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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]

In the Matter of: Fortel, Inc., Now Known as Envit Capital Group,
Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading

May 12, 2009.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of
Fortel, Inc., now known as Envit Capital Group, Inc., because it has
not filed any periodic reports since the period ended June 30, 2002.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the
securities of the above-listed company.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of the
above-listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on
May 12, 2009, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 26, 2009.

    By the Commission.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0714; FRL-9936-47-OW]

Notice of a Public Meeting of the National Drinking Water
Advisory Council

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a
meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC), as
authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The meeting is scheduled
for November 17, 18 and 19, 2015. The NDWAC typically considers issues
associated with drinking water protection and public drinking water
systems. During this meeting, the NDWAC will focus discussions on
developing recommendations for the EPA Administrator on the Lead and
Copper National Primary Drinking Water Regulation--Long Term Revisions.

DATES: The meeting on November 17, 2015, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to
4:15 p.m.; November 18, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and November 19,
2015, from 8 a.m. to noon, eastern time.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in Crystal City, Arlington,
Virginia. The exact location of the meeting will be noticed in the
Federal Register no later than the week before the meeting, posted at
http://water.epa.gov/drink/ndwac/ and posted at www.regulations.gov
under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0714.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information about this
meeting or to request written materials, contact Michelle Schutz of the
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or by email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For additional information about the NDWAC
meeting, please visit http://water.epa.gov/drink/ndwac/or
www.regulations.gov (search for Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0714).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Details about Participating in the Meeting: Teleconferencing will
be available during the meeting. The number of teleconference
connections available for the meeting is limited and will be offered on
a first-come, first-served basis. The teleconference number is (1) 866-
299-3188; when prompted, enter conference code<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To ensure adequate time for public involvement, individuals or
organizations interested in presenting an oral statement should notify
Michelle Schutz by November 9, 2015, by email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER>. The NDWAC will
allocate 45 minutes for the public's input (from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15
a.m., eastern time) at the meeting on November 18, 2015. Oral
statements will be limited to three minutes at the meeting. It is
preferred that only one person present a statement on behalf of a group
or organization. Any person who wishes to file a written statement can
do so before or after the NDWAC meeting. Written statements intended
for the meeting must be received by November 9, 2015, to be distributed
to all members of the NDWAC before any final discussion or vote is
completed. Any statement received on or after the date specified will
become part of the permanent file for the meeting and will be forwarded
to the NDWAC members for their information.
    National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The NDWAC was created by
Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA)

of 1974, Public Law 93-523, 42 U.S.C. 300j-5, and is operated in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The NDWAC was established under the SDWA to
provide practical and independent advice, consultation and
recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions,
policies and regulations required by the SDWA.
    Special Accommodations: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact Michelle Schutz at 202-
564-7374 or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>To request an
accommodation for a disability, please contact Michelle Schutz at least
10 days prior to the meeting to give the hosting facility as much time
as possible to process your request.

    Dated: October 27, 2015.
Peter Grevatt,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0386]
RIN 1625-AA09

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Taylor Bayou Outfall Canal
(Joint Outfall Canal), TX

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing an operating schedule that
governs the Valero pontoon-supported swing bridge across Taylor Bayou
Outfall Canal (Joint Outfall Canal (JOC)), mile 2.44, West Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas. This bridge provides for Valero's maintenance
vehicles and contractors to cross the waterway. The regulation will
allow the bridge to remain in the open-to-navigation position except
during two scheduled daily closures. This regulation increases the
efficiency of operations allowing for the safe navigation of vessels
through the bridge while recognizing the bridge's importance to the
facility that it serves.

DATES: This rule is effective May 21, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
[USCG-2014-0386]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. James Wetherington; Bridge Administration Branch,
Eighth Coast Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Cheryl F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
USCG United States Coast Guard
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rule Making
Sec.  Section Symbol
U.S.C. United States Code
JOC Joint Outfall Canal

