Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 7.19-E, 77907-77910 [2022-27500]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 243 / Tuesday, December 20, 2022 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 estimates that the annual hour burden of the collection of information imposed by rule 19b–1(e) would be approximately five hours per fund, at a cost of $6,599.50.6 Because the staff estimates that, each year, one fund will file an application pursuant to rule 19b– 1(e), the total burden for the information collection is 5 hours at a cost of $6,599.50. Commission staff estimates that there is no hour burden associated with complying with the collection of information component of rule 19b–1(c). This estimate assumes that UITs using rule 19b–1(c) do not have their own employees or staff and that the mechanics of the notice requirement would be handled by a UIT sponsor or trustee as an accommodation for the UIT. As such, the costs related to this aspect of the collection of information are captured in the external cost estimates below. As noted above, Commission staff understands that funds that file an application under rule 19b–1(e) generally use outside counsel to prepare the application.7 The staff estimates that, on average, outside counsel spends 10 hours preparing a rule 19b–1(e) application, including eight hours by an associate and two hours by a partner. Outside counsel billing arrangements and rates vary based on numerous factors, but the staff has estimated the average cost of outside counsel as $531 per hour, based on information received from funds, intermediaries, and their counsel. The staff therefore estimates that the average cost of outside counsel preparation of the rule 19b–1(e) exemptive application is $5,310.8 Because the staff estimates that, each year, one fund will file an application pursuant to rule 19b–1(e), the total annual cost burden imposed by the exemptive application requirements of rule 19b–1(e) is estimated to be $5,310. The Commission staff estimates that there are approximately 1,779 UITs that may rely on rule 19b–1(c) to make capital gains distributions.9 The staff estimates that, on average, these UITs inflation, the staff estimates that the current average cost of board of director time is approximately $4,770. 6 This estimate is based on the following calculations: $1,785 (3.5 hours × $510 = $1,785) plus $44.5 (0.5 hours × $89 = $44.5) plus $4,770 equals $6,599.50 (cost of one application). 7 This understanding is based on conversations with representatives from the fund industry. 8 This estimate is based on the following calculation: 10 hours multiplied by $531per hour equals $5,310. 9 See 2022 Investment Company Fact Book, Investment Company Institute, available at https:// www.icifactbook.org/pdf/2022_factbook.pdf (totaling the number of taxable debt and tax-free debt UITs presented in Table 14). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Dec 19, 2022 Jkt 259001 rely on rule 19b–1(c) once a year to make a capital gains distribution.10 In most cases, the trustee of the UIT is responsible for preparing and sending the notices that must accompany a capital gains distribution under rule 19b–1(c)(2). These notices require limited preparation, the cost of which accounts for only a small, indiscrete portion of the comprehensive fee charged by the trustee for its services to the UIT. The staff believes that as a matter of good business practice, and for tax preparation reasons, UITs would collect and distribute the capital gains information required to be sent to unitholders under rule 19b–1(c) even in the absence of the rule. The staff estimates that the cost of preparing and distributing a notice for a capital gains distribution under rule 19b–1(c)(2) is approximately $50.11 Thus, the staff estimates that the capital gains distribution notice requirement imposes an annual cost on UITs of approximately $88,950.12 The staff therefore estimates that the total cost imposed by rule 19b–1 is $94,260.13 An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Written comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information 10 The number of times UITs rely on the rule to make capital gains distributions depends on a wide range of factors and, thus, can vary greatly across years and UITs. UITs may distribute capital gains biannually, annually, quarterly, or at other intervals. Additionally, a number of UITs are organized as grantor trusts, and therefore do not generally make capital gains distributions under rule 19b–1(c), or may not rely on rule 19b–1(c) as they do not meet the rule’s requirements. 11 Although the $50 estimate is consistent with prior renewals it is possible that the actual costs have decreased over time as a result of electronic automation or other efficiencies. In an abundance of a caution, and for purposes of this Paperwork Reduction Act renewal, we are assuming on a conservative basis that this cost has not changed. 12 This estimate is based on the following calculation: 1,779 UITs multiplied by $50 equals $88,950. 13 This estimate is based on the following calculation: $88,950 (total cost associated with rule 19b–1(c)) + $5,310 (total cost associated with rule 19b–1(e)) = $94,260. PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77907 technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted by February 21, 2023. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information under the PRA unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Please direct your written comments to: David Bottom, Acting Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o John Pezzullo, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 or send an email to: PRA_ Mailbox@sec.gov. Dated: December 14, 2022. Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–27488 Filed 12–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–96499; File No. SR– NYSEARCA–2022–80] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 7.19–E December 14, 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 December 8, 2022, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III 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 7.19–E pertaining to pre-trade risk controls to make additional pre-trade risk controls available to Entering Firms. 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. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 2 15 E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1 77908 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 243 / Tuesday, December 20, 2022 / Notices 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 7.19–E pertaining to pre-trade risk controls to make additional pre-trade risk controls available to Entering Firms. Background and Purpose lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 In 2020, in order to assist ETP Holders’ efforts to manage their risk, the Exchange amended its rules to add Rule 7.19–E (Pre-Trade Risk Controls),4 which established a set of pre-trade risk controls by which Entering Firms and their designated Clearing Firms 5 could set credit limits and other pre-trade risk controls for an Entering Firm’s trading on the Exchange and authorize the Exchange to take action if those credit limits or other pre-trade risk controls are exceeded. Specifically, the Exchange added a Gross Credit Risk Limit, a Single Order Maximum Notional Value Risk Limit, and a Single Order Maximum Quantity Risk Limit 6 (collectively, the ‘‘2020 Risk Controls’’). The Exchange now proposes to expand the list of the optional pre-trade risk controls available to Entering Firms by adding several additional pre-trade risk controls that would provide Entering Firms with enhanced abilities to manage their risk with respect to orders on the Exchange. Like the 2020 Risk Controls, use of the pre-trade risk controls proposed herein is optional, but all orders on the Exchange would pass through these risk checks. As such, an Entering Firm that does not choose 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 88904 (May 19, 2020), 85 FR 31560 (May 26, 2020) (SR– NYSEArca–2020–43). 5 The terms ‘‘Entering Firm’’ and ‘‘Clearing Firm’’ are defined in Rule 7.19–E. 6 The terms ‘‘Gross Credit Risk Limit,’’ ‘‘Single Order Maximum Notional Value Risk Limit, and ‘‘Single Order Maximum Quantity Risk Limit’’ are defined in Rule 7.19–E. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Dec 19, 2022 Jkt 259001 to set limits pursuant to the new proposed pre-trade risk controls would not achieve any latency advantage with respect to its trading activity on the Exchange. In addition, the Exchange expects that any latency added by the pre-trade risk controls would be de minimis. The proposed new pre-trade risk controls proposed herein would be available to be set by Entering Firms only. Clearing Firms designated by an Entering Firm would continue to be able to view all pre-trade risk controls set by the Entering Firm and to set the 2020 Risk Controls on the Entering Firm’s behalf. Proposed Amendment to Rule 7.19–E To accomplish this rule change, the Exchange proposes to amend paragraph (a) to include a new paragraph (a)(3) that would define the term ‘‘Pre-Trade Risk Controls’’ as all of the risk controls listed in proposed paragraph (b), inclusive of the 2020 Risk Controls and the proposed new risk controls. In proposed paragraph (b), the Exchange proposes to list all Pre-Trade Risk Controls available to Entering Firms, which would include the existing 2020 Risk Controls and the proposed new controls. The Exchange proposes to move the definition of Gross Credit Risk Limit from current paragraph (a)(5) to proposed paragraph (b)(1), with no substantive change. Next, the Exchange proposes to add paragraph (b)(2), which would list all available ‘‘Single Order Risk Controls.’’ The Exchange proposes to move the definitions of Single Order Maximum Notional Value Risk Limit and Single Order Maximum Quantity Risk Limit from current paragraphs (a)(3) and (a)(4) to proposed paragraph (b)(2)(A), with no substantive change. Next, the Exchange proposes to add paragraphs (b)(2)(B) through (b)(2)(F) to enumerate the proposed new Single Order Risk Controls, as follows: (B) controls related to the price of an order (including percentage-based and dollar-based controls); (C) controls related to the order types or modifiers that can be utilized; (D) controls to restrict the types of securities transacted (including but not limited to restricted securities); (E) controls to prohibit duplicative orders; and (F) controls related to the size of an order as compared to the average daily volume of the security (including the ability to specify the minimum average daily volume for the securities for which such controls will be activated). Each of the Single Order Risk Controls in proposed paragraph (b)(2) is PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 substantively identical to risk settings already in place on the Exchange’s affiliate exchange NYSE American LLC (‘‘NYSE American’’),7 as well as those on the Cboe and MEMX equities exchanges.8 As such, the proposed new Pre-Trade Risk Controls are familiar to market participants and are not novel. The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (b)(2) to proposed paragraph (c) and to re-name that paragraph ‘‘Pre-Trade Risk Controls Available to Clearing Firms.’’ The Exchange proposes to renumber current paragraphs (b)(2)(A), (b)(2)(B), and (b)(2)(C) as paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) accordingly. The Exchange proposes to smooth the grammar in proposed paragraph (c)(1) by moving the ‘‘or both’’ language from the end of the sentence to the beginning, to clarify that an Entering Firm that does not self-clear may designate its Clearing Firm to take either or both of the following actions: viewing or setting Pre-Trade Risk Controls on the Entering Firm’s behalf. Finally, in proposed paragraph (c)(1)(B), the Exchange proposes to specify that Clearing Firms so-designated may only set the 2020 Risk Controls on an Entering Firm’s behalf; the proposed new risk controls set out in proposed paragraph (b)(2)(B) through (b)(2)(F) are available to be set by Entering Firms only. The Exchange does not propose any changes to proposed paragraph (c)(2), and with respect to proposed paragraph (c)(3), proposes only to update internal cross-references. The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (b)(3) regarding ‘‘Setting and Adjusting Pre-Trade Risk Controls’’ to proposed paragraph (d), and to renumber current paragraphs (b)(3)(A) and (b)(3)(B) as proposed paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) accordingly. The Exchange proposes to amend the text of proposed paragraph (d)(2) to state that in addition to Pre-Trade Risk Controls being available to be set at the MPID level or at one or more sub-IDs associated with that MPID, or both, PreTrade Risk Controls related to the short selling of securities, transacting in restricted securities, and the size of an order compared to the average daily 7 See NYSE American Rule 7.19E; see also Securities Exchange Act Release No. 96403 (November 29, 2022) (SR–NYSEAMER–2022–53). 8 See Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Cboe BZX’’) Rule 11.13, Interpretations and Policies .01; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Cboe BYX’’) Rule 11.13, Interpretations and Policies .01; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Cboe EDGA’’) Rule 11.10, Interpretations and Policies .01; Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Cboe EDGX’’) Rule 11.10, Interpretations and Policies .01; and MEMX LLC (‘‘MEMX’’) Rule 11.10, Interpretations and Policies .01. E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 243 / Tuesday, December 20, 2022 / Notices volume of a security must be set per symbol. The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (b)(4) regarding ‘‘Notifications’’ to paragraph (e), with no changes. The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (c) regarding ‘‘Automated Breach Actions’’ to proposed paragraph (f) and to renumber current paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) as paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(4) accordingly. The Exchange proposes no changes to the text of proposed paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(3), or (f)(4), other than to update an internal cross-reference. With respect to proposed paragraph (f)(2) regarding ‘‘Breach Action for Single Order Risk Limits,’’ the Exchange proposes to change the word ‘‘Limits’’ in the heading to ‘‘Controls.’’ The Exchange further proposes to amend the text of current paragraph (c)(2) to specify in paragraph (f)(2)(A) that if an order would breach a price control under paragraph (b)(2)(B), it would be rejected or canceled as specified in Rule 7.31– E(a)(2)(B) (the ‘‘Limit Order Price Protection Rule’’), while providing in paragraph (f)(2)(B) that an order that breaches the designated limit of any other Single Order Risk Control would be rejected. The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (d) regarding ‘‘Reinstatement of Entering Firm After Automated Breach Action’’ to proposed paragraph (g), with no changes. The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (e) regarding ‘‘Kill Switch Actions’’ to proposed paragraph (h) with no changes, other than to update an internal cross-reference. The Exchange proposes no changes to Commentary .01 to the Rule. The Exchange proposes to add Commentary .02 to specify the interplay between the Exchange’s Limit Order Price Protection Rule and the price controls that may be set by an Entering Firm pursuant to proposed paragraph (b)(2)(B). Proposed Commentary .02 specifies that pursuant to paragraph (b)(2)(B), an Entering Firm may always set dollar-based or percentage-based controls as to the price of an order that are equal to or more restrictive than the levels set out in Rule 7.31–E(a)(2)(B) regarding Limit Order Price Protection (e.g., the greater of $0.15 or 10% (for securities with a reference price up to and including $25.00), 5% (for securities with a reference price of greater than $25.00 and up to and including $50.00), or 3% (for securities with a reference price greater than $50.00) away from the NBB or NBO). However, an Entering Firm may set price controls under paragraph VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Dec 19, 2022 Jkt 259001 (b)(2)(B) that are less restrictive than the levels in the Limit Order Price Protection Rule only (i) outside of Core Trading Hours or (ii) with respect to LOC Orders. Continuing Obligations of ETP Holders Under Rule 15c3–5 The proposed Pre-Trade Risk Controls described here are meant to supplement, and not replace, the ETP Holders’ own internal systems, monitoring, and procedures related to risk management. The Exchange does not guarantee that these controls will be sufficiently comprehensive to meet all of an ETP Holder’s