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Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE
American LLC; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Amend Rule 903
July 28, 2022.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3
notice is hereby given that on July 21,
2022, NYSE American LLC (‘‘NYSE
American’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed
with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the
proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have
been prepared by the self-regulatory
1 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
U.S.C. 78a.
3 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
2 15
13 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
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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 Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to to [sic]
amend Rule 903 (Series of Options
Open for Trading), Commentary .10
regarding the Short Term Option Series
Program. The proposed rule change is
available on the Exchange’s website at
www.nyse.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
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 those 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 parts of such
statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to amend
Rule 903 (Series of Options Open for
Trading). Specifically, the Exchange
proposes to amend Commentary .10 to
Rule 903 to account for conflicts
between different provisions within the
Short Term Option Series (‘‘STOS’’)
rule. The Exchange notes that this
proposal is substantively identical to the
strike interval proposal recently
submitted by Nasdaq ISE, LLC (‘‘Nasdaq
ISE’’) and approved by the Securities
and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’).4
In 2021, the Exchange amended Rule
903, Commentary .10 (‘‘Commentary
.10’’) to limit the intervals between
strikes in equity options listed as part of
the Short Term Option Series Program
(the ‘‘STOS Program’’), excluding
4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 95085
(June 10, 2022), 87 FR 36353 (June 16, 2022) (SR–
ISE–2022–10) (approval order) (‘‘ISE Strike Interval
Clarification’’). The Exchange notes that the rule
change set forth in the ISE Strike Interval
Clarification will be implemented on August 1,
2022.
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Exchange-Traded Fund Shares 5 and
Section 107 Securities,6 that have an
expiration date more than twenty-one
days from the listing date (‘‘Strike
Interval Proposal’’).7 The Strike Interval
Proposal adopted a new paragraph (e) to
Commentary .10 that included a table
intended to specify the applicable strike
intervals for STOS in equity options,
excluding Exchange-Traded Fund
Shares and Section 107 Securities,
which have an expiration date more
than twenty-one days from the listing
date. The newly adopted Commentary
.10(e) was intended to establish strike
intervals that would supersede those set
forth in Commentary .10(d).8 The Strike
Interval Proposal was designed to
reduce the density of strike intervals
that would be listed in later weeks,
within the STOS Program, by utilizing
limitations for intervals between strikes
which have an expiration date more
than twenty-one days from the listing
date.
At this time, the Exchange proposes to
amend Commentary .10(e), and delete
note 4 thereto, to alleviate any
ambiguity regarding the appropriate
strike interval per Commentary .10 (i.e.,
whether to apply paragraph (d) or (e) of
Commentary .10).
Currently, the table within
Commentary .10(e) is as follows: 9
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Share price
Tier
Average daily volume
Less than $25
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1 .....................
2 .....................
3 .....................
Greater than 5,000 ..................................
Greater than 1,000 to 5,000 ....................
0 to 1,000 ................................................
$25 to less
than $75
$0.50
1.00
2.50
$75 to less
than $150
$1.00
1.00
5.00
$1.00
1.00
5.00
$150 to less
than $500
$5.00
5.00
5.00
$500 or
greater
$5.00
10.00
10.00
The first sentence of Commentary
.10(e) provides that ‘‘[n]otwithstanding
subparagraph (d) above, when Short
Term Option Series in equity options
(excluding options on Exchange-Traded
Fund Shares and Section 107 Securities)
have an expiration more than 21 days
from the listing date, the strike interval
for each option class will be based on
the table below.’’
To alleviate ambiguity, the Exchange
proposes to delete the first clause of
Commentary .10(e) (i.e., to delete
‘‘Notwithstanding subparagraph (d)’’),
and to add language specifying that the
strike intervals in Commentary .10(e)
would apply. Specifically, proposed
Commentary .10(e) would provide that
‘‘[w]hen Short Term Option Series in
equity options (excluding options on
Exchange-Traded Fund Shares and
Section 107 Securities) have an
expiration more than 21 days from the
listing date, the table below, which
specifies the applicable interval for
listing, will apply’’ (emphasis supplied).
The Exchange proposes to add the
phrase ‘‘which specifies the applicable
interval for listing’’ to make clear that
the table within Commentary .10(e),
which provides for the listing of
intervals based on certain parameters
(i.e., average daily volume and share
price) dictates the permitted intervals,
unless Commentary .10(d) specifically
provides for a greater interval (as
described below).
To add further clarity, the Exchange
proposes to add a new sentence within
Commentary .10(e), which would state
that ‘‘[t]o the extent there is a conflict
between applying Commentary .10(d)
and the below table, the greater interval
would apply.’’ Today, there are
instances where a conflict is presented
as between the application of the table
within Commentary .10(e) and the rule
text within Commentary .10(d) with
respect to the correct interval. Adding
the proposed sentence would make
clear to ATP Holders the applicable
intervals where there is a conflict
between the rule text within
subparagraph (e) and the rule text
within subparagraph (d), thereby
providing certainty as to the outcome.
