Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend IM-3120-2 to Rule 3120 To Extend the Pilot Program That Eliminated the Position Limits for Options on SPDR S&P 500 ETF (“SPY”) (“SPY Pilot Program”), 32402-32404 [2017-14661]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 32402 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 133 / Thursday, July 13, 2017 / Notices 17Ad–22(e)(15)(ii) requires, in part, that the Clearing Agencies hold LNA funded by equity equal to the greater of either (i) six months of the covered clearing agency’s current operating expenses, or (ii) the amount determined by the board of directors to be sufficient to ensure a recovery or orderly wind-down of critical operations and services of the covered clearing agency.44 As described above, pursuant to the Policy, each Clearing Agency would be required to calculate and maintain their respective Total Capital Requirement. The Total Capital Requirement would be calculated by summing each Clearing Agency’s respective General Business Risk Capital Requirement and Credit Risk Capital Requirement, and would be satisfied by LNA funded by equity. Specifically, as detailed above, the Policy would provide that the General Business Risk Capital Requirement would be calculated as the larger of (i) an amount calculated based on the Clearing Agency’s general business risk profile, defined as its Risk-Based Capital Requirement; (ii) an amount based on the time estimated to execute a recovery or orderly wind-down of the critical operations of the Clearing Agency, defined as its Recovery/Wind-down Capital Requirement; and (iii) an amount based on an analysis of the Clearing Agency’s estimated operating expenses for a six-month period, defined as its Operating Expense Capital Requirement. By requiring each Clearing Agency to calculate its General Business Risk Capital Requirement as the larger amount of the Risk-Based Capital Requirement, the Recovery/Wind-down Capital Requirement, and the Operating Expense Capital Requirement, and by requiring the General Business Risk Capital Requirement with LNA funded by equity, the Commission believes that the Policy is consistent with Rule 17Ad–22(e)(15)(i) and (ii) under the Act.45 Rule 17Ad–22(e)(15)(ii) under the Act further requires, in part, that the LNA funded by equity held by the Clearing Agencies pursuant to Rule 17Ad– 22(e)(15)(ii) shall be (A) in addition to resources held to cover participant defaults or other credits and liquidity risks; and (B) of high quality and sufficiently liquid to allow the Clearing Agencies to meet their current and projected operating expenses under a range of scenarios, including in adverse market conditions.46 As described above, the Policy would identify the General Business Risk Capital Requirement of each Clearing Agency as a separate component of each Clearing Agency’s Total Capital Requirement, and would provide that LNA funded by equity as General Business Risk Capital Requirement be in addition to (i) LNA funded by equity held as that Clearing Agency’s Credit Risk Capital Requirement; (ii) resources held by that Clearing Agency in compliance with Rule 17Ad–22(e)(4) under the Act for credit risk (which resources are also held in addition to that Clearing Agency’s Credit Risk Capital Requirement); 47 and (iii) resources held by that Clearing Agency in compliance with Rule 17Ad–22(e)(7) under the Act for liquidity risk.48 Additionally, the Policy would provide that the Clearing Agencies must meet their Total Capital Requirement by holding LNA funded by equity in cash, highly liquid securities, or bank deposits, to comply with Rule 17Ad– 22(e)(15)(ii)(B). Moreover, the Policy would provide that the available LNA funded by equity would be continuously monitored and managed to ensure satisfaction of the Total Capital Requirement. Therefore, the Commission believes that adoption of the Policy is consistent with Rule 17Ad–22(e)(15)(ii)(A) and (B) under the Act.49 Rule 17Ad–22(e)(15)(iii) requires the Clearing Agencies to maintain a viable plan, approved by their Boards, and updated at least annually, for raising additional equity should the LNA funded by equity fall close to or below the amount required.50 As described above, the Plan would designate to Treasury the responsibilities of monitoring the sufficiency of each Clearing Agency’s LNA funded by equity and the triggering events for implementation of the Plan. The Plan also would provide tools to raise additional LNA funded by equity, in the event that such capital drops near or below the Total Capital Requirement. In addition, the Plan would provide that the respective Boards of the Clearing Agencies, or such committees as may be delegated authority by the respective Boards, would review and approve the Plan annually. Therefore, the Commission believes that adoption of the Plan is consistent with Rule 17Ad– 22(e)(15)(iii) under the Act.51 47 17 CFR 240.17Ad–22(e)(4). CFR 240.17Ad–22(e)(7). 49 17 CFR 240.17Ad–22(e)(15)(ii)(A), (B). 50 17 CFR 240.17Ad–22(e)(15)(iii). 51 Id. 48 17 44 17 CFR 240.17Ad–22(e)(15)(ii). CFR 240.17Ad–22(e)(15)(i), (ii). 46 17 CFR 240.17Ad–22(e)(15)(ii)(A), (B). 