Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 25, 2005, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the BSE. On December 20, 2005, BSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 amends the rule text to include additional language in Chapter V, Section 14(e) of the BOX Rules clarifying that the identities of Options Participants that send Directed Orders to the Trading Host are not anonymous.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8043 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8047

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 December 9, 2005, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The CBOE has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the CBOE under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with 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)(ii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substan ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8047 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8052

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 December 19, 2005, 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 prepared by the Exchange. The CBOE has filed this proposal 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 filing with the Commission.\5\ 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).
\5\ The CBOE has requested that the Commission waive the 30day operative delay, as specified in Rule 19b4(f)(6)(iii). 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6)( ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8052 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8063

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 December 12, 2005, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by CBOE. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by CBOE under section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with 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)(ii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8063 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8071

I. Introduction

On October 3, 2005, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (``ISE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend ISE Rule 804(d) regarding a delay of up to one second before two market maker quotations interact. On October 21, 2005, the ISE submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On November 3, 2005, the ISE submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ The proposed rule change and Amendments No. 1 and 2 were published for comment in the Federal Register on November 10, 2005.\5\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change, as amended.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Form 19b4 dated October 21, 2005, which replaced the original filing in its entirety (``Amen ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8071 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8042

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 December 9, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), 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 by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the selfregulatory organization under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) \3\ of the Act and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is
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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)(ii).
\4\ 1 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8042 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8045

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 November 4, 2005, 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 prepared
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by BSE. The Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change on December 13, 2005.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and is approving the proposal on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(l).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ In Amendment No. 1, BSE modified the proposed rule text to clarify the timing of the opening process and also requested accelerated approval of the proposal.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8045 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8053

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 December 9, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons, and at the same time is granting accelerated approval of the proposed rule change.
\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 modify the pricing for nonmembers using Nasdaq's INET Facility. Nasdaq requests approval to implement the proposed rule change retroactively to December ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8053 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8055

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 December 1, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), 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 by Nasdaq. Nasdaq filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6)
thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.\5\ 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).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
\5\ As required by Rule 19b4(f)(6)(iii), 17 CFR 240.19b ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8055 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8064

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 December 1, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'') 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 by the NASD. The NASD filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the
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Act\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.\5\ The NASD proposes to implement the proposed rule change on January 9, 2006. 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).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
\5\ As required by Rule 19b4(f) ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8064 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8069

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 December 22, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``Nasdaq''), 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 by Nasdaq. Nasdaq filed this proposal pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ therefore making the proposed rule change effective immediately upon filing. Nasdaq intends for this rule change to become operative on January 31, 2006. 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).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Orga ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8069 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8066

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 December 13, 2005, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' 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 prepared by NYSE. 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.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

This proposal is to extend until December 23, 2006, the effectiveness of the pilot (the ``Pilot'') for NYSE Direct+[supreg] (``Direct +''). The Pilot was approved initially on a oneyear basis and extended for several additional years, and now expires on December 23, 2005.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Pur ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8066 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8067

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 \2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2005, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. 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.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed change consists of amendments to NYSE Rules 35 (``Floor Employees to be Registered'') and 301 (``Proposed Transfer or Lease of Membership'') which would limit access to the Exchange Floor until fingerprint reports have been properly processed and approved and would require an alternative ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8067 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8056

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 December 21, 2005, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by PCX. On December 21, 2005, PCX filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. PCX filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, 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).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8056 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8070

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 December 13, 2005, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' 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 prepared by Phlx. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons and is approving the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis, for a pilot period expiring on June 30, 2006. \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

Phlx proposes to extend, for an additional six months, the pilot concerning Exchange rule 1033(e), which affords priority to synthetic option orders (as defined below) traded in open outcry over bids and offers ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8070 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8054

The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of December, 2005. A copy of each application may be obtained for a fee at the SEC's Public Reference Branch (tel. 2025515850). An order granting each application will be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC's Secretary at the address below and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30
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p.m. on January 17, 2006, and should be accompanied by proof of service on the applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the writer's interest, the reason for the request and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Secr ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8054 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8049

On December 16, 2005, The Charles Schwab Corporation, a Delaware corporation (``Issuer''), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d22(d) thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock, $.01 par value (``Security''), from listing and registration on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'').
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.12d22(d).

On December 9, 2005, the Board of Directors (``Board'') of the Issuer unanimously approved a resolution to withdraw the Security from listing and registration on NYSE and to continue to list the Security on the Nasdaq National Market (``Nasdaq''). The Issuer stated that it has determined that Nasdaq's electronic trading platform is the preferred marketplace for investors trading the Security.

The Issuer stated that it has complied with the requirements of NYSE's rules governing an issuer's volu ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8049 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8057

On December 13, 2005, Pioneer Kabushiki Kaisha (English translation, Pioneer Corporation), a company incorporated under the laws of Japan (``Issuer''), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d22(d) thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock (each represented by one American Depositary Share) (``Security''), from listing and registration on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE''). \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.12d22(d).

On December 8, 2005, the Board of Directors (``Board'') of the Issuer approved a resolution to withdraw the Security from listing and registration on the NYSE. The Issuer stated that the Board decided to withdraw the Security from listing on NYSE as part of a global restructuring of the Issuer's operations which includes, among other initiatives, maintaining the listing of the Security solely on the To ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8057 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8051

On December 8, 2005, Provident Energy Trust, an Alberta Trust, (``Issuer''), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d22(d) thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its trust units, no par value
(``Security''), from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'').
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.12d22(d).

On October 11, 2005, the Board of Directors (``Board'') of the Issuer unanimously approved a resolution to withdraw the Security from listing on Amex and list the Security on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE''). The Issuer stated that the Board believes moving to NYSE will provide greater access to capital markets, improve the visibility and liquidity of the Security, and provide a platform for anticipated future growth.

The Issuer stated in its application that it has met the requirements of Amex Rule ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8051 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8050

Extension:

Rule 22d1, Sec File No. 270275, OMB Control No. 32350310.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 35013520], the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.

Rule 22d1 [17 CFR 270.22d1] under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'') provides registered investment companies that issue redeemable securities (``funds'') an exemption from section 22(d) of the Investment Company Act to the extent necessary to permit scheduled variations in or elimination of the sales load on fund securities for particular classes of investors or transactions, provid ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8050 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8058 [[Page 77200]]
Information Services, Washington, DC 20549.

Rule 15c17, SEC File No. 270146, OMB Control No. 32350134

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Rule 15c17 provides that any act of a brokerdealer designed to effect securities transactions with or for a customer account over which the brokerdealer (directly or through an agent or employee) has discretion will be considered a fraudulent, manipulative, or deceptive practice under the federal securities laws, unless a record is made of the transaction immediately by the brokerdealer. The record must inclu ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8058 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8065

Extension:

Rule 2a7, SEC File No. 270258, OMB Control No. 32350268.

Notice is hereby given that under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3501], the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') is soliciting public comments on the collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.

Rule 2a7 [17 CFR 270.2a7] under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [15 U.S.C. 80a] (the ``Act'') governs money market funds. Money market funds are openend management investment companies that differ from other openend management investment companies in that they seek to maintain a stable price per share, usually $1.00. The rule exempts money market funds from the valuation requirements of the Act, an ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8065 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8059

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 November 29, 2005, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') 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 by the Exchange. On December 14, 2005, the Amex submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. On December 21, 2005, the Amex submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change. The Amex has designated this proposal, as amended, as one changing a fee imposed by the Amex under section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the
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Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2005-12-29-E5-8059 Thu, Dec 29 2005 11:00:00 GMT