A. Regulatory History and Information

    On September 23, 2014, we published an Interim Rule with request
for comments entitled, ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Taylor Bayou
Outfall Canal (Joint Outfall Canal), TX'' in the Federal Register (79
FR 56651). We received 1 comment on the interim rule. No public meeting
was requested, and none was held.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The Premcor Refining Group, Inc.--A Valero Company owns the new
Valero pontoon-supported swing bridge across Taylor Bayou Outfall Canal
(JOC), mile 2.44, West Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
    The bridge has unlimited vertical clearance in the open-to-
navigation position and a vertical clearance of 11.11 feet in the
closed-to-navigation position. The new bridge also has a horizontal
clearance of 75.0 feet from fender to fender in the open-to-navigation
position and 52 feet from pontoon to fender in the closed-to-navigation
position. Traffic on this waterway is primarily recreational craft and
commercial barges. Valero engaged the owners of these vessels through
multiple discussions leading to the design and operating schedule of
this bridge.
    The owner requested to change the operating schedule, per 33 CFR
117.41(b), to allow the bridge to remain open except for two scheduled
daily closures.
    This change allows the bridge owner to leave the bridge in the
open-to-navigation position, except for two daily maintenance cycles,
while removing the requirement that a bridge tender be on the bridge at
all times. All notifications and signals will remain as noted in the
Interim Rule.

C. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule

    The Coast Guard provided a comment period of 45 days and only one
comment was received. This comment was from Valero stating that they
are in agreement with the rule as stated in the interim rule; however,
they wish to have a little bit more flexibility due to contractor staff
and general maintenance that require access to the other side of the
property. After discussions with Valero, they agreed that any operation
of

the bridge outside of the prescribed times will require a tender on the
bridge until the operations are finished and the normal open-to-
navigation position can be resumed. Everything else will remain as
published in the interim rule.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes or executive orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Order 12866 or under
section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget
has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    This rule allows the bridge to remain in the open-to-navigation
position at all times with the exception of two scheduled closures each
day to allow for vehicular traffic. Because the bridge will be left in
the open position and only closed to vessel traffic for two hours per
day, one hour in the morning and one hour in the early evening, this
regulation will have a minimal affect on the waterway users and vessels
transiting the area. Additionally, the bridge can be opened in 30
minutes should there be emergency need during one of the scheduled
closures. Through the course of the comment period of the interim rule,
it was noted that if the bridge needs to be closed at any other time
than those times that are scheduled, the bridge will be tended and be
able to be opened in approximately 15 minutes.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: the property owners, vessel operators and waterway
users who wish to transit on Taylor Bayou Outfall Canal (JOC) past mile
2.44 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
This rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of
small entities for the following reasons because, through pre-
coordination and consultation with property owners, vessel operators
and waterway users, this operating schedule will accommodate all
waterway users with minimal impact.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT,
above.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

4. Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

9. Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

10. Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

12. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations

That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a
determination that this action is one of a category of actions which do
not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or
procedures for drawbridges. This rule is categorically excluded, under
figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction.
    Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an
environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are not required for this rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.
    Accordingly, the interim rule amending 33 CFR part 117 which was
published at 79 FR 56651 on September 23, 2014, is adopted as a final
rule with the following change:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

0
1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Amend Sec.  117.988 by adding paragraph (g) to read as follows:

Sec.  117.988  Taylor Bayou Outfall Canal (Joint Outfall Canal (JOC)).

* * * * *
    (g) If the bridge is required to operate outside of the specified
times, the bridge will be tended until it is returned to the open-to-
navigation position.

    Dated: March 20, 2015.
Kevin S. Cook,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. OR23-6-000]

Moonrise Midstream, LLC; Notice of Request for Temporary Waiver

    Take notice that on September 27, 2023, Moonrise Midstream, LLC
filed a petition seeking a temporary waiver of the tariff filing and
reporting requirements of sections 6 and 20 of the Interstate Commerce
Act and parts 341 and 357 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's
regulations (Commission), all as more fully explained in the petition.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214. Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the

comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene, or protest must
serve a copy of that document on the Petitioner.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at
[email protected] or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail
similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 27, 2023.

    Dated: September 28, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0443; Product Identifier 2018-NE-14-AD; Amendment
39-19286; AD 2018-10-11]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-09-10 for
all CFM International S.A. (CFM) Model CFM56-7B engines. AD 2018-09-10
required initial and repetitive inspections of the concave and convex
sides of the fan blade dovetail to detect cracking and replacement of
any blades found cracked. This AD requires the same initial and
repetitive inspections but revises the compliance time for the initial
inspections of certain higher-risk fan blades. This AD was prompted by
a recent engine failure due to a fractured fan blade that resulted in
the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and debris penetrating the
fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization, and prompting an emergency
descent. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 1, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 1,
2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of May
14, 2018 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018).
    We must receive any comments on this AD by July 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact CFM
International Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room
285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email: [email protected]. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0443.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0443; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone:
800-647-