45 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Jul 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 III. Conclusion On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the Proposed Rule Changes are consistent with the requirements of the Act and in particular with the requirements of Section 17A(b)(3)(F) 52 and the rules and regulations thereunder. It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, that proposed rule changes SR–DTC–2017– 003, SR–NSCC–2017–004, and SR– FICC–2017–007 be, and hereby are, approved.53 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.54 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–14671 Filed 7–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–81092; File No. SR–BOX– 2017–22] Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend IM–3120–2 to Rule 3120 To Extend the Pilot Program That Eliminated the Position Limits for Options on SPDR S&P 500 ETF (‘‘SPY’’) (‘‘SPY Pilot Program’’) July 7, 2017. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on June 29, 2017, BOX Options Exchange LLC (the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. 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 the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend IM– 3120–2 to Rule 3120 to extend the pilot program that eliminated the position 52 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F). approving the Proposed Rule Changes, the Commission considered the proposals’ impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 54 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 53 In E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 133 / Thursday, July 13, 2017 / Notices limits for options on SPDR S&P 500 ETF (‘‘SPY’’) (‘‘SPY Pilot Program’’). The text of the proposed rule change is available from the principal office of the Exchange, at the Commission’s Public Reference Room and also on the Exchange’s Internet Web site at https:// boxexchange.com. 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 self-regulatory organization 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 self-regulatory organization has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to amend IM– 3120–2 to Rule 3120 to extend the time period of the SPY Pilot Program,3 which is currently scheduled to expire on July 12, 2017, through July 12, 2018.4 This filing does not propose any substantive changes to the SPY Pilot Program. In proposing to extend the SPY Pilot Program, the Exchange reaffirms its consideration of several factors that supported the original proposal of the SPY Pilot Program, including (1) the availability of economically equivalent products and their respective position limits, (2) the liquidity of the option and the underlying security, (3) the market capitalization of the underlying security and the related index, (4) the reporting of large positions and requirements surrounding margin, and (5) the potential for market on close volatility. In the proposal to extend the SPY Pilot Program, the Exchange stated that if it were to propose an extension, permanent approval or termination of the program, the Exchange would submit, along with any filing proposing such amendments to the program, a report providing an analysis of the SPY 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67936 (September 27, 2012), 77 FR 60491 (October 3, 2012) (Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of SR–BOX–2012–013). 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78247 (July 7, 2016), 81 FR 45348 (July 13, 2016) (Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of SR–BOX– 2016–31). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Jul 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 Pilot Program covering the period since the previous extension (the ‘‘Pilot Report’’).5 Accordingly, the Exchange is submitting the Pilot Report detailing the Exchange’s experience with the SPY Pilot Program. The Pilot Report is attached as Exhibit 3 to this filing [sic]. The Exchange notes that it is unaware of any problems created by the SPY Pilot Program and does not foresee any as a result of the proposed extension. In extending the SPY Pilot Program, the Exchange states that if it were to propose another extension, permanent approval or termination of the program, the Exchange will submit another Pilot Report covering the period since the previous extension, which will be submitted at least 30 days before the end of the proposed extension. If the SPY Pilot Program is not extended or adopted on a permanent basis by July 12, 2018, position limits in SPY will revert to their Pre-Pilot levels. Extending the SPY Pilot Program will give the Exchange and Commission additional time to evaluate the pilot and its effect on the market. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act, in general, and Section 6(b)(5) of the Act, in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, 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. The Exchange believes that extending the SPY Pilot Program promotes just and equitable principles of trade by permitting market participants, including market makers, institutional investors and retail investors, to establish greater positions when pursuing their investment goals and needs. 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 proposed rule change is not designed to address any aspect of competition, whether between the Exchange and its competitors, or among market participants. Instead, the proposed rule change is designed to allow the SPY Pilot Program to continue without interruption. Additionally, the PO 00000 5 Id. Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32403 Exchange expects other SROs will propose similar extensions. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange has neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change. 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) of the Act and Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) thereunder.6 A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b–4(f)(6) under the Act 7 normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date of its filing. However, Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) 8 permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that the proposal may become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange believes that waiver of the operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest because it will allow the SPY Pilot Program to continue without interruption. The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. Therefore, the Commission hereby waives the operative delay and designates the proposed rule change operative upon filing.9 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 6 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and the text of 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. 7 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 8 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii). 9 For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 32404 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 133 / Thursday, July 13, 2017 / Notices 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. 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– BOX–2017–22 on the subject line. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 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–BOX–2017–22. 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 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–BOX– 18:49 Jul 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–14661 Filed 7–12–17; 8:45 am] IV. Solicitation of Comments VerDate Sep<11>2014 2017–22, and should be submitted on or before August 3, 2017. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–81091; File No. SR–Phlx– 2017–52] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend the SPY Pilot Program July 7, 2017. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on June 29, 2017, NASDAQ PHLX LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II 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 the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to extend for another twelve (12) month time period the pilot program to eliminate position limits for options on the SPDR® S&P 500® exchange-traded fund (‘‘SPY ETF’’ or ‘‘SPY’’),3 which list and trade under the symbol SPY (‘‘SPY Pilot Program’’). The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at https://nasdaqphlx.cchwallstreet. com/, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 ‘‘SPDR®,’’ ‘‘Standard & Poor’s®,’’ ‘‘S&P®,’’ ‘‘S&P 500®,’’ and ‘‘Standard & Poor’s 500’’ are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. The SPY ETF represents ownership in the SPDR S&P 500 Trust, a unit investment trust that generally corresponds to the price and yield performance of the SPDR S&P 500 Index. PO 00000 10 17 1 15 Frm 00089 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 Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend the Rule 1001 (Position Limits), to extend the current pilot which expires on July 12, 2017 for an additional twelve (12) month time period to July 12, 2018 (‘‘Extended Pilot’’). This filing does not propose any substantive changes to the SPY Pilot Program. In proposing to extend the SPY Pilot Program, the Exchange reaffirms its consideration of several factors that supported the original proposal of the SPY Pilot Program, including (1) the availability of economically equivalent products and their respective position limits; (2) the liquidity of the option and the underlying security; (3) the market capitalization of the underlying security and the related index; (4) the reporting of large positions and requirements surrounding margin; and (5) the potential for market on close volatility. With this proposal, the Exchange submits the SPY report to the Commission, which report reflects, during the time period from May 2016 through May 2017, the trading of standardized SPY options with no position limits consistent with option exchange provisions.4 The report was prepared in the manner specified in the Exchange’s prior rule filing extending the SPY Pilot Program.5 The Exchange notes that it is unaware of any problems created by the SPY Pilot Program and does not foresee any as a result of the proposed extension. The proposed extension will allow the Exchange and the Commission additional time to 4 The report is attached as Exhibit 3 [sic]. Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78124 (June 22, 2016), 81 FR 42008 (June 28, 2016) (SR– PHLX–2016–68). 5 See E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2017)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-81092; File No. SR-BOX-2017-22]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice 
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To 
Amend IM-3120-2 to Rule 3120 To Extend the Pilot Program That 
Eliminated the Position Limits for Options on SPDR S&P 500 ETF 
(``SPY'') (``SPY Pilot Program'')

