Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca Inc.; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule To Revise the Options Regulatory Fee, 53506-53507 [2019-21731]

Download as PDF 53506 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2019 / Notices EDGA,24 respectively, which may be used with a Mid-Point Peg Order to check the exchanges’ respective Systems for available shares and any remaining shares are then sent to destinations on their routing tables that support midpoint eligible orders. Accordingly, the Exchange does not believe that the proposed changes will impair the ability of members or competing order execution venues to maintain their competitive standing in the financial markets. 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 The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.25 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 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– NASDAQ–2019–080 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. 24 See Cboe BYX U.S. Equities Exchange Fee Schedule (available at https://markets.cboe.com/us/ equities/membership/fee_schedule/byx/) and Cboe EDGA U.S. Equities Exchange Fee Schedule (available at https://markets.cboe.com/us/equities/ membership/fee_schedule/edga/). 25 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 250001 All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NASDAQ–2019–080. 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 website (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 website 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. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NASDAQ–2019–080, and should be submitted on or before October 28, 2019. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.26 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–21732 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–87184; File No. SR– NYSEAMER–2019–35] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE American Options Fee Schedule To Revise the Options Regulatory Fee October 1, 2019. On August 30, 2019, NYSE American LLC (‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 26 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to amend the Exchange’s fee schedule to revise the Options Regulatory Fee charged for August 30, 2019. The proposed rule change was immediately effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act.3 The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 19, 2019.4 The Commission received one comment letter on the proposal from the Exchange noting that it planned to withdraw File No. SR– NYSEAMER–2019–35.5 On September 18, 2019, the Exchange withdrew the proposed rule change (SR–NYSEAMER– 2019–35). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–21733 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–87185; File No. SR– NYSEArca–2019–64] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca Inc.; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule To Revise the Options Regulatory Fee October 1, 2019. On August 30, 2019, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to amend the Exchange’s fee schedule to revise the Options Regulatory Fee charged for August 30, 2019. The proposed rule change was immediately effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act.3 The proposed rule change was published for comment 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 86960 (September 13, 2019), 84 FR 49359. 5 See Letter to Vanessa Countryman, Secretary, Commission, from Martha Redding, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Exchange, dated September 17, 2019. 6 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 2 17 E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2019 / Notices in the Federal Register on September 19, 2019.4 The Commission received one comment letter on the proposal from the Exchange noting that it planned to withdraw File No. SR– NYSEArca–2019–64.5 On September 18, 2019, the Exchange withdrew the proposed rule change (SR–NYSEArca– 2019–64). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–21731 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 33653; 812–14993] Calvert Fund, et al. October 2, 2019. Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice of application for an order under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (‘‘Act’’) for exemptions from section 17(a) of the Act, and under section 17(d) of the Act and rule 17d–1 thereunder to permit certain joint transactions. SUMMARY OF APPLICATION: Applicants request an order (‘‘Requested Order’’) to permit certain registered investment companies to invest a portion of their assets in certain fixed rate notes issued in connection with a community investment program sponsored by an affiliated non-profit corporation. APPLICANTS: Calvert Fund, Calvert Impact Fund, Inc., Calvert Management Series, Calvert Responsible Index Series, Inc., Calvert Social Investment Fund, Calvert Variable Series, Inc., Calvert World Values Fund, Inc. (collectively, the ‘‘Calvert Funds’’), and Calvert Research and Management (‘‘CRM’’ and, collectively with the Calvert Funds, the ‘‘Applicants’’). FILING DATES: The application was filed on December 27, 2018 and amended on May 29, 2019. HEARING OR NOTIFICATION OF HEARING: An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 86961 (September 13, 2019), 84 FR 49356. 5 See Letter to Vanessa Countryman, Secretary, Commission, from Martha Redding, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Exchange, dated September 17, 2019. 6 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 250001 a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission’s Secretary and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on October 28, 2019, and should be accompanied by proof of service on the applicants, in the form of an affidavit, or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Pursuant to rule 0–5 under the Act, hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, any facts bearing upon the desirability of a hearing on the matter, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Commission’s Secretary. ADDRESSES: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–1090. Applicants: the Calvert Funds, 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009 and Katy D. Burke, Calvert Research and Management, Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jill Ehrlich, Senior Counsel, at (202) 551– 6819, or David J. Marcinkus, Branch Chief, at (202) 551–6821 (Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel’s Office). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the application. The complete application may be obtained via the Commission’s website by searching for the file number, or an applicant using the Company name box, at https:// www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or by calling (202) 551–8090. Applicants’ Representations 1. Each Calvert Fund is registered under the Act as an open-end management investment company that offers one or more series of shares. Calvert Fund, Calvert Management Series, and Calvert Social Investment Fund are each organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Calvert World Values Fund, Inc., Calvert Responsible Index Series, Inc., Calvert Variable Series, Inc., and Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. are each organized as corporations under the laws of the state of Maryland. All of the Calvert Funds are advised by CRM, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the ‘‘Advisers Act’’).1 CRM is a business trust 1 Applicants request that the order apply not only to the Applicants, but that it also extend to any other existing or future series of the Calvert Funds and to any existing or future registered investment PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53507 established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2. Although each of the Calvert Funds has distinct investment objectives and policies, a guiding philosophy of each Calvert Fund is an interest in fostering environmental, social, and governance (‘‘ESG’’) initiatives by investing a small percentage of its net assets pursuant to special non-principal investment strategies, including high social impact (‘‘HSI’’) investment opportunities such as the CIN Program (as defined below). HSI investments may be made by the Calvert Funds in a variety of ways, including through the purchase of debt securities. The registration statement of any Fund relying on the Requested Order will include disclosure designed to inform investors about the risks that may be associated with HSI investing, including the fact that such investments may offer a rate of return below the market rate prevailing at the time of the investment. 3. Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. (‘‘CIC’’) 2 is a non-profit corporation that was organized for the purpose of, among other things, making loans to (and other investments in) organizations aligned with CIC’s mission and increasing public awareness and knowledge of the concept of socially responsible investing. CIC focuses its work on offering investors the ability to support organizations that strengthen communities and sustain the planet. Applicants state that CIC is exempt from registration as an investment company under section 3(c)(10)(A) of the Act. 4. The Community Investment Notes Program (the ‘‘CIN Program’’) sponsored by CIC is designed to provide financing solutions to organizations seeking to address an array of social and environmental problems. In connection with the CIN Program, CIC issues notes 3 management companies or series thereof (collectively with the Calvert Funds, the ‘‘Funds’’ and each a ‘‘Fund’’) that are, or may in the future be, advised by CRM or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control (within the meaning of section 2(a)(9) of the Act) with CRM, or any successor in interest to any such entity (each and collectively, the ‘‘Adviser’’). For purposes of the Requested Order, ‘‘successor’’ is limited to any entity that results from a reorganization into another jurisdiction or a change in the type of business organization. The Adviser of each Fund will be an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act. All entities that currently intend to rely on the Requested Order have been named as Applicants, and any other entity that relies on the Requested Order in the future will comply with the terms and conditions of the application. 2 Effective October 31, 2017, Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Inc. changed its legal name to Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. 3 Applicants state that such notes are exempt from registration under section 3(a)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933. E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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[Release No. 34-87185; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2019-64]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca Inc.; Notice of 
Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Arca Options Fee 
Schedule To Revise the Options Regulatory Fee

October 1, 2019.
    On August 30, 2019, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``Exchange'') filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to 
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ 
and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend the 
Exchange's fee schedule to revise the Options Regulatory Fee charged 
for August 30, 2019. The proposed rule change was immediately effective 
upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the 
Act.\3\ The proposed rule change was published for comment

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in the Federal Register on September 19, 2019.\4\ The Commission 
received one comment letter on the proposal from the Exchange noting 
that it planned to withdraw File No. SR-NYSEArca-2019-64.\5\ On 
September 18, 2019, the Exchange withdrew the proposed rule change (SR-
NYSEArca-2019-64).
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 86961 (September 13, 
2019), 84 FR 49356.
    \5\ See Letter to Vanessa Countryman, Secretary, Commission, 
from Martha Redding, Associate General Counsel and Assistant 
Secretary, Exchange, dated September 17, 2019.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\6\
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    \6\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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