Specifically, subparagraph (d) would
govern only in the event that the strike
interval would be greater. Should
subparagraph (d) provide for a lesser
strike interval, it would not apply (and
subparagraph (e) would apply). The
following examples are designed to
illustrate this point.
Example 1: Assume a Tier 1 stock that
closed on the last day of Q1 with a
quarterly share price higher than $75
but less than $150. Therefore, utilizing
the table within Commentary .10(e), the
interval would be $1.00 for strikes
added during Q2 even for strikes above
$150. Next, assume during Q2 the share
price rises above $150. Utilizing only
the table within Commentary .10(e), the
interval would be $1.00 even though the
stock is now trading above $150 because
the Share Price for purposes of
Commentary .10(e) was calculated
utilizing data from the prior calendar
quarter. However, a separate rule,
Commentary .10(d), provides that the
Exchange may list a STOS at $2.50
intervals where the strike price is above
$150. In other words, there is a potential
conflict between the permitted strike
intervals above $150. In this example,
Commentary .10(e) would specify a
$1.00 interval whereas Commentary
.10(d) would specify a $2.50 interval. As
proposed, the Exchange proposes to
apply the greater interval. The greater
interval would then be $2.50 as per
Commentary .10(d) in this scenario.
Therefore, the following strikes would
be eligible to list: $152.5 and $157.5. For
strikes less than $150, the following
strikes would be eligible to list: $149
and $148 because STOS with expiration
dates more than 21 days from the listing
date as well as STOS with expiration
dates less than 21 days from the listing
5 The term Exchange-Traded Fund Shares
includes Exchange-listed securities representing
interests in open-end unit investment trusts or
open-end management investment companies that
hold securities (including fixed income securities)
based on an index or a portfolio of securities. See
Rule 900.2NY(24).
6 The term Section 107 Securities is the collective
definition for the following securities: ‘‘IndexLinked Securities’’, ‘‘Commodity-Linked
Securities’’, ‘‘Currency-Linked Securities’’, ‘‘Fixed
Income-Linked Securities’’, ‘‘Futures-Linked
Securities’’, and ‘‘Combination-Linked Securities’’.
See Sections 107D, 107E, 107F, 107G, 107H and
107I of the Company Guide.
7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 92336
(July 7, 2021) 86 FR 36827 (July 13, 2021) (SR–
NYSEAMER–2021–32) (immediately effective
Strike Interval Proposal to limit STOS Intervals
between strikes).
8 See Rule 903, Commentary .10(d) (providing in
relevant part that ‘‘[t]he strike price interval for
Short Term Option Series may be $0.50 or greater
for option classes that trade in $1 strike price
intervals and are in the Short Term Option Series
Program. If the class does not trade in $1 strike
price intervals, the strike price interval for Short
Term Option Series may be (i) $0.50 or greater
where the strike price is less than $100; (ii) $1.00
or greater where the strike price is between $100
and $150; or (iii) $2.50 or greater for strike prices
greater than $150.’’).
9 See Rule 903, Commentary .10(e), note 1
(describing the Share Price); note 2 (describing the
Average Daily Volume or ‘‘ADV’’); and note 3
(providing that newly-listed options will not be
subject to subparagraph (e) until after the end of the
first full calendar quarter following the date the
option class was first listed for trading on any
options market).
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date would both be eligible to list $1
intervals pursuant to paragraphs (d) and
(e) to Commentary .10.
Example 2: Assume a Tier 2 stock that
closed on the last day of Q1 with a
quarterly share price less than $25.
Therefore, utilizing the table within
Commentary .10(e), the interval would
be $1.00 for strikes added during Q2
even for strikes above $25. Next, assume
during Q2 the share price rises above
$100. Utilizing only the table within
Commentary .10(e), the interval would
be $1.00 even though the stock is now
trading above $100 because the Share
Price for purposes of Commentary
.10(e), was calculated utilizing data
from the prior calendar quarter.
However, Commentary .10(d), provides
that the Exchange may list a STOS at
$1.00 intervals where the strike price is
above $100. As proposed, the Exchange
would apply the greater interval,
however, the $1.00 interval is the same
in both cases in this scenario and
therefore there is no conflict. Now
assume during the quarter the price rose
above $150. Utilizing only the table
within Commentary .10(e), the interval
would continue to be $1.00 because the
Share Price relied on data from the prior
calendar quarter, however, pursuant to
Commentary .10(d), the interval would
be $2.50 for strike prices above $150.
The greater interval would then be $2.50
as per Commentary .10(d) in this
scenario.
Example 3: Assume a Tier 3 stock that
closed on the last day of Q1 with a
quarterly share price less than $25.
Therefore, utilizing the table within
Commentary .10(e), the interval would
be $2.50 for strikes added during Q2
even for strikes above $25. Next, assume
during Q2 the share price rises above
$100. Utilizing only the table within
Commentary .10(e), the interval would
be $2.50 even though the stock was
trading above $100 because the Share
Price for purposes of Commentary
.10(e), was calculated utilizing data
from the prior calendar quarter.