5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued AD 2018-09-10, Amendment 39-19267 (83 FR 19176, May 2,
2018), (``AD 2018-09-10''), for all CFM model CFM56-7B engines. AD
2018-09-10 required initial and repetitive inspections of the concave
and convex sides of the fan blade dovetail to detect cracking and
replacement of any blades found cracked. AD 2018-09-10 resulted from a
recent event involving an engine failure due to a fractured fan blade
leading to the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and debris penetrating
the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization and prompting an
emergency descent. One passenger fatality occurred as a result. We
issued AD 2018-09-10 to prevent failure of the fan blade due to
cracking, which could lead to an engine in-flight shutdown (IFSD),
uncontained release of debris, damage to the airplane, and possible
airplane decompression.

Actions Since AD 2018-09-10 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2018-09-10, an investigation of this event has
determined new methods for identifying applicable parts as well as the
need to reduce the compliance time for certain fan blades. Therefore,
this AD requires inspection of higher risk fan blades, identified using
one of the methods in CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033,
Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018, within 30 days from the effective date
of the AD. The remaining fan blades must be inspected within 90 days
from the effective date of the AD or prior to accumulating 20,000
flight cycles. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, dated May 9,
2018, and Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the
CFM56-7B Engine Shop Manual (ESM), Revision 57, dated January 15, 2018.
CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, describes procedures for
performing an ultrasonic inspection (USI) of the affected fan blades.
Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the CFM56-7B
ESM, describes procedures for performing an eddy current inspection
(ECI) of the affected fan blades. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1019, dated March 24, 2017,
and Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017; CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1024, dated
July 26, 2017; and CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, dated April 20, 2018,
and General Electric Field Support Technology (FST) procedure 2370,
dated December 9, 2016. These SBs and the FST provide information on
performing the USI.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic or eddy current
inspection of certain fan blades and, if they fail the inspection,
their replacement with parts eligible for installation.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because certain fan blades must be inspected, and, if needed, replaced
before further flight. Failure to inspect and replace these parts
within the required compliance times could lead to failure of the fan
blades, engine IFSD, uncontained release of debris, damage to the
airplane, and possible airplane decompression. Therefore, we find good
cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are
impracticable. In addition, for the reasons stated above, we find that
good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30
days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final
rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-0443 and product identifier
2018-NE-14-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those
comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 3,716 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspect engine fan blade............  2 work-hours x $85 per               $0             $170         $631,720
                                       hour = $170.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:

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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replace fan blade............................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour =             $8,500           $8,585
                                                $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2018-09-10, Amendment 39-19267 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018) and adding
the following new AD:

2018-10-11 CFM International S.A.: Amendment 39-19286; Docket No.
FAA-2018-0443; Product Identifier 2018-NE-14-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 1, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2018-09-10, Amendment 39-19267 (83 FR 19176,
May 2, 2018).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-7B20,
CFM56-7B22, CFM56-7B22/B1, CFM56-7B24, CFM56-7B24/B1, CFM56-7B26,
CFM56-7B26/B2, CFM56-7B27, CFM56-7B27A, CFM56-7B26/B1, CFM56-7B27/
B1, CFM56-7B27/B3, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B22/2, CFM56-7B24/2, CFM56-
7B26/2, CFM56-7B27/2, CFM56-7B20/3, CFM56-7B22/3, CFM56-7B22/3B1,
CFM56-7B24/3, CFM56-7B24/3B1, CFM56-7B26/3, CFM56-7B26/3B1, CFM56-
7B26/3B2, CFM56-7B27/3, CFM56-7B27/3B1, CFM56-7B27/3B3, CFM56-7B27A/
3, CFM56-7B26/3F, CFM56-7B26/3B2F, CFM56-7B27/3F, CFM56-7B27/3B1F,
CFM56-7B20E, CFM56-7B22E, CFM56-7B22E/B1, CFM56-7B24E, CFM56-7B24E/
B1, CFM56-7B26E, CFM56-7B26E/B1, CFM56-7B26E/B2, CFM56-7B27AE,
CFM56-7B27E, CFM56-7B27E/B1, CFM56-7B27E/B3, CFM56-7B26E/F, CFM56-
7B26E/B2F, CFM56-7B27E/F, and CFM56-7B27E/B1F engine models.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine
Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a recent engine failure due to a fan
blade fracture leading to the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and
debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization,
and prompting an emergency descent. One passenger fatality occurred
as a result. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fan
blade. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
failure of the fan blade, the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and
debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization,
and prompting an emergency descent.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Perform an ultrasonic inspection (USI) or eddy current
inspection (ECI) of the concave and convex sides of the fan blade
dovetail as follows:
    (i) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, perform
an initial inspection of the fan blades identified using the
criteria in Planning Information, either paragraph 1.C.2.(a),
1.C.2.(b), or 1.C.2.(c), of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-7B S/B
72-1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018.
    (ii) For all fan blades not inspected in accordance with
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, perform an initial inspection prior
to accumulating 20,000 flight cycles on the fan blade or within 90
days from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (iii) Thereafter, repeat this inspection no later than 3,000
cycles since the last inspection.
    (iv) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A.(3)(a)
through (i), of CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, dated May
9, 2018, to perform a USI or use the instructions in Subtask 72-21-
01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from CFM CFM56-7B Engine Shop
Manual, Revision 57, dated January 15, 2018, to perform an ECI.
    (2) If any unserviceable indication, as specified in the
applicable service information in paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this AD,
is found during the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, replace the fan blade before further flight with a part eligible
for installation.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    Do not install any replacement fan blade unless it meets one of
the following criteria:
    (1) The replacement fan blade has fewer than 20,000 cycles since
new, or;
    (2) The replacement fan blade has been inspected in accordance
with paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, a ``replacement fan blade'' is a fan
blade that is being installed into an engine from which it was not
previously removed. Removing and reinstalling a fan blade for the
purpose of relubrication is not subject to the Installation
Prohibition of this AD.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) You may take credit for the USI required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, if those

actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using
CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1019, dated March 24, 2017; or Revision 1,
dated June 13, 2017; or CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1024, dated July 26,
2017; CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, dated April 20, 2018; or General
Electric Field Support Technology procedure 2370, dated December 9,
2016.
    (2) You may take credit for an ECI using the instructions in
Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the CFM56-
7B Engine Shop Manual, earlier than Revision 57, dated January 15,
2018.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. You may email your request
to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(l) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Christopher McGuire,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 1, 2018.
    (i) CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01,
dated May 9, 2018.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 14, 2018 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018).
    (i) Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the
CFM CFM56-7B Engine Shop Manual, Revision 57, dated January 15,
2018.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For CFM service information identified in this AD, contact
CFM International Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann Way,
M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 877-
432-3329; email: [email protected].
    (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and
Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 15, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-10657 Filed 5-16-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34639-34645]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15502]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-83642; File No. SR-BX-2018-029]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend BX Rules
at Chapter VII, Section 6 Related to Market Maker Quotations, Section
14 Related to Lead Market Maker Quotations and Section 15 Related to
Directed Market Maker Quotations

July 16, 2018.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on July 2, 2018, Nasdaq BX, Inc. (``BX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II 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.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend BX Rules at Chapter VII, Section 6
related to Market Maker quotations, Section 14 related to Lead Market
Maker quotations and Section 15 related to Directed Market Maker
quotations.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
website at http://nasdaqbx.cchwallstreet.com/, at the principal office
of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such
statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    BX proposes to amend the current rule text of Chapter VII, Section
6(d), Section 14 and Section 15 related to quoting obligations for
Market Makers, Lead Market Makers and Directed Market Makers, to
restructure the current rule to mirror rule text utilized on Nasdaq
Phlx LLC.\3\ The Exchange does not propose to amend the current quoting
obligations, rather the Exchange proposes to more clearly state the
current quoting obligations utilizing the same format as Phlx Rule
1081(c).
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Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)
    The Exchange proposes to amend Chapter VII, Section 6(d) to remove
the word ``continuous'' from this first sentence in the rule. The
Exchange is removing the word ``continuous'' because the Exchange notes
that Market Makers quote a percentage of the day and therefore the word
continuous may not accurately reflect the manner in which Market Makers
quote on BX. The Exchange proposes to retitle Section 6(d) as ``Intra-
day Quotes.''
    The Exchange also proposes to replace references to ``continuous''
with ``intra-day'' within the Rulebook. The Exchange proposes to amend
Chapter V, Section 3 to replace ``continuous quoting'' with ``intra-day
quoting.'' The Exchange proposes to amend proposed Chapter VII, Section
14(f)(4) to replace ``continuous electronic quote obligation'' with
``intra-day electronic quote obligation.'' The Exchange proposes to
amend proposed Chapter VII, Section 14(g) to replace ``continuous
quotes'' with ``intra-day quotes.'' The Exchange proposes to amend
Chapter VII, Section 15(iii)(d) to replace ``continuous electronic
quote obligation'' with ``intra-day electronic quote obligation.'' The
Exchange proposes to amend Chapter X, Section 7(c) to replace
``continuous quotes'' and ``continuous bids and offers'' with ``intra-
day quotes'' and ``intra-day bids and offers.''
    The Exchange proposes to amend Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i) to
delete the

