Extension:

Rule 17f6; SEC File No. 270392; OMB Control No. 32350447.

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 collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.

Rule 17f6 (17 CFR 270.17f6) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a) permits registered investment companies (``funds'') to maintain assets (i.e., margin) with futures commission merchants (``FCMs'') in connection with commodity transactions effected on both domestic and foreign exchanges. \1\ Prior to the rule's adoption, funds generally were required to maintain these assets in sp ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20805 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20878

The SarbanesOxley Act of 2002 (the ``Act'') established the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (``PCAOB'') to oversee the audits of public companies and related matters, to protect investors, and to further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate and independent audit reports. The PCAOB is to accomplish these goals through registration of public accounting firms and standard setting, inspection, and disciplinary programs. Section 109 of the Act provides that the PCAOB shall establish a reasonable annual accounting support fee, as may be necessary or appropriate to establish and maintain the PCAOB. Section 109(h) amends Section 13(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to pay the allocable share of a reasonable annual accounting support fee or fees, determined in accordance with Section 109 of the Act. Under Section 109(f), the aggregate annual accounting support fee shall not exceed the PCAOB's aggregate ``recoverable budget expenses,' ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20878 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20804

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 May 17, 2006, 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 and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. Amex filed Amendment No. 1 with the Commission on September 25, 2006.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and to approve the proposal on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 replaced and superseded the original filing in its entirety. Amendment No. 1 clarified certain details of the Exchange's initial proposal, and conformed it with recent revisions to the corporate governance standards of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (`` ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20804 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20868

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 October 10, 2006, 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 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).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The proposed rule change would amend DTC's Rule 30, CanadianLink Service, to allow certain CanadianLink transactions to settle in U.S. dollars.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, DTC included statements concerning the purpose of ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20868 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20806

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 7, 2006, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``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. Nasdaq filed the proposal as a ``non controversial'' 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. 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 Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Nasdaq is providing guidance regarding factors it generally conside ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20806 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20873

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 August 23, 2006, 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 NASD. On November 13, 2006, NASD 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\ In Amendment No. 1, NASD clarified provisions to the proposed rule change.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

NASD is proposing to provide for the payment of a $200 honorarium per case for each arbitrator who considers contested motions for the issuance ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20873 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20872

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 30, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``NYSE'') 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. NYSE has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by NYSE under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change 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 the Pr ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20872 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20874

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 30, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``NYSE'') 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 Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change 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)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange pr ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20874 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20885

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 29, 2006, The New York Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``NYSE'') 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 substantially by NYSE. The Exchange 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\ NYSE gave the Commission written notice of its intention to file the proposed rule change on November 29, 2 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20885 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20886

I. Introduction

On September 22, 2006, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' 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 specialist stabilization requirements set forth in NYSE Rule 104.10 (``Dealings by Specialists''). The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on September 28, 2006.\3\ The Commission received five comment letters \4\ from one commenter and two comment response letters from NYSE.\5\ On October 25, 2006, NYSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\6\ This notice and order approves the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, on an accelerated basis.\7\
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54504 (September 26, 2006), 71 FR 57011 (``Stabilization Proposal' ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2006-12-08-E6-20886 Fri, Dec 8 2006 11:00:00 GMT