However, Commentary .10(d) provides
that the Exchange may list a STOS at
$1.00 intervals where the strike price is
above $100. The greater interval would
then be $2.50 as per the table in
Commentary .10(e) in this scenario.
In addition, the Exchange proposes to
delete the last sentence of the first
paragraph of Commentary .10(e), which
states that ‘‘[t]he below table indicates
the applicable strike intervals and
supersedes subparagraph (d) above,
which permits additional series to be
opened for trading on the Exchange
when the Exchange deems it necessary
to maintain an orderly market, to meet
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price of the underlying security moves
substantially from the exercise price or
prices of the series already opened.’’
The Exchange believes the reference to
Commentary .10(d) is an error as
Commentary .10(c) (not subparagraph
(d)) describes adding series of options in
the STOS Program.10 The table within
Commentary .10(e) impacts permissible
strike intervals. Because there should be
no conflict between strike intervals set
forth in Commentary .10(e) and details
about adding option series set forth in
Commentary .10(c) (albeit erroneously
referred to as Commentary .10(d)), the
Exchange believes that deleting this
reference will avoid potential confusion.
Finally, consistent with the foregoing,
the Exchange proposes to delete note 4
to the table in Commentary .10(e),
which provides that ‘‘[n]otwithstanding
the limitations imposed by this
subparagraph (e), this subparagraph (e)
does not amend the range of strikes for
Short Term Option Series that may be
listed pursuant to subparagraph (d)
above,’’ which deletion would add
clarity and consistency to Commentary
.10 and limit the potential for confusion
or ambiguity. In addition, the Exchange
believes this sentence is unnecessary
given the foregoing changes that
propose to clarify the circumstances
when either subparagraph (e) or
subparagraph (d) applies to strike
intervals.
Implementation
The Exchange proposes to implement
this rule change on August 1, 2022,
consistent with the date of ISE’s rule
change per the ISE Strike Interval
Clarification.11 The Exchange will issue
a Trader Update to notify ATP Holders
of the implementation date.
10 As discussed herein, Commentary .10(d) relates
to Strike Intervals, whereas Commentary .10(c),
regarding ‘‘Additional Series,’’ provides that ‘‘[i]f
the Exchange opens less than thirty (30) Short Term
Option Series for a Short Term Option Expiration
Date, additional series may be opened for trading
on the Exchange when the Exchange deems it
necessary to maintain an orderly market, to meet
customer demand or when the market price of the
underlying security moves substantially from the
exercise price or prices of the series already
opened.’’ The language of the filing indicates the
intent to (correctly) refer to Commentary .10(c). See
Strike Interval Proposal, 86 FR at 36829 (providing
that the table in Commentary .10(e), ‘‘indicates the
applicable strike intervals and supersedes Rule 903,
Commentary .10(c), which currently permits 10
additional series to be opened for trading on the
Exchange when the Exchange deems it necessary to
maintain an orderly market, to meet customer
demand or when the market price of the underlying
security moves substantially from the exercise price
or prices of the series already opened.’’) (emphasis
supplied).
11 See ISE Strike Interval Clarification, supra note
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2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes the proposed
rule change is consistent with the Act
and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to the Exchange
and, in particular, the requirements of
Section 6(b) of the Act.12 Specifically,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Section
6(b)(5) 13 requirements that the rules of
an exchange be designed to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged
in regulating, clearing, settling,
processing information with respect to,
and facilitating transactions in
securities, 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
proposed rule maintains the goal of the
Strike Interval Proposal and continues
to limit the intervals between strikes
listed in the STOS Program that have an
expiration date more than twenty-one
days.14
The Exchange’s proposal to add
clarifying language to the first sentence
of Commentary .10(e), is consistent with
the Act because it will make clear that
the only permitted intervals are as
specified in the table within
Commentary .10(e), except in the case
where Commentary .10(d) provides for a
greater interval. This amendment will
bring greater transparency to the rule.
Adopting a new sentence within
Commentary .10(e) to address a
potential conflict between provisions in
the STOS rule, specifically as between
the application of the table within
Commentary .10(e) and the rule text
within Commentary .10(d), with respect
to the correct interval is consistent with
the Act. Proposed Commentary .10(e)
will make clear to ATP Holders the
applicable intervals when there is a
conflict between the rule text within
Commentary .10(e) and the rule text
within Commentary .10(d), thereby
providing certainty as to the outcome.
Further, the proposed new rule text
promotes just and equitable principles
of trade by adding transparency to the
manner in which the Exchange
implements its listing rules, and
protects investors and the general public
by removing uncertainty.
The Exchange believes that deleting
the last sentence of the first paragraph
of Commentary .10(e) is consistent with
the Act. The table within Commentary
12 15
U.S.C. 78f(b).
U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
14 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
13 15
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.10(e) supersedes other rules pertaining
to strike intervals, but the table does
[sic] is not intended to supersede (or
conflict with) rules governing the
addition of options series, per
Commentary .10(c). Therefore, deleting
the (erroneous) reference to
Commentary .10(d) in proposed
Commentary .10(e) will avoid confusion
regarding the application of each
paragraph, which clarity would protect
investors and the general public.