July 7, 2017.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given 
that on June 29, 2017, BOX Options Exchange LLC (the ``Exchange'') 
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the 
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items 
have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. 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 the 
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend IM-3120-2 to Rule 3120 to extend the 
pilot program that eliminated the position

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limits for options on SPDR S&P 500 ETF (``SPY'') (``SPY Pilot 
Program''). The text of the proposed rule change is available from the 
principal office of the Exchange, at the Commission's Public Reference 
Room and also on the Exchange's Internet Web site at https://boxexchange.com.

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 self-regulatory organization 
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 self-regulatory organization 
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 Exchange proposes to amend IM-3120-2 to Rule 3120 to extend the 
time period of the SPY Pilot Program,\3\ which is currently scheduled 
to expire on July 12, 2017, through July 12, 2018.\4\
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67936 (September 27, 
2012), 77 FR 60491 (October 3, 2012) (Notice of Filing and Immediate 
Effectiveness of SR-BOX-2012-013).
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 78247 (July 7, 
2016), 81 FR 45348 (July 13, 2016) (Notice of Filing and Immediate 
Effectiveness of SR-BOX-2016-31).
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    This filing does not propose any substantive changes to the SPY 
Pilot Program. In proposing to extend the SPY Pilot Program, the 
Exchange reaffirms its consideration of several factors that supported 
the original proposal of the SPY Pilot Program, including (1) the 
availability of economically equivalent products and their respective 
position limits, (2) the liquidity of the option and the underlying 
security, (3) the market capitalization of the underlying security and 
the related index, (4) the reporting of large positions and 
requirements surrounding margin, and (5) the potential for market on 
close volatility.
    In the proposal to extend the SPY Pilot Program, the Exchange 
stated that if it were to propose an extension, permanent approval or 
termination of the program, the Exchange would submit, along with any 
filing proposing such amendments to the program, a report providing an 
analysis of the SPY Pilot Program covering the period since the 
previous extension (the ``Pilot Report'').\5\ Accordingly, the Exchange 
is submitting the Pilot Report detailing the Exchange's experience with 
the SPY Pilot Program. The Pilot Report is attached as Exhibit 3 to 
this filing [sic]. The Exchange notes that it is unaware of any 
problems created by the SPY Pilot Program and does not foresee any as a 
result of the proposed extension. In extending the SPY Pilot Program, 
the Exchange states that if it were to propose another extension, 
permanent approval or termination of the program, the Exchange will 
submit another Pilot Report covering the period since the previous 
extension, which will be submitted at least 30 days before the end of 
the proposed extension. If the SPY Pilot Program is not extended or 
adopted on a permanent basis by July 12, 2018, position limits in SPY 
will revert to their Pre-Pilot levels. Extending the SPY Pilot Program 
will give the Exchange and Commission additional time to evaluate the 
pilot and its effect on the market.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the 
requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act, in general, and Section 
6(b)(5) of the Act, in particular, in that it is designed to prevent 
fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, 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. The Exchange 
believes that extending the SPY Pilot Program promotes just and 
equitable principles of trade by permitting market participants, 
including market makers, institutional investors and retail investors, 
to establish greater positions when pursuing their investment goals and 
needs.

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 proposed rule change is not 
designed to address any aspect of competition, whether between the 
Exchange and its competitors, or among market participants. Instead, 
the proposed rule change is designed to allow the SPY Pilot Program to 
continue without interruption. Additionally, the Exchange expects other 
SROs will propose similar extensions.

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

    The Exchange has neither solicited nor received comments on the 
proposed rule change.

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) of the Act and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\6\
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    \6\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). As required under Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii), the Exchange provided the Commission with written 
notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a 
brief description and the text of 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.
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    A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the 
Act \7\ normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date 
of its filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \8\ permits the 
Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent 
with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange 
has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative delay so that 
the proposal may become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange 
believes that waiver of the operative delay is consistent with the 
protection of investors and the public interest because it will allow 
the SPY Pilot Program to continue without interruption. The Commission 
believes that waiving the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the 
protection of investors and the public interest. Therefore, the 
Commission hereby waives the operative delay and designates the 
proposed rule change operative upon filing.\9\
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    \7\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \9\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay, the 
Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, 
competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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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

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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-BOX-2017-22 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-BOX-2017-22. 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 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-BOX-2017-22, and should be 
submitted on or before August 3, 2017.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-14661 Filed 7-12-17; 8:45 am]
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