Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Remove Chapter 21 From the ISE Rulebook, 27094-27096 [2017-12152]

Download as PDF 27094 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 13, 2017 / Notices nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES Corporation (‘‘FICC,’’ and together with DTC and NSCC, the ‘‘Clearing Agencies’’), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) proposed rule changes SR–DTC–2017– 003, SR–NSCC–2017–004, SR–FICC– 2017–007, respectively, pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder.2 On April 13, 2017, the Clearing Agencies filed Amendments No. 1 to the proposed rule changes, which made technical corrections to the page numbers and the Table of Contents in the Exhibit 5s. The proposed rule changes, as modified by Amendments No. 1 (hereinafter, ‘‘Proposed Rule Changes’’), were published for comment in the Federal Register on April 25, 2017.3 The Commission did not receive any comments on the Proposed Rule Changes. Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 4 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 the Proposed Rule Changes is June 9, 2017. The Commission is extending the 45day time period for Commission action on the Proposed Rule Changes. The Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the Proposed Rule Changes so that it has sufficient time to consider and take action on the Proposed Rule Changes. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 5 and for the reasons stated above, the Commission designates July 24, 2017 as the date by which the Commission shall either approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove proposed rule changes SR– DTC–2017–003, SR–NSCC–2017–004, and SR–FICC–2017–007. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80491 (April 19, 2017), 82 FR 19127 (April 25, 2017) (SR– DTC–2017–003, SR–NSCC–2017–004, SR–FICC– 2017–007). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(A)(ii)(I). 2 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:58 Jun 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12155 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–80877; File Nos. SR–DTC– 2017–004; SR–NSCC–2017–005; SR–FICC– 2017–008] Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Changes, as Modified by Amendments No. 1, To Adopt the Clearing Agency Liquidity Risk Management Framework June 7, 2017. On April 6, 2017, The Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’), National Securities Clearing Corporation (‘‘NSCC’’), and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (‘‘FICC,’’ and together with DTC and NSCC, the ‘‘Clearing Agencies’’), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) proposed rule changes SR–DTC–2017– 004, SR–NSCC–2017–005, SR–FICC– 2017–008, respectively, pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder.2 On April 13, 2017, the Clearing Agencies filed Amendments No. 1 to the proposed rule changes, which made technical corrections to the page numbers and the Table of Contents in the Exhibit 5s. The proposed rule changes, as modified by Amendments No. 1 (hereinafter, ‘‘Proposed Rule Changes’’), were published for comment in the Federal Register on April 25, 2017.3 The Commission did not receive any comments on the Proposed Rule Changes. Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 4 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 6 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80489 (April 19, 2017), 82 FR 19120 (April 25, 2017) (SR– DTC–2017–004, SR–NSCC–2017–005, SR–FICC– 2017–008). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 1 15 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 the Proposed Rule Changes is June 9, 2017. The Commission is extending the 45day time period for Commission action on the Proposed Rule Changes. The Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the Proposed Rule Changes so that it has sufficient time to consider and take action on the Proposed Rule Changes. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 5 and for the reasons stated above, the Commission designates July 24, 2017 as the date by which the Commission shall either approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove proposed rule changes SR– DTC–2017–004, SR–NSCC–2017–005, and SR–FICC–2017–008. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12154 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–80873; File No. SR–ISE– 2017–51] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Remove Chapter 21 From the ISE Rulebook June 7, 2017. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on June 5, 2017, Nasdaq ISE, LLC (‘‘ISE’’ 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. 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 6 17 E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 13, 2017 / Notices I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to remove Chapter 21, entitled ‘‘ISE Stock Exchange, LLC Trading Rules’’ from the ISE Rulebook. 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 nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES 1. Purpose The purpose of this rule change is to remove Chapter 21, entitled ‘‘ISE Stock Exchange, LLC Trading Rules’’ from the ISE Rulebook. The Exchange is not currently operating an equities market on ISE. At this time, the Exchange proposes to remove Chapter 21 rules related to an equities market and reserve that section. The Exchange also proposes to remove any cross-references to Chapter 21 within the ISE Rules.3 In 2006, ISE received approval to adopt rules to govern its electronic trading system for equity securities.4 The rules in Chapter 21 were adopted at that time. These rules govern the operation of the ISE Stock Exchange, LLC (‘‘ISE Stock Exchange’’),5 an electronic trading system for equity 3 See ISE Rules 100(a)(4), (7), (29), (34), Rule 500 and Rule 702. 4 See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 54528 (September 28, 2006), 71 FR 58650 (October 4, 2006) (Order Approving Proposed Rule Change and Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to the Adoption of Rules To Govern Its Electronic Trading System for Equities) (SR–ISE– 2006–48). 5 On September 1, 2006, the Commission approved a proposed rule change establishing the ISE Stock Exchange as a ‘‘facility,’’ as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Act, of the Exchange. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54399, 71 FR 53728 (September 12, 2006) (SR–ISE–2006–45). VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:58 Jun 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 securities. In addition, certain options rules are incorporated into Chapter 21 by reference to those rules for the trading of equity securities on the ISE Stock Exchange. ISE Stock Exchange operated until December 23, 2008, at which time, ISE merged ISE Stock Exchange with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Direct Edge Holdings LLC (‘‘Direct Edge’’).6 For a period of time after which ISE ceased operating the equities business, ISE, pursuant to a regulatory services agreement, conducted various regulatory services on behalf of EDGX Exchange, Inc. until such time as EDGX received its registration in 2010.7 At this time, ISE is proposing to remove all rules in Chapter 21 from the ISE Rulebook, along with the references to Chapter 21 in other ISE rules. The Exchange would file a proposed rule change to adopt new rules if it determines to operate an equities market in the future. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,8 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,9 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 for the reasons stated below. The Exchange is currently not operating an equities market and has not operated an equities market since December 2008. The Exchange desires to remove the rules relating to an equities market from its Rulebook at this time as well as references to Chapter 21 in other ISE rules. The Exchange believes that the removal of the rules and crossreferences are consistent with the Act to perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest in avoiding any confusion the operation of these rules. Today, ISE operates an options market which will not be impacted by the removal of the Chapter 21 rules and 6 See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 59135 (December 22, 2008); 73 FR 79954 (December 30, 2008) (SR–ISE–2008–85). 7 See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 61698 (March 12, 2010); 75 FR 13151 (March 18, 2010) (File Nos. 10–194 and 10–196) (In the Matter of the Applications of EDGX Exchange, Inc., and EDGA Exchange, Inc. for Registration as National Securities Exchanges; Findings, Opinion, and Order of the Commission.) 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27095 cross-references to Chapter 21. The remainder of the Rulebook concerns the operation of the options product. The Exchange does not believe that the remove of Chapter 21 and crossreferences to Chapter 21 will materially impact members on ISE as such trading has not occurred since late 2008. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any undue burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposal would eliminate confusion with respect to ISE’s offerings. The Exchange does not believe that this proposal imposes any burden on competition because there are many venues today which offer trading in equities products. The Exchange does not believe that the removal of Chapter 21 and crossreferences to Chapter 21 will materially impact members on ISE as such trading has not occurred since December 2008. Also, the options market will not be impacted by the removal of the Chapter 21 rules and cross-references to Chapter 21. 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 Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 10 and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b–4 thereunder.11 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: (i) Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. 11 17 E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 27096 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 13, 2017 / Notices of investors; or (iii) 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. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.12 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. IV. Solicitation of Comments BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 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– ISE–2017–51 on the subject line. nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–ISE–2017–51. 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 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 Number SR–ISE– 2017–51 and should be submitted on or before July 5, 2017. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:58 Jun 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 [FR Doc. 2017–12152 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–80875; File No. SR– PEARL–2017–26] Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX PEARL, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the MIAX PEARL Fee Schedule To Establish an Options Regulatory Fee (‘‘ORF’’) June 7, 2017. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on May 26, 2017, MIAX PEARL, LLC (‘‘MIAX PEARL’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) a 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 is filing a proposal to amend the MIAX PEARL Fee Schedule (the ‘‘Fee Schedule’’) by establishing an Options Regulatory Fee (‘‘ORF’’). The Exchange initially filed the proposal on February 3, 2017 (SR– PEARL–2017–09).3 That initial filing was withdrawn and replaced with a second filing on March 30, 2017 (SR– PEARL–2017–15).4 That second filing was withdrawn and replaced with a third filing on May 26, 2017 (SR– PEARL–2017–26). The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at https://www.miaxoptions.com/rulefilings/pearl, at MIAX’s principal office, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. 12 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80035 (February 14, 2017), 82 FR 11272 (February 21, 2017)(SR–PEARL–2017–09). 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80423 (April 10, 2017), 82 FR 18045 (April 14, 2017)(SR– PEARL–2017–15). The replacement filings did not increase or decrease the amount of the ORF, but rather clarified the application of the ORF. 1 15 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose Currently, the Exchange charges an ORF in the amount of $0.0010 per contract side. The proposed rule change does not change the amount of the ORF, but instead modifies the rule text to clarify how the ORF is assessed and collected. The per-contract ORF will continue to be assessed by MIAX PEARL to each MIAX PEARL Member for all options transactions, including Mini Options, cleared or ultimately cleared by the Member which are cleared by the Options Clearing Corporation (‘‘OCC’’) in the ‘‘customer’’ range, regardless of the exchange on which the transaction occurs. The ORF will be collected by OCC on behalf of MIAX PEARL from either (1) a Member that was the ultimate clearing firm for the transaction or (2) a non-Member that was the ultimate clearing firm where a Member was the executing clearing firm for the transaction. The Exchange uses reports from OCC to determine the identity of the executing clearing firm and ultimate clearing firm. To illustrate how the ORF is assessed and collected, the Exchange provides the following set of examples. If the transaction is executed on the Exchange and the ORF is assessed, if there is no change to the clearing account of the original transaction, then the ORF is collected from the Member that is the executing clearing firm for the transaction. (The Exchange notes that, for purposes of the Fee Schedule, when there is no change to the clearing account of the original transaction, the executing clearing firm is deemed to be the ultimate clearing firm.) If there is a change to the clearing account of the original transaction (i.e., the executing clearing firm ‘‘gives-up’’ or ‘‘CMTAs’’ the transaction to another clearing firm), then the ORF is collected from the E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-80873; File No. SR-ISE-2017-51]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing 
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Remove Chapter 
21 From the ISE Rulebook

June 7, 2017.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that 
on June 5, 2017, Nasdaq ISE, LLC (``ISE'' 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 remove Chapter 21, entitled ``ISE Stock 
Exchange, LLC Trading Rules'' from the ISE Rulebook.