Removing note 4 to the table in
Commentary .10(e) is consistent with
the Act because while the range
limitations continue to be applicable,
the strike ranges do not conflict with
strike intervals, rendering the sentence
unnecessary and potentially confusing.
Also, the proposed rule text within
Commentary .10(e) otherwise indicates
when Commentary .10(d) would apply.
As noted here, the Strike Interval
Proposal was designed to reduce the
density of strike intervals that would be
listed in later weeks, within the STOS
Program, by utilizing limitations for
intervals between strikes which have an
expiration date more than twenty-one
days from the listing date. The
Exchange’s proposal furthers this goal as
it intends to continue to remove certain
strike intervals where there exist
clusters of strikes whose characteristics
closely resemble one another and,
therefore, do not serve different trading
needs, rendering these strikes less
useful.15
Also, the Strike Interval Proposal will
continue to reduce the number of strikes
listed on the Exchange, allowing Lead
Market Makers and Market Makers to
expend their capital in the options
market in a more efficient manner,
thereby improving overall market
quality on the Exchange.
Additionally, by making clear that the
greater interval would control as
between the Commentary .10(e) and
Commentary .10(d), the Exchange is
reducing the number of strikes listed in
a manner consistent with the intent of
the Strike Interval Proposal (i.e., to
reduce strikes which were farther out in
time). The result of this clarification is
to select wider strike intervals for STOS
in equity options that have an
expiration date more than twenty-one
days from the listing date. This
proposed rule change would harmonize
strike intervals as between inner
weeklies (those having less than 21 days
from the listing date) and outer weeklies
(those having more than 21 days from
the listing date) so that strike intervals
are not widening as the listing date
approaches.
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 that is not
necessary or appropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act. The
proposed rule change is not designed to
impact competition but rather is
designed to clarify a potential ambiguity
regarding strike intervals that exists in
the current STOS rule.
The Exchange anticipates that this
proposal, which is consistent with a
Commission-approved rule of another
options exchange, will be adopted by
other option exchanges and therefore
would have no impact on
competition.16
In addition to alleviating potential
ambiguity, the proposed rule will
further the goal of limiting the number
of STOS Program strike intervals
available for quoting and trading on the
Exchange for all ATP Holders. The
Exchange continues to balance the
needs of market participants by
continuing to offer a number of strikes
to meet a market participant’s
investment objective. The Exchange’s
Strike Interval Proposal does not impose
an undue burden on inter-market
competition as this Strike Interval
Proposal does not impact the listings
available at another self-regulatory
organization.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From
Members, Participants, or Others
No written comments were solicited
or received with respect to 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 after the date of
the filing, or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate, it has
become effective pursuant to 19(b)(3)(A)
of the Act 17 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 18
thereunder.
16 See
ISE Strike Interval Clarification, supra note
4.
17 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b–
4(f)(6)(iii) requires a self-regulatory organization to
give the Commission written notice of its intent to
file the proposed rule change, along with a brief
18 17
15 For example, two strikes that are densely
clustered may have the same risk properties and
may also be the same percentage out-of-the money.
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A proposed rule change filed under
Rule 19b–4(f)(6) 19 normally does not
become operative prior to 30 days after
the date of the filing. However, pursuant
to Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii),20 the
Commission may designate a shorter
time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public
interest. The Exchange has requested
that the Commission waive the 30-day
operative delay so that the Exchange
may implement the proposed rule
change on August 1, 2022—the same
time other exchanges are implementing
an identical change.21 The Commission
believes that waiver of the 30-day
operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public
interest because the proposed rule
change does not raise any new or novel
issues. Accordingly, the Commission
hereby waives the operative delay.22
At any time within 60 days of the
filing of such proposed rule change, the
Commission summarily may
temporarily suspend such rule change if
it appears to the Commission that such
action is necessary or appropriate in the
public interest, for the protection of
investors, or otherwise in furtherance of
the purposes of the Act. If the
Commission takes such action, the
Commission shall institute proceedings
to determine whether the proposed rule
change 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–
description and 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. The Exchange
has satisfied this requirement.
19 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
20 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii).
21 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 95085
(June 10, 2022), 87 FR 36353 (June 16, 2022) (SR–
ISE–2022–10) (Order Approving a Proposed Rule
Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, to
Amend ISE Options 4, Section 5, Series of Options
Contracts Open for Trading).
22 For purposes only of waiving the 30-day
operative delay, the Commission also has
considered the proposed rule’s impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See
15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
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COMMISSION
Paper Comments
[Release No. 34–95380; File No. SR–MSRB–
2022–03]
• 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–NYSEAMER–2022–33. 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
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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.
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–NYSEAMER–2022–33 and
should be submitted on or before
August 24,2022.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.23
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Deputy Secretary.
