The Federal Register http://thefederalregister.com/b.p/department/SECURITIES_AND_EXCHANGE_COMMISSION/2007-12-28/ Daily Publications of Meetings and Rules Changes for the Federal Government Tue, Dec 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT Tue, Dec 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT info@thefederalregister.com <![CDATA[ Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Order Granting Registration of Egan-Jones Rating Company As A Nationally Recognized]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25244

EganJones Rating Company, a credit rating agency, furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') an application for registration as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (``NRSRO'') under Section 15E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') for the classes of
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credit ratings described in clauses (i) through (iii) of Section 3(a)(62)(B) of the Exchange Act. The Commission finds that the application furnished by EganJones Rating Company is in the form required by Exchange Act Section 15E, Exchange Act Rule 17g1 (17 CFR 240.17g1), and Form NRSRO (17 CFR 249b.300) and contains the information described in subparagraph (B) of Section 15E(a)(1) of the Exchange Act.

Based on the application, the Commission finds that the requirements of Section 15E of the Exchange Act are satisfied.

Accordingly,

It is ordered, under paragraph (a)(2)(A) of Section 15E of the Exchange Act, that the registration of EganJones Rating Compa ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25244 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25197

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 February 27, 2007, 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 substantially by the Amex. The Amex filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposal on December 13, 2007.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ Amendment No. 1 supersedes and replaces the original filing in its entirety.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Amex proposes to amend its rules to allow Registered Options Traders (``ROTs'') to quote remotely from off the ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25197 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25202

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 April 7, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On December 13, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. On December 20, 2007, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 2 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.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend section 704 (Annual Meetings) of the Amex Company Guide. The text of the proposed rule change is available at Amex, the Commission's Public ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25202 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25181

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 September 6, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change on December 3, 2007.\3\ The Commission is [[Page 73914]]
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 replaces the original filing in its entirety. The purpose of Amendment No. 1 is to: (i) revise the proposed changes to CBOE Rule 12.3, Margin Requirements, to specify initial and/or maintenance margin requirements for margin and cash a ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25181 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25182

On November 2, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'' or ``Exchange Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposal to eliminate from the rules of the CBOE Stock Exchange (``CBSX'') the requirement that CBSX maintain a space on the CBOE trading floor to allow for inperson price discovery in CBSX securities (the ``Floor Post'') and the requirement that CBSX Designated Primary MarketMakers (``DPMs'') staff the Floor Post. The proposal was published for comment in the Federal Register on November 14, 2007.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56762 (November 7, 2007), 72 FR 64096.

CBSX is the Exchange's stock trading faci ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25182 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25187

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 31, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On December 14, 2007, the CBOE submitted 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.
\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 Exchange proposes to amend CBOE Rule 24.16, which is the Exchange's rule applicable to the nullification and adjustment of transactions in index options, options on exchangetraded fu ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25187 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25198

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 February 21, 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, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On December 20, 2007, the CBOE submitted 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.
\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 Exchange proposes to amend CBOE Rule 24 .16, which is the Exchange's rule applicable to the nullification and adjustment of transactions in index options, options on exchangetraded ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25198 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Order Granting]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25199

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 27, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated ( ``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') 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 and order to solicit comments on the proposal 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

CBOE proposes to list and trade options on shares of the iShares MSCI Mexico Index Fund (the ``Fund Options'').

The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website ( ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25199 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25189

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 August 31, 2007, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), and on October 22, 2007 amended, the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by CHX. CHX has designated the proposed rule change as constituting a ``noncontroversial'' rule change under paragraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b4 under the Act.\3\ 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

Through this filing, the Exchange proposes to amend its rules to eliminate all provisions that would im ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25189 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (n/k/a/ Financial Industry Regulatory]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25179

I. Introduction

On May 25, 2007, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'')\1\ filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'').\2\ Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on October 17, 2007.\3\ For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is granting approval of the proposed rule change.
\1\ On July 26, 2007, the Commission approved a proposed rule change filed by NASD to amend NASD's Certificate of Incorporation to reflect its name change to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') in connection with the consolidation of the member firm regulatory functions of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. Exchange Act Release No. 56146 (July 26, 2007); 72 FR 42190 (Aug. 1, 2007). \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56639 (October 11, 2007), 72 FR 58918 (October 17, 20 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25179 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25191

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 1, 2007, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') (f/k/a 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 substantially prepared by FINRA. 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

FINRA is proposing to amend NASD Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) to create an exception from the principal approval requirements for certain filed sales material. Below is the text of the proposed rule change. Proposed new language ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25191 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25206

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 September 12, 2007, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') (f/k/a 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 substantially prepared by FINRA.\3\ On December 18, 2007, FINRA filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change as modified by Amendment No. 1 from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ On July 26, 2007, the Commission approved a proposed rule change filed by NASD to amend NASD's Certificate of Incorporation to reflect its name change to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., or FINRA, i ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25206 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25180

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 December 14, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (the ``ISE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The ISE filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(3) 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)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 19b4(f)(3).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange is ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25180 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25200

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 16, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC ( ``Exchange'' or ``ISE'') 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 and order to solicit comments on the proposal 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 ISE proposes to list and trade options on the iShares MSCI Mexico Index Fund (the ``Fund Options''). ISE is not proposing any changes to the rules of the Exchange.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25200 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25201

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on December 10, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``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 substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as one concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(3) 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)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(3).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Subs ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25201 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25208

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 17, 2007, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'' 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 Exchange filed the proposal 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

ISE proposes to amend Rule 710, Minimum Trading Incre ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25208 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25184

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 27, 2007, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (``MSRB'' or ``Board''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the MSRB. The MSRB has filed the proposal as a ``noncontroversial'' rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act,\3\ 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)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25184 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25186

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 15, 2007, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (``MSRB'' or ``Board'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the MSRB. 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 MSRB is filing with the Commission a proposed rule change establishing a pilot system for the consolidated dissemination, through an Internetbased public access portal, of disclosure documents and related information received by the MSRB through its existing facilities (the ``pilot ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25186 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Amendment to NYSE Rule]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25183

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Exchange Act''),\2\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby given that on November 2, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule changes from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78(a) et seq.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') a proposed rule change to amend NYSE Rule 104.21 (``Specialist OrganizationsAdditional Capit ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25183 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25185

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 14, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange
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LLC (``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 substantially by NYSE. NYSE 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 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

The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Rule 15 (Intermarket Trad ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25185 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25188

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\
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notice is hereby given that on December 18, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule changes as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been substantially prepared by the NYSE. NYSE has designated the proposed rule change as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge, pursuant to Section 19b(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b 4(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 Subs ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25188 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25190

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the self regulatory organization. The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as one that is concerned solely with the administration of the selfregulatory organization pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) \4\ of the Act and Rule 19b4(f)(3) \5\ thereunder, 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\5\ 17 CFR ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25190 Fri, Dec 28 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/2007-12-28-E7-25207

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 17, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``Exchange''), through its whollyowned subsidiary NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca [[Page 73956]]
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 December 20, 2007, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. 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 Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange, through its whollyowned subsidiary NYSE Arca Equities, proposes to trade pursuant to ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-12-28-E7-25207 Fri, Dec 28 2007 11:00:00 GMT