Self-Regulatory Organizations; Depository Trust Company; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change Relating to Confidential Information, Market Disruption Events, Systems Disconnect, and Other Changes, 48770 [2021-18670]

Download as PDF 48770 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 31, 2021 / Notices Application Details khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Permit Application: 2022–007 1. Applicant: Dr. Robert Sanders, Dept. of Biology, Temple University, 1900 N. 12th St., Philadelphia PA 19122 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Importation of nonindigenous species. The applicant requests an Antarctic Conservation Act permit for use of bacterial cultures as a food source during a study of Antarctic mixotrophic phytoplankton aboard U.S. Antarctic Program vessels. The bacterial culture is a non-pathogenic marine species (Photobacterium angustum) obtained from American Type Culture Collection. Bacterial cultures will be fed to natural phytoplankton communities in a sealed, controlled setting aboard the vessel and isolated from the environment. At the conclusion of the experiments, any sample or culture remaining, including filtered seawater, would be destroyed by autoclaving on the ship. Supplies and equipment would be sterilized at the end of each experiment by autoclaving or using ethanol. The applicant and permit agents are experienced in using sterile techniques and in maintaining safe practices with microbial cultures. Location: Western Antarctic Peninsula Region. Dates of Permitted Activities: April 15–July 11, 2022. Permit Application: 2022–009 2. Applicant: Steven D. Emslie, Dept. of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, N.C. 28403 Activity for Which Permit Is Requested: Import into the U.S.A. The applicant seeks an Antarctic Conservation Act permit for the importation of tissue samples collected in the Ross Sea Region, Antarctica. Samples to be imported include avian bones and feathers collected from salvaged remains as well as fish, squid, krill, and marine algae samples collected opportunistically. Samples will be collected by Dr. Xiadong Liu, a collaborator of the applicant authorized under the Chinese Antarctic Program and shipped to the United States. Importation of these samples will allow for increased data collection and help to mitigate impacts to field research caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Location: Ross Sea Region, Antarctica. Dates of Permitted Activities: February 1, 2022–January 31, 2023. Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2021–18747 Filed 8–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:08 Aug 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–92748; File No. SR–DTC– 2021–011] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Depository Trust Company; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change Relating to Confidential Information, Market Disruption Events, Systems Disconnect, and Other Changes August 25, 2021. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 6 and for the reasons stated above, the Commission designates Friday, October 8, 2021, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the Proposed Rule Change (File No. SR–DTC–2021–011). For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–18670 Filed 8–30–21; 8:45 am] I. Introduction On June 25, 2021, Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) proposed rule change SR–DTC–2021–011 (the ‘‘Proposed Rule Change’’) pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder 2 to amend DTC’s rules relating to confidentiality requirements, market disruption events, systems disconnect, and other changes. The Proposed Rule Change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 13, 2021,3 and the Commission received one comment on Proposed Rule Change.4 Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 5 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 Change is effectively Friday, August 27, 2021. The Commission is extending the 45day review period for Commission action on the Proposed Rule Change. In order to provide the Commission with sufficient time to consider the Proposed Rule Change, the Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the Proposed Rule Change. BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–92756; File No. SR–FICC– 2021–007] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Remove the Early Unwind Intraday Charge, Change the Treatment of Short-Term Treasuries, and Make Other Changes August 25, 2021. 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 August 13, 2021, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (‘‘FICC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the clearing agency. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The proposed rule change consists of amendments to (i) the FICC Government Securities Division (‘‘GSD’’) Rulebook (‘‘Rules’’) 3 in order to remove the Early Unwind Intraday Charge (‘‘EUIC’’), (ii) the GSD Methodology Document—GSD Initial Market Risk Margin Model (‘‘QRM Methodology Document’’) 4 to 6 Id. 7 17 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 92342 (June 25, 2021), 86 FR 36833 (July 13, 2021) (File No. SR–DTC–2021–011). 4 The comment letter is available on the Commission’s website at https://www.sec.gov/ comments/sr-dtc-2021-011/srdtc2021011.htm. 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CFR 200.30–3(a)(31). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Capitalized terms used herein and not defined shall have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Rules, available at https://www.dtcc.com/legal/ rules-and-procedures.aspx. 4 The QRM Methodology Document was filed as a confidential exhibit in the rule filing and advance notice for GSD sensitivity VaR. See Securities 1 15 E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 31, 2021)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-92748; File No. SR-DTC-2021-011]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Depository Trust Company; Notice 
of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule 
Change Relating to Confidential Information, Market Disruption Events, 
Systems Disconnect, and Other Changes

August 25, 2021.

I. Introduction

    On June 25, 2021, Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') proposed rule 
change SR-DTC-2021-011 (the ``Proposed Rule Change'') pursuant to 
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ 
and Rule 19b-4 thereunder \2\ to amend DTC's rules relating to 
confidentiality requirements, market disruption events, systems 
disconnect, and other changes. The Proposed Rule Change was published 
for comment in the Federal Register on July 13, 2021,\3\ and the 
Commission received one comment on Proposed Rule Change.\4\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 92342 (June 25, 2021), 
86 FR 36833 (July 13, 2021) (File No. SR-DTC-2021-011).
    \4\ The comment letter is available on the Commission's website 
at https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-dtc-2021-011/srdtc2021011.htm.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \5\ 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 Change 
is effectively Friday, August 27, 2021.
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    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission is extending the 45-day review period for Commission 
action on the Proposed Rule Change. In order to provide the Commission 
with sufficient time to consider the Proposed Rule Change, the 
Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period 
within which to take action on the Proposed Rule Change.
    Accordingly, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \6\ and for 
the reasons stated above, the Commission designates Friday, October 8, 
2021, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve, 
disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove 
the Proposed Rule Change (File No. SR-DTC-2021-011).
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    \6\ Id.
    \7\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(31).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-18670 Filed 8-30-21; 8:45 am]
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