Self-Regulatory Organizations;
Municipal Securities Rulemaking
Board; Notice of Withdrawal of
Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Certain Rates of Assessment for Rate
Card Fees Under MSRB Rules A–11
and A–13, Institute an Annual Rate
Card Process for Future Rate
Amendments, and Provide for Certain
Technical Amendments to MSRB Rules
A–11, A–12, and A–13
July 28, 2022.
On June 2, 2022, the Municipal
Securities Rulemaking Board (‘‘MSRB’’)
filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant
to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 1 (‘‘Exchange
Act’’) and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a
proposed rule change to amend MSRB
Rules A–11, A–12, and A–13. The
proposed rule change was published for
comment in the Federal Register on
June 15, 2022.3
On July 21, 2022, MSRB withdrew the
proposed rule change (SR–MSRB–2022–
03).
For the Commission, pursuant to delegated
authority.4
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Deputy Secretary.
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Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Amend Rule 6.4–O
July 28, 2022.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3
notice is hereby given that, on July 21,
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2022), 87 FR 36164 (June 15, 2022). Comments on
the proposed rule change can be found at: https://
www.sec.gov/comments/sr-msrb-2022-03/
srmsrb202203.htm.
4 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
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Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ‘‘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 Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to amend
Rule 6.4–O (Series of Options Open for
Trading), Commentary .07 regarding the
Short Term Option Series Program. The
proposed rule change is available on the
Exchange’s website at www.nyse.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
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 those 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 parts of such
statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to amend
Rule 6.4–O (Series of Options Open for
Trading). Specifically, the Exchange
proposes to amend Commentary .07 to
Rule 6.4–O to account for conflicts
between different provisions within the
Short Term Option Series (‘‘STOS’’)
rule. The Exchange notes that this
proposal is substantively identical to the
strike interval proposal recently
submitted by Nasdaq ISE, LLC (‘‘Nasdaq
ISE’’) and approved by the Securities
and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’).4
In 2021, the Exchange amended Rule
6.4–O, Commentary .07 (‘‘Commentary
.07’’) to limit the intervals between
strikes in equity options listed as part of
4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 95085
(June 10, 2022), 87 FR 36353 (June 16, 2022) (SR–
ISE–2022–10) (approval order) (‘‘ISE Strike Interval
Clarification’’). The Exchange notes that the rule
change set forth in the ISE Strike Interval
Clarification will be implemented on August 1,
2022.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-95387; File No. SR-NYSEAMER-2022-33]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Rule 903
July 28, 2022.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby given
that on July 21, 2022, NYSE American LLC (``NYSE American'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``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
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to to [sic] amend Rule 903 (Series of Options
Open for Trading), Commentary .10 regarding the Short Term Option
Series Program. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at www.nyse.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 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 those 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 parts of such statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 903 (Series of Options Open for
Trading). Specifically, the Exchange proposes to amend Commentary .10
to Rule 903 to account for conflicts between different provisions
within the Short Term Option Series (``STOS'') rule. The Exchange notes
that this proposal is substantively identical to the strike interval
proposal recently submitted by Nasdaq ISE, LLC (``Nasdaq ISE'') and
approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'').\4\
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\4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 95085 (June 10,
2022), 87 FR 36353 (June 16, 2022) (SR-ISE-2022-10) (approval order)
(``ISE Strike Interval Clarification''). The Exchange notes that the
rule change set forth in the ISE Strike Interval Clarification will
be implemented on August 1, 2022.
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In 2021, the Exchange amended Rule 903, Commentary .10
(``Commentary .10'') to limit the intervals between strikes in equity
options listed as part of the Short Term Option Series Program (the
``STOS Program''), excluding
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Exchange-Traded Fund Shares \5\ and Section 107 Securities,\6\ that
have an expiration date more than twenty-one days from the listing date
(``Strike Interval Proposal'').\7\ The Strike Interval Proposal adopted
a new paragraph (e) to Commentary .10 that included a table intended to
specify the applicable strike intervals for STOS in equity options,
excluding Exchange-Traded Fund Shares and Section 107 Securities, which
have an expiration date more than twenty-one days from the listing
date. The newly adopted Commentary .10(e) was intended to establish
strike intervals that would supersede those set forth in Commentary
.10(d).\8\ The Strike Interval Proposal was designed to reduce the
density of strike intervals that would be listed in later weeks, within
the STOS Program, by utilizing limitations for intervals between
strikes which have an expiration date more than twenty-one days from
the listing date.
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\5\ The term Exchange-Traded Fund Shares includes Exchange-
listed securities representing interests in open-end unit investment
trusts or open-end management investment companies that hold
securities (including fixed income securities) based on an index or
a portfolio of securities. See Rule 900.2NY(24).
\6\ The term Section 107 Securities is the collective definition
for the following securities: ``Index-Linked Securities'',
``Commodity-Linked Securities'', ``Currency-Linked Securities'',
``Fixed Income-Linked Securities'', ``Futures-Linked Securities'',
and ``Combination-Linked Securities''. See Sections 107D, 107E,
107F, 107G, 107H and 107I of the Company Guide.
