Self-Regulatory Organizations; Depository Trust Company; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework, 42006 [2024-10429]

Download as PDF 42006 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Notices SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–100076; File No. SR–DTC– 2024–003] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Depository Trust Company; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework May 8, 2024. On March 11, 2024, The Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change SR–DTC–2024–003 (‘‘Proposed Rule Change’’) pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 2 thereunder to amend the Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework of DTC and its affiliates, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (‘‘FICC’’) and National Securities Clearing Corporation (‘‘NSCC,’’ and together with FICC and NSCC, the ‘‘Clearing Agencies’’) to describe how the Clearing Agencies may solicit views of participants and other industry stakeholders, and to provide for the annual assessment and subsequent review of FICC’s Government Securities Division access models by FICC’s Board of Directors.3 The Proposed Rule Change was published for public comment in the Federal Register on March 26, 2024.4 The Commission has received comments regarding the substance of the changes proposed in the Proposed Rule Change.5 Section 19(b)(2)(i) of the Exchange Act 6 provides that, within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved unless the Commission extends the period within which it must act as provided in Section 19(b)(2)(ii) of the Exchange Act.7 Section 19(b)(2)(ii) of the Exchange Act allows the Commission to designate a longer period for review (up 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Notice of Filing infra note 4, at 89 FR 21118. 4 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 99802 (March 20, 2024), 89 FR 21118 (March 26, 2024) (File No. SR–DTC–2024–003) (‘‘Notice of Filing’’). 5 Comments on the Proposed Rule Change were received under an affiliated filing and are available at https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-ficc-2024-006/ srficc2024006.htm. 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(i). 7 15 U.S.C. 78 s(b)(2)(ii). khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 2 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 May 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 to 90 days from the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change) if the Commission finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents.8 The 45th day after publication of the Notice of Filing is May 10, 2024. In order to provide the Commission with sufficient time to consider the Proposed Rule Change, the Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the Proposed Rule Change and therefore is extending this 45-day time period. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act,9 designates June 24, 2024, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove proposed rule change SR–DTC–2024– 003. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–10429 Filed 5–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–100075; File No. SR–FICC– 2024–006] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework May 8, 2024. On March 11, 2024, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (‘‘FICC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change SR–FICC–2024– 006 (‘‘Proposed Rule Change’’) pursuant to section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 2 thereunder to amend the Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework of FICC and its affiliates, The Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) and National Securities Clearing Corporation (‘‘NSCC,’’ and together with FICC and DTC, the ‘‘Clearing Agencies’’) to 8 Id. 9 Id. 10 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 1 15 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 describe how the Clearing Agencies may solicit views of participants and other industry stakeholders and to provide for the annual assessment and subsequent review of FICC’s Government Securities Division access models by FICC’s Board of Directors.3 The Proposed Rule Change was published for public comment in the Federal Register on March 26, 2024.4 The Commission has received comments regarding the substance of the changes proposed in the Proposed Rule Change.5 Section 19(b)(2)(i) of the Exchange Act 6 provides that, within 45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved unless the Commission extends the period within which it must act as provided in Section 19(b)(2)(ii) of the Exchange Act.7 Section 19(b)(2)(ii) of the Exchange Act allows the Commission to designate a longer period for review (up to 90 days from the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change) if the Commission finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, or as to which the self-regulatory organization consents.8 The 45th day after publication of the Notice of Filing is May 10, 2024. In order to provide the Commission with sufficient time to consider the Proposed Rule Change, the Commission finds that it is appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the Proposed Rule Change and therefore is extending this 45-day time period. Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act,9 designates June 24, 2024, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove proposed rule change SR–FICC–2024– 006. 3 See Notice of Filing infra note 4, at 89 FR 21068. Exchange Act Release No. 99805 (March 20, 2024), 89 FR 21068 (March 26, 2024) (File No. SR–FICC–2024–006) (‘‘Notice of Filing’’). 5 Comments on the Proposed Rule Change are available at https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-ficc2024-006/srficc2024006.htm. 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(i). 7 15 U.S.C. 78 s(b)(2)(ii). 8 Id. 9 Id. 4 Securities E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Release No. 34-100076; File No. SR-DTC-2024-003]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Depository Trust Company; Notice 
of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule 
Change To Amend the Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework

May 8, 2024.
    On March 11, 2024, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the 
proposed rule change SR-DTC-2024-003 (``Proposed Rule Change'') 
pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(``Exchange Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 \2\ thereunder to amend the 
Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework of DTC and its affiliates, 
Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') and National Securities 
Clearing Corporation (``NSCC,'' and together with FICC and NSCC, the 
``Clearing Agencies'') to describe how the Clearing Agencies may 
solicit views of participants and other industry stakeholders, and to 
provide for the annual assessment and subsequent review of FICC's 
Government Securities Division access models by FICC's Board of 
Directors.\3\ The Proposed Rule Change was published for public comment 
in the Federal Register on March 26, 2024.\4\ The Commission has 
received comments regarding the substance of the changes proposed in 
the Proposed Rule Change.\5\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Notice of Filing infra note 4, at 89 FR 21118.
    \4\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 99802 (March 20, 2024), 
89 FR 21118 (March 26, 2024) (File No. SR-DTC-2024-003) (``Notice of 
Filing'').
    \5\ Comments on the Proposed Rule Change were received under an 
affiliated filing and are available at https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-ficc-2024-006/srficc2024006.htm.
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    Section 19(b)(2)(i) of the Exchange Act \6\ provides that, within 
45 days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule 
change, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change, 
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to 
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved unless 
the Commission extends the period within which it must act as provided 
in Section 19(b)(2)(ii) of the Exchange Act.\7\ Section 19(b)(2)(ii) of 
the Exchange Act allows the Commission to designate a longer period for 
review (up to 90 days from the publication of notice of the filing of a 
proposed rule change) if the Commission finds such longer period to be 
appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, or as to which 
the self-regulatory organization consents.\8\
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(i).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78 s(b)(2)(ii).
    \8\ Id.
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    The 45th day after publication of the Notice of Filing is May 10, 
2024. In order to provide the Commission with sufficient time to 
consider the Proposed Rule Change, the Commission finds that it is 
appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on 
the Proposed Rule Change and therefore is extending this 45-day time 
period.
    Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 
Exchange Act,\9\ designates June 24, 2024, as the date by which the 
Commission shall either approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings 
to determine whether to disapprove proposed rule change SR-DTC-2024-
003.
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    \9\ Id.
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    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-10429 Filed 5-13-24; 8:45 am]
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