needs, the controls are not designed to be the sole means of risk management, and using these controls will not necessarily meet an ETP Holder’s obligations required by Exchange or federal rules (including, without limitation, the Rule 15c3–5 under the Act 9 (‘‘Rule 15c3–5’’)). Use of the Exchange’s Pre-Trade Risk Controls will not automatically constitute compliance with Exchange or federal rules and responsibility for compliance with all Exchange and SEC rules remains with the ETP Holder.10 Timing and Implementation The Exchange anticipates completing the technological changes necessary to implement the proposed rule change in the first quarter of 2023, but in any event no later than April 30, 2023. The Exchange anticipates announcing the availability of the Pre-Trade Risk Controls introduced in this filing by Trader Update in the first quarter of 2023. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with section 6(b) of the Act,11 in general, and furthers the objectives of section 6(b)(5) of the Act,12 in particular, because it is 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 9 See 17 CFR 240.15c3–5. also Commentary .01 to Rule 7.19–E, which provides that ‘‘[t]he pre-trade risk controls described in this Rule are meant to supplement, and not replace, the ETP Holder’s own internal systems, monitoring and procedures related to risk management and are not designed for compliance with Rule 15c3–5 under the Exchange Act. Responsibility for compliance with all Exchange and SEC rules remains with the ETP Holder.’’ 11 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 12 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 10 See PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77909 mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest, and because it is not designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers. Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change will remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system because the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls would provide Entering Firms with enhanced abilities to manage their risk with respect to orders on the Exchange. The proposed additional PreTrade Risk Controls are not novel; they are based on existing risk settings already in place on NYSE American,13 as well as those on the Cboe and MEMX equities exchanges,14 and market participants are already familiar with the types of protections that the proposed risk controls afford. As such, the Exchange believes that the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls would provide a means to address potentially market-impacting events, helping to ensure the proper functioning of the market. In addition, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change will protect investors and the public interest because the proposed additional PreTrade Risk Controls are a form of impact mitigation that will aid Entering Firms in minimizing their risk exposure and reduce the potential for disruptive, market-wide events. The Exchange understands that ETP Holders implement a number of different riskbased controls, including those required by Rule 15c3–5. The controls proposed here will serve as an additional tool for Entering Firms to assist them in identifying any risk exposure. The Exchange believes the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls will assist Entering Firms in managing their financial exposure which, in turn, could enhance the integrity of trading on the securities markets and help to assure the stability of the financial system. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change will remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system by permitting Entering Firms to set price controls under paragraph (b)(2)(B) that are equal to or more restrictive than the levels in the Exchange’s Limit Order Price Protection Rule, but preventing Entering Firms from setting price controls that are less restrictive than 13 See 14 See E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM supra note 7. supra note 8. 20DEN1 77910 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 243 / Tuesday, December 20, 2022 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 those levels during Core Trading Hours in most circumstances. The Exchange’s Limit Order Price Protection Rule protects from aberrant trades, thus improving continuous trading and price discovery. The Exchange believes that Entering Firms should not be able to circumvent the protections of that rule by setting lower levels during Core Trading Hours, except with respect to orders that participate in the Closing Auction (e.g., LOC Orders).15 But under the proposed rule, Entering Firms seeking to further manage their exposure to aberrant trades would be permitted to set price controls at levels that are more restrictive than in the Exchange’s Limit Order Price Protection Rule. Additionally, because price controls set by an Entering Firm under paragraph (b)(2)(B) would function as a form of limit order price protection, the Exchange believes that it would remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system for an order that would breach such a price control to be rejected or canceled as specified in the Limit Order Price Protection Rule. Finally, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change does not unfairly discriminate among the Exchange’s ETP Holders because use of the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls is optional and is not a prerequisite for participation on the Exchange. In addition, because all orders on the Exchange would pass through the risk checks, there would be no difference in the latency experienced by ETP Holders who have opted to use the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls versus those who have not opted to use them. 