\7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 92336 (July 7, 2021)
86 FR 36827 (July 13, 2021) (SR-NYSEAMER-2021-32) (immediately
effective Strike Interval Proposal to limit STOS Intervals between
strikes).
\8\ See Rule 903, Commentary .10(d) (providing in relevant part
that ``[t]he strike price interval for Short Term Option Series may
be $0.50 or greater for option classes that trade in $1 strike price
intervals and are in the Short Term Option Series Program. If the
class does not trade in $1 strike price intervals, the strike price
interval for Short Term Option Series may be (i) $0.50 or greater
where the strike price is less than $100; (ii) $1.00 or greater
where the strike price is between $100 and $150; or (iii) $2.50 or
greater for strike prices greater than $150.'').
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At this time, the Exchange proposes to amend Commentary .10(e), and
delete note 4 thereto, to alleviate any ambiguity regarding the
appropriate strike interval per Commentary .10 (i.e., whether to apply
paragraph (d) or (e) of Commentary .10).
Currently, the table within Commentary .10(e) is as follows: \9\
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\9\ See Rule 903, Commentary .10(e), note 1 (describing the
Share Price); note 2 (describing the Average Daily Volume or
``ADV''); and note 3 (providing that newly-listed options will not
be subject to subparagraph (e) until after the end of the first full
calendar quarter following the date the option class was first
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Tier Average daily volume $25 to less $75 to less $150 to less $500 or
Less than $25 than $75 than $150 than $500 greater
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1.................................... Greater than 5,000............... $0.50 $1.00 $1.00 $5.00 $5.00
2.................................... Greater than 1,000 to 5,000...... 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 10.00
3.................................... 0 to 1,000....................... 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00
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The first sentence of Commentary .10(e) provides that
``[n]otwithstanding subparagraph (d) above, when Short Term Option
Series in equity options (excluding options on Exchange-Traded Fund
Shares and Section 107 Securities) have an expiration more than 21 days
from the listing date, the strike interval for each option class will
be based on the table below.''
To alleviate ambiguity, the Exchange proposes to delete the first
clause of Commentary .10(e) (i.e., to delete ``Notwithstanding
subparagraph (d)''), and to add language specifying that the strike
intervals in Commentary .10(e) would apply. Specifically, proposed
Commentary .10(e) would provide that ``[w]hen Short Term Option Series
in equity options (excluding options on Exchange-Traded Fund Shares and
Section 107 Securities) have an expiration more than 21 days from the
listing date, the table below, which specifies the applicable interval
for listing, will apply'' (emphasis supplied). The Exchange proposes to
add the phrase ``which specifies the applicable interval for listing''
to make clear that the table within Commentary .10(e), which provides
for the listing of intervals based on certain parameters (i.e., average
daily volume and share price) dictates the permitted intervals, unless
Commentary .10(d) specifically provides for a greater interval (as
described below).
To add further clarity, the Exchange proposes to add a new sentence
within Commentary .10(e), which would state that ``[t]o the extent
there is a conflict between applying Commentary .10(d) and the below
table, the greater interval would apply.'' Today, there are instances
where a conflict is presented as between the application of the table
within Commentary .10(e) and the rule text within Commentary .10(d)
with respect to the correct interval. Adding the proposed sentence
would make clear to ATP Holders the applicable intervals where there is
a conflict between the rule text within subparagraph (e) and the rule
text within subparagraph (d), thereby providing certainty as to the
outcome. Specifically, subparagraph (d) would govern only in the event
that the strike interval would be greater. Should subparagraph (d)
provide for a lesser strike interval, it would not apply (and
subparagraph (e) would apply). The following examples are designed to
illustrate this point.
Example 1: Assume a Tier 1 stock that closed on the last day of Q1
with a quarterly share price higher than $75 but less than $150.
Therefore, utilizing the table within Commentary .10(e), the interval
would be $1.00 for strikes added during Q2 even for strikes above $150.
Next, assume during Q2 the share price rises above $150. Utilizing only
the table within Commentary .10(e), the interval would be $1.00 even
though the stock is now trading above $150 because the Share Price for
purposes of Commentary .10(e) was calculated utilizing data from the
prior calendar quarter. However, a separate rule, Commentary .10(d),
provides that the Exchange may list a STOS at $2.50 intervals where the
strike price is above $150. In other words, there is a potential
conflict between the permitted strike intervals above $150. In this
example, Commentary .10(e) would specify a $1.00 interval whereas
Commentary .10(d) would specify a $2.50 interval. As proposed, the
Exchange proposes to apply the greater interval. The greater interval
would then be $2.50 as per Commentary .10(d) in this scenario.
Therefore, the following strikes would be eligible to list: $152.5 and
$157.5. For strikes less than $150, the following strikes would be
eligible to list: $149 and $148 because STOS with expiration dates more
than 21 days from the listing date as well as STOS with expiration
dates less than 21 days from the listing
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date would both be eligible to list $1 intervals pursuant to paragraphs
(d) and (e) to Commentary .10.
