Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change To Establish the 2024 Rate Card Fees for Dealers and Municipal Advisors Pursuant to MSRB Rules A-11 and A-13, 14552 [2024-03902]

Download as PDF 14552 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 27, 2024 / Notices For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.15 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. IV. Solicitation of Comments [FR Doc. 2024–03903 Filed 2–26–24; 8:45 am] Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include file number SR– NASDAQ–2024–006 on the subject line. Paper Comments lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SR–NASDAQ–2024–006 and should be submitted on or before March 19, 2024. the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved. • 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–NASDAQ–2024–006. 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 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All submissions should refer to file number VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Feb 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–99577; File No. SR–MSRB– 2023–06] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change To Establish the 2024 Rate Card Fees for Dealers and Municipal Advisors Pursuant to MSRB Rules A–11 and A–13 February 21, 2024. On November 30, 2023, 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 establish the 2024 Rate Card Fees for Dealers and Municipal Advisors.3 The proposed rule change was immediately effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act.4 The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on December 12, 2023.5 Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(C) of the Exchange Act,6 the Commission temporarily suspended the proposed rule change and instituted proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change on January 29, 2024.7 The Commission requested public comment on: (i) what process the MSRB should undertake to 15 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34– 99096 (December 6, 2023), 88 FR 86188 (December 12, 2023) (‘‘Notice’’). 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). A proposed rule change may take effect upon filing with the Commission if it is designated by the SRO as ‘‘establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the self-regulatory organization on any person, whether or not the person is a member of the self-regulatory organization.’’ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 5 See Notice 88 FR at 86188. Comments on the proposed rule change can be found at: https:// www.sec.gov/comments/sr-msrb-2023-06/ srmsrb202306.htm. 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C). 7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34– 99444 (January 29, 2024), 89 FR 7424 (February 2, 2024). 1 15 PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ensure that the fees assessed in its Rate Card filing and underlying Budget are both reasonable and capable of meaningful evaluation by the public, market participants, and the Commission; (ii) what specific data and information the MSRB should publicly disclose (that it does not currently publicly disclose); (iii) when the MSRB should file its Rate Card each year; (iv) whether the MSRB’s representations about the cost, functionality, and evolution of the EMMA system have been consistent with actual practice in the years since EMMA was adopted; and (v) what general steps could be taken in the future to minimize the potential operational disruption caused by either the Commission suspending a Rate Card filing or a Rate Card otherwise not being effective on January 1 of the calendar year.8 On February 16, 2024, the MSRB withdrew the proposed rule change (SR–MSRB–2023–06). For the Commission, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–03902 Filed 2–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #20207 and #20208; NORTH DAKOTA Disaster Number ND– 20001] Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Dakota U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Dakota (FEMA–4760– DR), dated 02/15/2024. Incident: Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds. Incident Period: 12/25/2023 through 12/27/2023. DATES: Issued on 02/15/2024. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/15/2024. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/15/2024. ADDRESSES: Visit the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov to apply for a disaster assistance loan. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Escobar, Office of Disaster SUMMARY: 8 Id. 9 17 E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM at 7428. CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 14552]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03902]


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[Release No. 34-99577; File No. SR-MSRB-2023-06]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking 
Board; Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Change To Establish the 
2024 Rate Card Fees for Dealers and Municipal Advisors Pursuant to MSRB 
Rules A-11 and A-13

February 21, 2024.
    On November 30, 2023, 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 establish the 2024 Rate Card 
Fees for Dealers and Municipal Advisors.\3\ The proposed rule change 
was immediately effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to 
Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act.\4\ The proposed rule change 
was published for comment in the Federal Register on December 12, 
2023.\5\ Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(C) of the Exchange Act,\6\ the 
Commission temporarily suspended the proposed rule change and 
instituted proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove 
the proposed rule change on January 29, 2024.\7\ The Commission 
requested public comment on: (i) what process the MSRB should undertake 
to ensure that the fees assessed in its Rate Card filing and underlying 
Budget are both reasonable and capable of meaningful evaluation by the 
public, market participants, and the Commission; (ii) what specific 
data and information the MSRB should publicly disclose (that it does 
not currently publicly disclose); (iii) when the MSRB should file its 
Rate Card each year; (iv) whether the MSRB's representations about the 
cost, functionality, and evolution of the EMMA system have been 
consistent with actual practice in the years since EMMA was adopted; 
and (v) what general steps could be taken in the future to minimize the 
potential operational disruption caused by either the Commission 
suspending a Rate Card filing or a Rate Card otherwise not being 
effective on January 1 of the calendar year.\8\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-99096 (December 
6, 2023), 88 FR 86188 (December 12, 2023) (``Notice'').
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). A proposed rule change may take 
effect upon filing with the Commission if it is designated by the 
SRO as ``establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge 
imposed by the self-regulatory organization on any person, whether 
or not the person is a member of the self-regulatory organization.'' 
15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \5\ See Notice 88 FR at 86188. Comments on the proposed rule 
change can be found at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-msrb-2023-06/srmsrb202306.htm.
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-99444 (January 
29, 2024), 89 FR 7424 (February 2, 2024).
    \8\ Id. at 7428.
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    On February 16, 2024, the MSRB withdrew the proposed rule change 
(SR-MSRB-2023-06).

    For the Commission, pursuant to delegated authority.\9\
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    \9\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-03902 Filed 2-26-24; 8:45 am]
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