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. In fact, the Exchange believes that the proposal will have a positive effect on competition because, by providing Entering Firms additional means to monitor and control risk, the proposed rule will increase confidence in the proper functioning of the markets. The Exchange believes the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls will assist Entering Firms in managing their financial exposure which, in turn, could enhance the integrity of trading on the securities markets and help to assure the stability 15 LOC Orders are not subject to the Limit Order Price Protection in Rule 7.31–E(a)(2)(B). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Dec 19, 2022 Jkt 259001 of the financial system. As a result, the level of competition should increase as public confidence in the markets is solidified. 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 The Exchange has filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 16 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.17 Because the 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 prior to 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.18 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 under Section 19(b)(2)(B) 19 of the Act 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: 16 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 18 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii). In addition, Rule 19b–4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. 19 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). 17 17 PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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– NYSEARCA–2022–80 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–NYSEARCA–2022–80. 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–NYSEARCA–2022–80 and should be submitted on or before January 10, 2023. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.20 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–27500 Filed 12–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 20 17 E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 20DEN1

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-96499; File No. SR-NYSEARCA-2022-80]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing 
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 7.19-
E

December 14, 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 December 8, 2022, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or the 
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, 
and III 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
    \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance 
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 7.19-E pertaining to pre-trade 
risk controls to make additional pre-trade risk controls available to 
Entering Firms. 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.

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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 7.19-E pertaining to pre-trade 
risk controls to make additional pre-trade risk controls available to 
Entering Firms.
Background and Purpose
    In 2020, in order to assist ETP Holders' efforts to manage their 
risk, the Exchange amended its rules to add Rule 7.19-E (Pre-Trade Risk 
Controls),\4\ which established a set of pre-trade risk controls by 
which Entering Firms and their designated Clearing Firms \5\ could set 
credit limits and other pre-trade risk controls for an Entering Firm's 
trading on the Exchange and authorize the Exchange to take action if 
those credit limits or other pre-trade risk controls are exceeded. 
Specifically, the Exchange added a Gross Credit Risk Limit, a Single 
Order Maximum Notional Value Risk Limit, and a Single Order Maximum 
Quantity Risk Limit \6\ (collectively, the ``2020 Risk Controls'').
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    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 88904 (May 19, 
2020), 85 FR 31560 (May 26, 2020) (SR-NYSEArca-2020-43).
    \5\ The terms ``Entering Firm'' and ``Clearing Firm'' are 
defined in Rule 7.19-E.
    \6\ The terms ``Gross Credit Risk Limit,'' ``Single Order 
Maximum Notional Value Risk Limit, and ``Single Order Maximum 
Quantity Risk Limit'' are defined in Rule 7.19-E.
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    The Exchange now proposes to expand the list of the optional pre-
trade risk controls available to Entering Firms by adding several 
additional pre-trade risk controls that would provide Entering Firms 
with enhanced abilities to manage their risk with respect to orders on 
the Exchange. Like the 2020 Risk Controls, use of the pre-trade risk 
controls proposed herein is optional, but all orders on the Exchange 
would pass through these risk checks. As such, an Entering Firm that 
does not choose to set limits pursuant to the new proposed pre-trade 
risk controls would not achieve any latency advantage with respect to 
its trading activity on the Exchange. In addition, the Exchange expects 
that any latency added by the pre-trade risk controls would be de 
minimis.
    The proposed new pre-trade risk controls proposed herein would be 
available to be set by Entering Firms only. Clearing Firms designated 
by an Entering Firm would continue to be able to view all pre-trade 
risk controls set by the Entering Firm and to set the 2020 Risk 
Controls on the Entering Firm's behalf.