Example 2: Assume a Tier 2 stock that closed on the last day of Q1
with a quarterly share price less than $25. Therefore, utilizing the
table within Commentary .10(e), the interval would be $1.00 for strikes
added during Q2 even for strikes above $25. Next, assume during Q2 the
share price rises above $100. Utilizing only the table within
Commentary .10(e), the interval would be $1.00 even though the stock is
now trading above $100 because the Share Price for purposes of
Commentary .10(e), was calculated utilizing data from the prior
calendar quarter. However, Commentary .10(d), provides that the
Exchange may list a STOS at $1.00 intervals where the strike price is
above $100. As proposed, the Exchange would apply the greater interval,
however, the $1.00 interval is the same in both cases in this scenario
and therefore there is no conflict. Now assume during the quarter the
price rose above $150. Utilizing only the table within Commentary
.10(e), the interval would continue to be $1.00 because the Share Price
relied on data from the prior calendar quarter, however, pursuant to
Commentary .10(d), the interval would be $2.50 for strike prices above
$150. The greater interval would then be $2.50 as per Commentary .10(d)
in this scenario.
Example 3: Assume a Tier 3 stock that closed on the last day of Q1
with a quarterly share price less than $25. Therefore, utilizing the
table within Commentary .10(e), the interval would be $2.50 for strikes
added during Q2 even for strikes above $25. Next, assume during Q2 the
share price rises above $100. Utilizing only the table within
Commentary .10(e), the interval would be $2.50 even though the stock
was trading above $100 because the Share Price for purposes of
Commentary .10(e), was calculated utilizing data from the prior
calendar quarter. However, Commentary .10(d) provides that the Exchange
may list a STOS at $1.00 intervals where the strike price is above
$100. The greater interval would then be $2.50 as per the table in
Commentary .10(e) in this scenario.
In addition, the Exchange proposes to delete the last sentence of
the first paragraph of Commentary .10(e), which states that ``[t]he
below table indicates the applicable strike intervals and supersedes
subparagraph (d) above, which permits additional series to be opened
for trading on the Exchange when the Exchange deems it necessary to
maintain an orderly market, to meet customer demand or when the market
price of the underlying security moves substantially from the exercise
price or prices of the series already opened.'' The Exchange believes
the reference to Commentary .10(d) is an error as Commentary .10(c)
(not subparagraph (d)) describes adding series of options in the STOS
Program.\10\ The table within Commentary .10(e) impacts permissible
strike intervals. Because there should be no conflict between strike
intervals set forth in Commentary .10(e) and details about adding
option series set forth in Commentary .10(c) (albeit erroneously
referred to as Commentary .10(d)), the Exchange believes that deleting
this reference will avoid potential confusion.
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\10\ As discussed herein, Commentary .10(d) relates to Strike
Intervals, whereas Commentary .10(c), regarding ``Additional
Series,'' provides that ``[i]f the Exchange opens less than thirty
(30) Short Term Option Series for a Short Term Option Expiration
Date, additional series may be opened for trading on the Exchange
when the Exchange deems it necessary to maintain an orderly market,
to meet customer demand or when the market price of the underlying
security moves substantially from the exercise price or prices of
the series already opened.'' The language of the filing indicates
the intent to (correctly) refer to Commentary .10(c). See Strike
Interval Proposal, 86 FR at 36829 (providing that the table in
Commentary .10(e), ``indicates the applicable strike intervals and
supersedes Rule 903, Commentary .10(c), which currently permits 10
additional series to be opened for trading on the Exchange when the
Exchange deems it necessary to maintain an orderly market, to meet
customer demand or when the market price of the underlying security
moves substantially from the exercise price or prices of the series
already opened.'') (emphasis supplied).
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Finally, consistent with the foregoing, the Exchange proposes to
delete note 4 to the table in Commentary .10(e), which provides that
``[n]otwithstanding the limitations imposed by this subparagraph (e),
this subparagraph (e) does not amend the range of strikes for Short
Term Option Series that may be listed pursuant to subparagraph (d)
above,'' which deletion would add clarity and consistency to Commentary
.10 and limit the potential for confusion or ambiguity. In addition,
the Exchange believes this sentence is unnecessary given the foregoing
changes that propose to clarify the circumstances when either
subparagraph (e) or subparagraph (d) applies to strike intervals.
Implementation
The Exchange proposes to implement this rule change on August 1,
2022, consistent with the date of ISE's rule change per the ISE Strike
Interval Clarification.\11\ The Exchange will issue a Trader Update to
notify ATP Holders of the implementation date.
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2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the
Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the
Act.\12\ Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change
is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \13\ requirements that the rules
of an exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts
and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to
foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating,
clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and
facilitating transactions in securities, 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 proposed rule maintains the goal of the Strike Interval Proposal
and continues to limit the intervals between strikes listed in the STOS
Program that have an expiration date more than twenty-one days.\14\
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\13\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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The Exchange's proposal to add clarifying language to the first
sentence of Commentary .10(e), is consistent with the Act because it
will make clear that the only permitted intervals are as specified in
the table within Commentary .10(e), except in the case where Commentary
.10(d) provides for a greater interval. This amendment will bring
greater transparency to the rule.