first sentence of this paragraph, ``On a daily basis, a Market Maker
must during regular market hours make markets consistent with the
applicable quoting requirements specified in these rules, on a
continuous basis in options in which the Market Maker is registered.''
The Exchange believes that a Market Maker's obligation to enter bids
and offers for the options to which it is registered is currently noted
in proposed Chapter VII, Section 6(d). The Exchange proposes to
specifically detail a Market Maker's quoting obligations in the
proposed rule text and therefore believes that this sentence is not
necessary because the following sentences replaces this sentence with
the exception of the intra-day aspect as described below.
    The Exchange proposes to add new rule text to Chapter VII, Section
6(d)(i). The first new sentence will provide ``A Market Maker must
enter bids and offers for the options to which it is registered, except
in an assigned options series listed intra-day \4\ on the Exchange.''
The Exchange believes this sentence is more specific than Section 6(d)
because it accepts [sic] the intra-day quotes. Today, a Market Maker is
not held to quote an intra-day add of a series because the options
series was not available for trading the entire day. The Exchange is
adding this exception to the rule text to make clear that Market Makers
would not be responsible for quoting an intra-day addition. The
Exchange believes that not counting intra-day adds of a series that
were not available for the entire day of trading is consistent with the
Act because the Market Maker would not have the opportunity to trade
that particular options series for the entire trading day. The Exchange
also proposes to note, ``On a daily basis, a Market Maker must make
markets consistent with the applicable quoting requirements specified
below.'' The Exchange proposes to note within the new rule text the
specific quoting obligations for each type of Market Maker.
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    \4\ An intra-day add of a series shall be defined, for purposes
of this Phlx Rule 1081 [sic], as an option series that is added
manually on the same day the series begins trading.
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    The Exchange is also adding rule text to explain the interplay
between the quoting obligations for BX Market Makers who may also
qualify as a Lead Market Maker, pursuant to Chapter VII, Section 14 or
Directed Market Maker pursuant to Chapter VII, Section 15.
Specifically, the Exchange proposes to add, similar to Phlx Rules,\5\
``An Options Participant will be required to meet each market making
obligation separately. A Market Maker who is also the Lead Market
Maker, pursuant to Chapter VII, Section 14, will be held to the Lead
Market Maker obligations in options series in which the Lead Market
Maker is assigned and will be held to Market Maker obligations in all
other options series where assigned. A Market Maker who receives a
Directed Order,\6\ as described in Chapter VII [sic], Section 10, shall
be held to the standard of a Directed Market Maker, as described in
Chapter VII, Section 15.'' The Exchange proposes to make clear that a
BX Options Participant who is a Market Maker, Lead Market Maker and
Directed Market Maker will have quoting obligations which may need to
be separately met depending on the role.
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    \5\ See Phlx Rule 1081(c).
    \6\ The term ``Directed Order'' means an order to buy or sell
which has been directed, provided it is properly marked as such, to
a particular market maker (``Directed Market Maker''). Directed
Orders are handled within the System pursuant to Chapter VII [sic],
Section 10. Directed Orders may be available only in certain
options. See Chapter VII [sic], Section 1(e)(2).
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Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)(1)
    The Exchange proposes to remove the following sentence from Chapter
VII, Section (d)(i)(1), ``To satisfy this requirement, a Market Maker
must quote 60% of the trading day (as a percentage of the total number
of minutes in such trading day) or such higher percentage as BX may
announce in advance.'' The Exchange proposes to replace this language
with language that more technically defines the quoting obligation. The
Exchange proposes the following rule text:

    Market Makers, associated with the same Options Participant, are
collectively required to provide two-sided quotations in 60% of the
cumulative number of seconds, or such higher percentage as BX may
announce in advance, for which that Options Participant's assigned
options series are open for trading. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
a Market Maker shall not be required to make two-sided markets
pursuant to this Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)(1) in any Quarterly
Option Series, any Adjusted Option Series, and any option series
with an expiration of nine months or greater.