Proposed Amendment to Rule 7.19-E
    To accomplish this rule change, the Exchange proposes to amend 
paragraph (a) to include a new paragraph (a)(3) that would define the 
term ``Pre-Trade Risk Controls'' as all of the risk controls listed in 
proposed paragraph (b), inclusive of the 2020 Risk Controls and the 
proposed new risk controls.
    In proposed paragraph (b), the Exchange proposes to list all Pre-
Trade Risk Controls available to Entering Firms, which would include 
the existing 2020 Risk Controls and the proposed new controls. The 
Exchange proposes to move the definition of Gross Credit Risk Limit 
from current paragraph (a)(5) to proposed paragraph (b)(1), with no 
substantive change. Next, the Exchange proposes to add paragraph 
(b)(2), which would list all available ``Single Order Risk Controls.'' 
The Exchange proposes to move the definitions of Single Order Maximum 
Notional Value Risk Limit and Single Order Maximum Quantity Risk Limit 
from current paragraphs (a)(3) and (a)(4) to proposed paragraph 
(b)(2)(A), with no substantive change. Next, the Exchange proposes to 
add paragraphs (b)(2)(B) through (b)(2)(F) to enumerate the proposed 
new Single Order Risk Controls, as follows:
    (B) controls related to the price of an order (including 
percentage-based and dollar-based controls);
    (C) controls related to the order types or modifiers that can be 
utilized;
    (D) controls to restrict the types of securities transacted 
(including but not limited to restricted securities);
    (E) controls to prohibit duplicative orders; and
    (F) controls related to the size of an order as compared to the 
average daily volume of the security (including the ability to specify 
the minimum average daily volume for the securities for which such 
controls will be activated).
    Each of the Single Order Risk Controls in proposed paragraph (b)(2) 
is substantively identical to risk settings already in place on the 
Exchange's affiliate exchange NYSE American LLC (``NYSE American''),\7\ 
as well as those on the Cboe and MEMX equities exchanges.\8\ As such, 
the proposed new Pre-Trade Risk Controls are familiar to market 
participants and are not novel.
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    \7\ See NYSE American Rule 7.19E; see also Securities Exchange 
Act Release No. 96403 (November 29, 2022) (SR-NYSEAMER-2022-53).
    \8\ See Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (``Cboe BZX'') Rule 11.13, 
Interpretations and Policies .01; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. (``Cboe 
BYX'') Rule 11.13, Interpretations and Policies .01; Cboe EDGA 
Exchange, Inc. (``Cboe EDGA'') Rule 11.10, Interpretations and 
Policies .01; Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (``Cboe EDGX'') Rule 11.10, 
Interpretations and Policies .01; and MEMX LLC (``MEMX'') Rule 
11.10, Interpretations and Policies .01.
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    The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (b)(2) to proposed 
paragraph (c) and to re-name that paragraph ``Pre-Trade Risk Controls 
Available to Clearing Firms.'' The Exchange proposes to renumber 
current paragraphs (b)(2)(A), (b)(2)(B), and (b)(2)(C) as paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) accordingly. The Exchange proposes to smooth 
the grammar in proposed paragraph (c)(1) by moving the ``or both'' 
language from the end of the sentence to the beginning, to clarify that 
an Entering Firm that does not self-clear may designate its Clearing 
Firm to take either or both of the following actions: viewing or 
setting Pre-Trade Risk Controls on the Entering Firm's behalf. Finally, 
in proposed paragraph (c)(1)(B), the Exchange proposes to specify that 
Clearing Firms so-designated may only set the 2020 Risk Controls on an 
Entering Firm's behalf; the proposed new risk controls set out in 
proposed paragraph (b)(2)(B) through (b)(2)(F) are available to be set 
by Entering Firms only. The Exchange does not propose any changes to 
proposed paragraph (c)(2), and with respect to proposed paragraph 
(c)(3), proposes only to update internal cross-references.
    The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (b)(3) regarding 
``Setting and Adjusting Pre-Trade Risk Controls'' to proposed paragraph 
(d), and to renumber current paragraphs (b)(3)(A) and (b)(3)(B) as 
proposed paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) accordingly. The Exchange 
proposes to amend the text of proposed paragraph (d)(2) to state that 
in addition to Pre-Trade Risk Controls being available to be set at the 
MPID level or at one or more sub-IDs associated with that MPID, or 
both, Pre-Trade Risk Controls related to the short selling of 
securities, transacting in restricted securities, and the size of an 
order compared to the average daily

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volume of a security must be set per symbol.