Adopting a new sentence within Commentary .10(e) to address a
potential conflict between provisions in the STOS rule, specifically as
between the application of the table within Commentary .10(e) and the
rule text within Commentary .10(d), with respect to the correct
interval is consistent with the Act. Proposed Commentary .10(e) will
make clear to ATP Holders the applicable intervals when there is a
conflict between the rule text within Commentary .10(e) and the rule
text within Commentary .10(d), thereby providing certainty as to the
outcome. Further, the proposed new rule text promotes just and
equitable principles of trade by adding transparency to the manner in
which the Exchange implements its listing rules, and protects investors
and the general public by removing uncertainty.
The Exchange believes that deleting the last sentence of the first
paragraph of Commentary .10(e) is consistent with the Act. The table
within Commentary
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.10(e) supersedes other rules pertaining to strike intervals, but the
table does [sic] is not intended to supersede (or conflict with) rules
governing the addition of options series, per Commentary .10(c).
Therefore, deleting the (erroneous) reference to Commentary .10(d) in
proposed Commentary .10(e) will avoid confusion regarding the
application of each paragraph, which clarity would protect investors
and the general public.
Removing note 4 to the table in Commentary .10(e) is consistent
with the Act because while the range limitations continue to be
applicable, the strike ranges do not conflict with strike intervals,
rendering the sentence unnecessary and potentially confusing. Also, the
proposed rule text within Commentary .10(e) otherwise indicates when
Commentary .10(d) would apply.
As noted here, the Strike Interval Proposal was designed to reduce
the density of strike intervals that would be listed in later weeks,
within the STOS Program, by utilizing limitations for intervals between
strikes which have an expiration date more than twenty-one days from
the listing date. The Exchange's proposal furthers this goal as it
intends to continue to remove certain strike intervals where there
exist clusters of strikes whose characteristics closely resemble one
another and, therefore, do not serve different trading needs, rendering
these strikes less useful.\15\
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Also, the Strike Interval Proposal will continue to reduce the
number of strikes listed on the Exchange, allowing Lead Market Makers
and Market Makers to expend their capital in the options market in a
more efficient manner, thereby improving overall market quality on the
Exchange.
Additionally, by making clear that the greater interval would
control as between the Commentary .10(e) and Commentary .10(d), the
Exchange is reducing the number of strikes listed in a manner
consistent with the intent of the Strike Interval Proposal (i.e., to
reduce strikes which were farther out in time). The result of this
clarification is to select wider strike intervals for STOS in equity
options that have an expiration date more than twenty-one days from the
listing date. This proposed rule change would harmonize strike
intervals as between inner weeklies (those having less than 21 days
from the listing date) and outer weeklies (those having more than 21
days from the listing date) so that strike intervals are not widening
as the listing date approaches.
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 that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed rule change is
not designed to impact competition but rather is designed to clarify a
potential ambiguity regarding strike intervals that exists in the
current STOS rule.
The Exchange anticipates that this proposal, which is consistent
with a Commission-approved rule of another options exchange, will be
adopted by other option exchanges and therefore would have no impact on
competition.\16\
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\16\ See ISE Strike Interval Clarification, supra note 4.
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In addition to alleviating potential ambiguity, the proposed rule
will further the goal of limiting the number of STOS Program strike
intervals available for quoting and trading on the Exchange for all ATP
Holders. The Exchange continues to balance the needs of market
participants by continuing to offer a number of strikes to meet a
market participant's investment objective. The Exchange's Strike
Interval Proposal does not impose an undue burden on inter-market
competition as this Strike Interval Proposal does not impact the
listings available at another self-regulatory organization.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others
No written comments were solicited or received with respect to 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 after the date of the filing, or such
shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective
pursuant to 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \17\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \18\
thereunder.
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\17\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\18\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and 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.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \19\ normally
does not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of the
filing. However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\20\ the Commission
may designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has
requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay so that
the Exchange may implement the proposed rule change on August 1, 2022--
the same time other exchanges are implementing an identical change.\21\
The Commission believes that waiver of the 30-day operative delay is
consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest
because the proposed rule change does not raise any new or novel
issues. Accordingly, the Commission hereby waives the operative
delay.\22\
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\19\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
\20\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
\21\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 95085 (June 10,
2022), 87 FR 36353 (June 16, 2022) (SR-ISE-2022-10) (Order Approving
a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, to Amend ISE
Options 4, Section 5, Series of Options Contracts Open for Trading).
\22\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission also 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 such proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change 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 [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-
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NYSEAMER-2022-33 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-NYSEAMER-2022-33. 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 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. 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-NYSEAMER-2022-33 and
should be submitted on or before August 24, 2022.
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\23\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12), (59).
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\23\
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-16553 Filed 8-2-22; 8:45 am]
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