The 60% requirement and the manner in which it is calculated is not
being amended. The Exchange does not propose to amend the current
quoting obligations, rather the Exchange proposes to more clearly state
the current quoting obligations utilizing the same format as Phlx Rule
1081(c)(ii)(A). The Exchange notes the quoting obligations expressed as
the cumulative number of seconds rather than 60% of the trading day.
While the current rule indicates that the Exchange currently reviews
quoting as a percentage of the total number of minutes, the two
standards are otherwise equivalent. Adding ``associated with the same
Options Participant'' to the first sentence also makes clear that the
obligation is at the firm level and that all associated Market Makers
will be counted in arriving at the calculation for quoting obligations.
The Exchange also states, ``Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Market
Maker shall not be required to make two-sided markets pursuant to this
Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)(1) in any Quarterly Option Series, any
Adjusted Option Series, and any option series with an expiration of
nine months or greater.'' This exception exists today for BX and is
simply being carried over into the new text from current Section
6(d)(i)(2). The definition of an adjusted option series is currently
defined at Section 6(d)(i)(2) as an option series wherein one option
contract in the series represents the delivery of other than 100 shares
of underlying stock or Exchange-Traded Fund Shares. This definition is
being relocated to 6(d)(i)(1)(a), similar to Phlx's structure and is
defined as ``Adjusted Options Series'' throughout this rule.
Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)(2)
    The Exchange proposes to add new rule text at Chapter VII, Section
6(d)(i)(2) which provides the method by which the Exchange will
calculate the BX Market Maker quoting obligations. The Exchange
proposes to state, that the Exchange will (i) take the total number of
seconds the Options Participant disseminates quotes in each assigned
options series, excluding Quarterly Option Series, any Adjusted Option
Series, and any option series with an expiration of nine months or
greater; and (ii) divide that time by the eligible total number of
seconds each assigned option series is open for trading that day.
Similar to Phlx Rule 1081(c)(ii)(D), the Exchange believes that the
addition of this language will bring greater transparency to the manner
in which the Exchange calculated the quoting obligation. The Exchange
is not amending the manner in which the quoting obligation is
calculated, rather the Exchange is simply adding to the current rule
the exact manner in which the Exchange determines the quoting
percentage. The Exchange proposes to add, ``Quoting is not required in
every assigned options series.'' This sentence is not currently
contained in the rule. The Exchange is not proposing to amend its
current practice, rather the Exchange is clearly stating that quoting
is not required in every assigned options series to make clear the
current