    The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (b)(4) regarding 
``Notifications'' to paragraph (e), with no changes.
    The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (c) regarding 
``Automated Breach Actions'' to proposed paragraph (f) and to renumber 
current paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) as paragraphs 
(f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(4) accordingly. The Exchange proposes 
no changes to the text of proposed paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(3), or 
(f)(4), other than to update an internal cross-reference. With respect 
to proposed paragraph (f)(2) regarding ``Breach Action for Single Order 
Risk Limits,'' the Exchange proposes to change the word ``Limits'' in 
the heading to ``Controls.'' The Exchange further proposes to amend the 
text of current paragraph (c)(2) to specify in paragraph (f)(2)(A) that 
if an order would breach a price control under paragraph (b)(2)(B), it 
would be rejected or canceled as specified in Rule 7.31-E(a)(2)(B) (the 
``Limit Order Price Protection Rule''), while providing in paragraph 
(f)(2)(B) that an order that breaches the designated limit of any other 
Single Order Risk Control would be rejected.
    The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (d) regarding 
``Reinstatement of Entering Firm After Automated Breach Action'' to 
proposed paragraph (g), with no changes.
    The Exchange proposes to move current paragraph (e) regarding 
``Kill Switch Actions'' to proposed paragraph (h) with no changes, 
other than to update an internal cross-reference.
    The Exchange proposes no changes to Commentary .01 to the Rule. The 
Exchange proposes to add Commentary .02 to specify the interplay 
between the Exchange's Limit Order Price Protection Rule and the price 
controls that may be set by an Entering Firm pursuant to proposed 
paragraph (b)(2)(B). Proposed Commentary .02 specifies that pursuant to 
paragraph (b)(2)(B), an Entering Firm may always set dollar-based or 
percentage-based controls as to the price of an order that are equal to 
or more restrictive than the levels set out in Rule 7.31-E(a)(2)(B) 
regarding Limit Order Price Protection (e.g., the greater of $0.15 or 
10% (for securities with a reference price up to and including $25.00), 
5% (for securities with a reference price of greater than $25.00 and up 
to and including $50.00), or 3% (for securities with a reference price 
greater than $50.00) away from the NBB or NBO). However, an Entering 
Firm may set price controls under paragraph (b)(2)(B) that are less 
restrictive than the levels in the Limit Order Price Protection Rule 
only (i) outside of Core Trading Hours or (ii) with respect to LOC 
Orders.
Continuing Obligations of ETP Holders Under Rule 15c3-5
    The proposed Pre-Trade Risk Controls described here are meant to 
supplement, and not replace, the ETP Holders' own internal systems, 
monitoring, and procedures related to risk management. The Exchange 
does not guarantee that these controls will be sufficiently 
comprehensive to meet all of an ETP Holder's needs, the controls are 
not designed to be the sole means of risk management, and using these 
controls will not necessarily meet an ETP Holder's obligations required 
by Exchange or federal rules (including, without limitation, the Rule 
15c3-5 under the Act \9\ (``Rule 15c3-5'')). Use of the Exchange's Pre-
Trade Risk Controls will not automatically constitute compliance with 
Exchange or federal rules and responsibility for compliance with all 
Exchange and SEC rules remains with the ETP Holder.\10\
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    \9\ See 17 CFR 240.15c3-5.
    \10\ See also Commentary .01 to Rule 7.19-E, which provides that 
``[t]he pre-trade risk controls described in this Rule are meant to 
supplement, and not replace, the ETP Holder's own internal systems, 
monitoring and procedures related to risk management and are not 
designed for compliance with Rule 15c3-5 under the Exchange Act. 
Responsibility for compliance with all Exchange and SEC rules 
remains with the ETP Holder.''