    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 this rule change is to remove Chapter 21, entitled 
``ISE Stock Exchange, LLC Trading Rules'' from the ISE Rulebook. The 
Exchange is not currently operating an equities market on ISE. At this 
time, the Exchange proposes to remove Chapter 21 rules related to an 
equities market and reserve that section. The Exchange also proposes to 
remove any cross-references to Chapter 21 within the ISE Rules.\3\
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    \3\ See ISE Rules 100(a)(4), (7), (29), (34), Rule 500 and Rule 
702.
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    In 2006, ISE received approval to adopt rules to govern its 
electronic trading system for equity securities.\4\ The rules in 
Chapter 21 were adopted at that time. These rules govern the operation 
of the ISE Stock Exchange, LLC (``ISE Stock Exchange''),\5\ an 
electronic trading system for equity securities. In addition, certain 
options rules are incorporated into Chapter 21 by reference to those 
rules for the trading of equity securities on the ISE Stock Exchange.
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    \4\ See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 54528 (September 
28, 2006), 71 FR 58650 (October 4, 2006) (Order Approving Proposed 
Rule Change and Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated 
Approval of Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to the Adoption of 
Rules To Govern Its Electronic Trading System for Equities) (SR-ISE-
2006-48).
    \5\ On September 1, 2006, the Commission approved a proposed 
rule change establishing the ISE Stock Exchange as a ``facility,'' 
as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Act, of the Exchange. See 
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54399, 71 FR 53728 (September 
12, 2006) (SR-ISE-2006-45).
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    ISE Stock Exchange operated until December 23, 2008, at which time, 
ISE merged ISE Stock Exchange with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Direct 
Edge Holdings LLC (``Direct Edge'').\6\ For a period of time after 
which ISE ceased operating the equities business, ISE, pursuant to a 
regulatory services agreement, conducted various regulatory services on 
behalf of EDGX Exchange, Inc. until such time as EDGX received its 
registration in 2010.\7\
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    \6\ See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 59135 (December 
22, 2008); 73 FR 79954 (December 30, 2008) (SR-ISE-2008-85).
    \7\ See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 61698 (March 12, 
2010); 75 FR 13151 (March 18, 2010) (File Nos. 10-194 and 10-196) 
(In the Matter of the Applications of EDGX Exchange, Inc., and EDGA 
Exchange, Inc. for Registration as National Securities Exchanges; 
Findings, Opinion, and Order of the Commission.)
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    At this time, ISE is proposing to remove all rules in Chapter 21 
from the ISE Rulebook, along with the references to Chapter 21 in other 
ISE rules. The Exchange would file a proposed rule change to adopt new 
rules if it determines to operate an equities market in the future.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 
6(b) of the Act,\8\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 
6(b)(5) of the Act,\9\ 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 
for the reasons stated below. The Exchange is currently not operating 
an equities market and has not operated an equities market since 
December 2008. The Exchange desires to remove the rules relating to an 
equities market from its Rulebook at this time as well as references to 
Chapter 21 in other ISE rules. The Exchange believes that the removal 
of the rules and cross-references are consistent with the Act to 
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market 
system, and, in general to protect investors and the public interest in 
avoiding any confusion the operation of these rules.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    Today, ISE operates an options market which will not be impacted by 
the removal of the Chapter 21 rules and cross-references to Chapter 21. 
The remainder of the Rulebook concerns the operation of the options 
product.
    The Exchange does not believe that the remove of Chapter 21 and 
cross-references to Chapter 21 will materially impact members on ISE as 
such trading has not occurred since late 2008.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will 
impose any undue burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in 
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposal would eliminate 
confusion with respect to ISE's offerings. The Exchange does not 
believe that this proposal imposes any burden on competition because 
there are many venues today which offer trading in equities products. 
The Exchange does not believe that the removal of Chapter 21 and cross-
references to Chapter 21 will materially impact members on ISE as such 
trading has not occurred since December 2008. Also, the options market 
will not be impacted by the removal of the Chapter 21 rules and cross-
references to Chapter 21.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) 
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public 
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) 
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or 
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become 
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \10\ and 
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\11\
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6) 
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission 
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at 
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed 
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. 
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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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: (i) 
Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the 
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of investors; or (iii) 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-ISE-2017-51 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ISE-2017-51. 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 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 Number SR-ISE-2017-51 and should be 
submitted on or before July 5, 2017.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-12152 Filed 6-12-17; 8:45 am]
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