obligation. Also, the Exchange proposes to state, ``Compliance with
this requirement is determined by reviewing the aggregate of quoting in
assigned options series for the Options Participant.'' This language is
similar to the language currently being removed from Chapter VII,
Section 6(d)(i)(1), ``This obligation will apply to all of a Market
Maker's registered options collectively to all appointed issues, rather
than on an option-by-option basis.'' The proposed new language simply
conforms the text to Phlx's Rule 1081(c)(ii)(D).
Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)(3)
    The Exchange proposes to also delete the following language from
Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)(3), ``This obligation will apply to all of
a Market Maker's registered options collectively to all appointed
issues, rather than on an option-by-option basis. Compliance with this
obligation will be determined on a monthly basis. However, determining
compliance with the continuous quoting requirement on a monthly basis
does not relieve a Market Maker of the obligation to provide continuous
two-sided quotes on a daily basis, nor will it prohibit the Exchange
from taking disciplinary action against a Market Maker for failing to
meet the continuous quoting obligation each trading day.'' The Exchange
proposes to replace this language with the following language proposed
in Section 6(d)(i)(3), ``For purposes of the Exchange's surveillance of
an Options Participant compliance with this rule, the Exchange may
determine compliance on a monthly basis. The Exchange's monthly
compliance evaluation of the quoting requirement does not relieve an
Options Participant of the obligation to provide two-sided quotes on a
daily basis, nor will it prohibit the Exchange from taking disciplinary
action against an Options Participant for failing to meet the quoting
obligation each trading day.'' The Exchange's amendment is not
substantive, rather the amendment conforms the rule text to Phlx Rule
1081(c)(iii).
    The Exchange proposes to remove the entire paragraph at current
Section 6(d)(i)(2). As explained above this language is being relocated
within the proposed rule text to Section 6(d)(i)(1) and subsection (a)
to that paragraph. The Exchange notes that the sentence ``Accordingly,
the continuous quotation obligations set forth in this rule shall not
apply to Market Makers respecting Quarterly Option Series, adjusted
option series, and series with an expiration of nine months or
greater'' is being deleted and not relocated because this sentence is
redundant. Also, the Exchange proposes to amend current Section
6(d)(i)(3) by renumbering it (4) and also capitalizing ``System'' which
is a defined term and renumbering a cross-reference.
Chapter VII, Section 14(f)
    BX's Rules at Chapter VII, Section 14(f) related to Lead Market
Maker or ``LMM'' quotations. The Exchange is amending BX's Rules to
conform to Phlx's Rules with respect to Specialists which are the
equivalent of an LMM on BX. Similar to the changes for BX Market
Makers, the Exchange proposes to more specifically state within Section
14(f) that an LMM must enter two-sided quotations. Further, ``An LMM
that enters a bid (offer) in a series of an option in which he is
registered on BX must enter an offer (bid), except in an assigned
options series listed intra-day \7\ on BX. These quotations must meet
the legal quote width requirements specified in Chapter VII, Section
14(b)(iv), (v) and (vi).''
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    The Exchange is removing the words ``may enter quotations only in
the issues included in its appointment.'' The Exchange is revising this
paragraph to state, ``An LMM must enter two-sided quotations. An LMM
that enters a bid (offer) in a series of an option in which he is
registered on BX must enter an offer (bid), except in an assigned
options series listed intra-day on BX. These quotations must meet the
legal quote width requirements specified in Chapter VII, Section
14(b)(iv), (v) and (vi). A Market Maker who is also the Lead Market
Maker, pursuant to this Chapter VII, Section 14, will be held to the
Lead Market Maker obligations in options series in which the Lead
Market Maker is assigned and will be held to Market Maker obligations
in all other options series where assigned pursuant to Chapter VII,
Section 6(d).'' The deletion of the words from this paragraph are
replaced with the same concept in the new sentences where it is stating
that the LMM enter a bid (offer) in a series of an options in which he
is registered on BX.
    Today, an LMM is not held to quote an intra-day add of a series
because the options series was not available for trading the entire
day. The Exchange is adding this exception to the rule text to make
clear that LMMs would not be responsible for quoting an intra-day
addition. The Exchange believes that not counting intra-day adds of a
series that were not available for the entire day of trading is
consistent with the Act because the LMM would not have the opportunity
to trade that particular options series for the entire trading day. As
is the case today, an LMM must meet the legal quote width requirements
specified in Section 14(b)(iv), (v) and (vi).
    The Exchange also proposes to add to this paragraph the following
sentence, ``A Market Maker who is also the Lead Market Maker, pursuant
to this Chapter VII, Section 14, will be held to the Lead Market Maker
obligations in options series in which the Lead Market Maker is
assigned and will be held to Market Maker obligations in all other
options series where assigned pursuant to Chapter VII, Section 6(d).''
This language will parallel the language currently proposed on Chapter
VII, Section 6(d) and make clear that a BX Options Participant who is a
Market Maker and a Lead Market Maker will have quoting obligations,
which may need to be separately met depending on the role.
Chapter VII, Section 14(f)(1)
    The Exchange proposes to remove the following sentence from Chapter
VII, Section 14(f)(1), ``An LMM must provide continuous two-sided
quotations throughout the trading day in its appointed issues for 90%
of the time the Exchange is open for trading in each issue. Such
quotations must meet the legal quote width requirements herein. These
obligations will apply to all of the LMMs appointed issues
collectively, rather than on an option-by-option basis. Compliance with
this obligation will be determined on a monthly basis.'' The Exchange
proposes to replace this language with language that more technically
defines the quoting obligation. The Exchange proposes the following
rule text:

    LMMs, associated with the same Options Participant, are
collectively required to provide two-sided quotations in 90% of the
cumulative number of seconds, or such higher percentage as BX may
announce in advance, for which that Option Participant's assigned
options series are open for trading. An LMM shall not be required to
make two-sided markets in any Quarterly Option Series, any Adjusted
Option Series, and any option series with an expiration of nine
months or greater. However, a LMM may still receive a participation
entitlement in such series if it elects to quote in such series and
otherwise satisfies the requirements of Chapter VI, Section 10.

