The Federal Register http://thefederalregister.com/b.p/agency/Securities_and_Exchange_Commission/2007-03-23/ Daily Publications of Meetings and Rules Changes for the Federal Government Sun, May 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT Sun, May 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT info@thefederalregister.com <![CDATA[ John Hancock Life Insurance Company, et al. ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5315

Filing Date: The application was filed on July 31, 2006, and an amended and restated application was filed on March 8, 2007.

Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Secretary of the Commission and serving Applicants with a copy of the request personally or by mail. Hearing requests must be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on April 13, 2007, and should be accompanied by proof of service on Applicants in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the requester's interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5315 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Meeting ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5429

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meeting during the week of March 26, 2007:

A Closed Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Commissioners, Counsels to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present.

The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a) (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10) permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting.

Commissioner Nazareth, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in a closed session.

The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5429 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5309

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on March 2, 2007, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons and to approve the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The BSE proposes to make SRBSE200711, a rule filing amending the Boston Equities Exchange (``BeX'') fee schedule to include a transaction fee to be charged to BSE Members who request a BeX Purchase & Sale Blotter reflecting the transaction information ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5309 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5308

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on March 13, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by CBOE. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon receipt of this filing by the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Ru ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5308 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5351

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on January 26, 2007, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by DTC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change would permit DTC, effective February 1, 2007, to cease to charge fees for ``Covered Services'' in ``Omnibus Accounts'' (as each term is defined below) to the CDS Clearing and Depository Services, Inc. (``CDS''), formerly, the Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd., in exchange for CDS agreeing not to charge DTC for such services.\2\
\2\ The National Securities ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5351 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5348

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on March 9, 2007, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. This Order provides notice of the proposed rule change and approves the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Nasdaq proposes to trade shares of the PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Index Bullish Fund (the ``Bullish Fund'') and the PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Index Bearish Fund (the ``Bearish Fund,'' and together with the Bullish Fund, the ``Funds'') pursuant to unlisted trading privileges (``UTP''). The text of the proposed ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5348 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5350

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on January 26, 2007, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change would permit NSCC, effective February 1, 2007, to cease to charge fees for ``Covered Services'' in ``Omnibus Accounts'' (as each term is defined below) to the CDS Clearing and Depository Services, Inc. (``CDS''), formerly the Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd., in exchange for CDS agreeing not to charge NSCC for such services.\2\
\2\ The ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5350 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5316

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
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on September 28, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On March 6, 2006, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. This order provides notice of the proposed rule change as modified by Amendment No. 1 and approves the proposed rule change as amended on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the T ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-23-E7-5316 Fri, Mar 23 2007 11:00:00 GMT