1, and 1243.2. Discussion In Accounting & Reporting of Business Combinations, Security Investments, Comprehensive Income, Derivative Instruments & Hedging Activities, EP 720 (STB served Apr. 6, 2016), the Board adopted rules that updated the accounting and reporting requirements under the USOA for Class I railroads to reflect accounting standard updates to GAAP. As relevant here, the Board amended the USOA by adding new general instructions and accounts to recognize changes in the fair value of certain security investments, items of 1 The Board has economic oversight of railroads, 49 U.S.C. 10101–11908, and prescribes a uniform accounting system for rail carriers to use for regulatory purposes, 49 U.S.C. 11141–43, 11161–64; 49 CFR parts 1200–1201. In addition, pursuant to its authority at 49 U.S.C. 11145, the Board requires Class I railroads to submit quarterly and annual reports containing financial and operating statistics, including employment and traffic data. 49 CFR 1241–1246, 1248. 2 The Board designates three classes of freight railroads based upon their operating revenues, for three consecutive years, in 1991 dollars, using the following scale: Class I—$250 million or more; Class II—less than $250 million but more than $20 million; and Class III—$20 million or less. These operating revenue thresholds are adjusted annually for inflation. 49 CFR part 1201, 1–1. Adjusted for inflation based on 2015 data, Class I carriers have annual carrier operating revenues of $457,913,998 or more; Class II carriers have annual carrier operating revenues of less than $457,913,998 but more than $36,633,120; and Class III carriers have annual carrier operating revenues of $36,633,120 or less. Today, there are seven Class I carriers. PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18947 other comprehensive income, derivative instruments, and hedging activities. Additionally, corresponding changes were made to the Form R–1. Id. at 3–7. However, no corresponding changes were made to the related quarterly reports. To avoid confusion, ensure proper reporting, and promote uniformity with the USOA, the Board has determined that certain technical and formatting modifications to the Form R–1 and the quarterly reports are necessary. These minor changes, which are detailed below, are not substantive and fall into one of the following categories: (1) Correcting the Form R–1 to fully implement the changes in accounting and reporting requirements already made through notice and comment rulemaking in Docket No. EP 720; (2) applying the accounting and reporting changes in Docket No. EP 720 to the quarterly reports; and (3) making minor clarifications, formatting, and grammatical changes. Accordingly, for good cause shown, the Board finds that notice and comment on these revisions are unnecessary. See 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). The specific changes are explained below. Comprehensive Income. The Form R– 1 Schedule 210 A (Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income) adopted in Docket No. EP 720 included two unnecessary columns: ‘‘Freightrelated revenues & expenses’’ and ‘‘Passenger-related revenue & expenses.’’ Because the information in these two columns is not used in the calculation of comprehensive income and other comprehensive income, these columns will be eliminated in Schedule 210 A. Results of Operations. In Docket No. EP 720, a single line for ‘‘Earnings per share, basic and diluted’’ in Form R–1 Schedule 210 (Results of Operations) was added. However, basic and diluted earnings per share are two separate calculations and must be reported individually. Therefore, the revised Form R–1 Schedule 210 adopted here will display these items in two lines: Basic Earnings Per Share and Diluted Earnings Per Share. Quarterly Reports. Although the Board did not address quarterly operating reports in Docket No. EP 720, the items reported in the quarterly operating reports, Condensed Balance Sheet (CBS) and Revenues, Expenses, and Income (RE&I), should correspond with the Form R–1 reports and be kept in conformity with the USOA for Class I railroads. Accordingly, the quarterly CBS report will be revised to include a line for the reporting of account 799, Accumulated E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-80482; File No. SR-GEMX-2017-03]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq GEMX, LLC; Notice of Filing 
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the 
Rulebook and Schedule of Fees To Incorporate Certain Name Changes

April 18, 2017.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(the

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``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that 
on April 12, 2017, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC (``GEMX'' or ``Exchange'') filed 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') 
the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, 
which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is 
publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change 
from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance 
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend the Rulebook and Schedule of Fees to 
incorporate certain names changes that became operative on April 3, 
2017. Specifically, the Exchange proposes to: (i) Amend references to 
ISE Gemini to Nasdaq GEMX in the Schedule of Fees, which references 
were overlooked in a prior filing; \3\ and (ii) amend the name of the 
``International Securities Exchange'' and ``ISE'' to ``Nasdaq ISE''.\4\
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80248 (March 15, 
2017), 82 FR 14547 (March 21, 2017) (SR-ISEGemini-2017-13).
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80325 (March 29, 
2017) (SR-ISE-2017-25).
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    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's 
Web site at www.ise.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 aspects 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 the Schedule of 
Fees to correct references ``ISE Gemini'' which should have been 
changed to ``Nasdaq GEMX'' in a prior rule change.\5\ The Exchange also 
proposes to amend references to ``International Securities Exchange'' 
and ``ISE'' to ``Nasdaq ISE'' as these name changes became operative on 
April 3, 2017.\6\
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    \5\ See note 3 above.
    \6\ See notes 4 and 5 above.
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    This proposed rule change amends corporate names referred to in the 
GEMX rules which are already operative and currently in effect. This 
proposed rule change also proposes to amend references to Nasdaq ISE to 
make them accurate as of April 3, 2017.
    Finally, a non-substantive formatting rule change is proposes to 
the Supplementary Material to Rule 804.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 
6(b) of the Act \7\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 
6(b)(5) of the Act \8\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote 
just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and 
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market 
system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest, 
by correcting references to corporate names, which are already in 
effect, to properly reflect the Exchange's name and that of its 
affiliate.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will 
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in 
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not believe 
that the proposed rule change will impact the intense competition that 
exists in the options market. The amendment to references to name 
changes, which are already in effect, will accurately reflect the 
current ownership structure of Nasdaq, Inc.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed 
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for 
Commission Action

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(1) 
\10\ thereunder, the Exchange has designated this proposal as one that 
constitutes a stated policy, practice or interpretation with respect to 
the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of the 
SRO, and therefore has become effective.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(1).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule 
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule 
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or 
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or 
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission 
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to 
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and 
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule 
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of 
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
File Number SR-GEMX-2017-03 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields, 
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-GEMX-2017-03. This file 
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help 
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, 
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on 
the Commission's Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all 
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are 
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to 
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other 
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and 
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available 
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All 
comments

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received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit 
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit 
only information that you wish to make available publicly. All 
submissions should refer to File Number SR-GEMX-2017-03, and should be 
submitted on or before May 15, 2017.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-08165 Filed 4-21-17; 8:45 am]
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