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Timing and Implementation
    The Exchange anticipates completing the technological changes 
necessary to implement the proposed rule change in the first quarter of 
2023, but in any event no later than April 30, 2023. The Exchange 
anticipates announcing the availability of the Pre-Trade Risk Controls 
introduced in this filing by Trader Update in the first quarter of 
2023.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent 
with section 6(b) of the Act,\11\ in general, and furthers the 
objectives of section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\12\ in particular, because it 
is 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, 
and because it is not designed to permit unfair discrimination between 
customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    Specifically, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change 
will remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open 
market and a national market system because the proposed additional 
Pre-Trade Risk Controls would provide Entering Firms with enhanced 
abilities to manage their risk with respect to orders on the Exchange. 
The proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls are not novel; they are 
based on existing risk settings already in place on NYSE American,\13\ 
as well as those on the Cboe and MEMX equities exchanges,\14\ and 
market participants are already familiar with the types of protections 
that the proposed risk controls afford. As such, the Exchange believes 
that the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls would provide a 
means to address potentially market-impacting events, helping to ensure 
the proper functioning of the market.
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    \13\ See supra note 7.
    \14\ See supra note 8.
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    In addition, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change 
will protect investors and the public interest because the proposed 
additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls are a form of impact mitigation that 
will aid Entering Firms in minimizing their risk exposure and reduce 
the potential for disruptive, market-wide events. The Exchange 
understands that ETP Holders implement a number of different risk-based 
controls, including those required by Rule 15c3-5. The controls 
proposed here will serve as an additional tool for Entering Firms to 
assist them in identifying any risk exposure. The Exchange believes the 
proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls will assist Entering Firms 
in managing their financial exposure which, in turn, could enhance the 
integrity of trading on the securities markets and help to assure the 
stability of the financial system.
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change will remove 
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and 
a national market system by permitting Entering Firms to set price 
controls under paragraph (b)(2)(B) that are equal to or more 
restrictive than the levels in the Exchange's Limit Order Price 
Protection Rule, but preventing Entering Firms from setting price 
controls that are less restrictive than

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those levels during Core Trading Hours in most circumstances. The 
Exchange's Limit Order Price Protection Rule protects from aberrant 
trades, thus improving continuous trading and price discovery. The 
Exchange believes that Entering Firms should not be able to circumvent 
the protections of that rule by setting lower levels during Core 
Trading Hours, except with respect to orders that participate in the 
Closing Auction (e.g., LOC Orders).\15\ But under the proposed rule, 
Entering Firms seeking to further manage their exposure to aberrant 
trades would be permitted to set price controls at levels that are more 
restrictive than in the Exchange's Limit Order Price Protection Rule. 
Additionally, because price controls set by an Entering Firm under 
paragraph (b)(2)(B) would function as a form of limit order price 
protection, the Exchange believes that it would remove impediments to 
and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national 
market system for an order that would breach such a price control to be 
rejected or canceled as specified in the Limit Order Price Protection 
Rule.
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    \15\ LOC Orders are not subject to the Limit Order Price 
Protection in Rule 7.31-E(a)(2)(B).
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    Finally, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change does 
not unfairly discriminate among the Exchange's ETP Holders because use 
of the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls is optional and is 
not a prerequisite for participation on the Exchange. In addition, 
because all orders on the Exchange would pass through the risk checks, 
there would be no difference in the latency experienced by ETP Holders 
who have opted to use the proposed additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls 
versus those who have not opted to use them.

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. In fact, the Exchange 
believes that the proposal will have a positive effect on competition 
because, by providing Entering Firms additional means to monitor and 
control risk, the proposed rule will increase confidence in the proper 
functioning of the markets. The Exchange believes the proposed 
additional Pre-Trade Risk Controls will assist Entering Firms in 
managing their financial exposure which, in turn, could enhance the 
integrity of trading on the securities markets and help to assure the 
stability of the financial system. As a result, the level of 
competition should increase as public confidence in the markets is 
solidified.

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

    The Exchange has filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section 
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \16\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\17\ 
Because the 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 prior to 
30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as 
the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of 
investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become 
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6)(iii) thereunder.\18\
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    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \17\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \18\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6) 
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission 
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at 
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed 
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. 
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of 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 under 
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \19\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed 
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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    \19\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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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-NYSEARCA-2022-80 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-NYSEARCA-2022-80. 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-NYSEARCA-2022-80 and should be submitted 
on or before January 10, 2023.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\20\
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    \20\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-27500 Filed 12-19-22; 8:45 am]
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