The 90% requirement and the manner in which it is calculated is not
being amended. The Exchange does not propose to amend the current
quoting obligations, rather the Exchange proposes to more clearly state
the current quoting obligations utilizing the same format as Phlx Rule
1081(c)(ii)(B).

The Exchange notes the quoting obligations expressed as the cumulative
number of seconds rather than 90% of the trading day. The two standards
are equivalent. The rule text in current Section 14(f)(1) is being
revised and certain text is being relocated. The legal quote width
obligations are now in Section 14(f) generally and the compliance
obligations are being relocated to Section 14(f)(3) as described in
more detail below. The rule text related to making a two-sided market
in Quarterly Option Series, any adjusted option series, and any option
series with an expiration of nine months or greater is being relocated
from Section 14(f)(4) along with the definition for an Adjusted Option
Series which is being relocated to Section 14(f)(1)(a) and is being
defined. The Exchange is also relocating this sentence ``However, a LMM
may still receive a participation entitlement in such series if it
elects to quote in such series and otherwise satisfies the requirements
of Chapter VI, Section 10'' from current Chapter VII, Section 14(f)(4).
The Exchange is conforming the adjusted series definition to that of
Phlx,\8\ which provides ``An adjusted option series is an option series
wherein one option contract in the series represents the delivery of
other than 100 shares of underlying stock or Exchange-Traded Fund
Shares.'' \9\ The amendment of the definition will not result in an
adjusted option series being treated differently for purposes of BX
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    \8\ See Phlx Rule 1081(c)(ii)(A)(i).
    \9\ Chapter VII, Section 14(f)(4) provides the following
definition for an adjusted options series, ``For purposes of this
Rule, an adjusted option series is an option series wherein, as a
result of a corporate action by the issuer of the underlying
security, one option contract in the series represents the delivery
of other than 100 shares of underlying security.''
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Chapter VII, Section 14(f)(2)
    The Exchange proposes to add new rule text at Chapter VII, Section
14(f)(2) which provides the method by which the Exchange will calculate
the BX LMM quoting obligations. The Exchange proposes to state, that
the Exchange will (i) take the total number of seconds the Options
Participant disseminates quotes in each assigned options series,
excluding Quarterly Option Series, any Adjusted Option Series, and any
option series with an expiration of nine months or greater for Market
Makers; and (ii) divide that time by the eligible total number of
seconds each assigned option series is open for trading that day. This
language conforms to the language also proposed for Chapter VII,
Section 6(d)(i)(2). Similar to Phlx, the Exchange believes that the
addition of this language will bring greater transparency to the manner
in which the Exchange calculated the quoting obligation. The Exchange
proposes to add, ``Quoting is not required in every assigned options
series.'' This sentence is not currently contained in the rule. The
Exchange is not proposing to amend its current practice, rather the
Exchange is clearly stating that quoting is not required in every
assigned options series to make clear the current obligation. Also, the
Exchange proposes to state, ``Compliance with this requirement is
determined by reviewing the aggregate of quoting in assigned options
series for the Options Participant.'' This language is similar to the
language currently being removed from Chapter VII, Section 14(f)(1),
``These obligations will apply to all of the LMMs appointed issues
collectively, rather than on an option-by-option basis.'' The proposed
new language simply conforms the text to Phlx's Rule 1081(c)(ii)(D).
Chapter VII, Section 14(f)(3)
    The Exchange proposes to relocate the following rule text from
current Section 14(f)(1) to new (f)(3) ``BX Regulation may consider
exceptions to the requirement to quote 90% (or higher) of the trading
day based on demonstrated legal or regulatory requirements or other
mitigating circumstances.'' The Exchange proposes to replace this rule
text in current Section 14(f)(1), ``However, determining compliance
with the continuous quoting requirement on a monthly basis does not
relieve an LMM of the obligation to provide continuous two-sided quotes
on a daily basis, nor will it prohibit the Exchange from taking
disciplinary action against an LMM for failing to meet the continuous
quoting obligation each trading day'' with the following rule text:

    For purposes of the Exchange's surveillance of an Options
Participant compliance with this rule, the Exchange may determine
compliance on a monthly basis. The Exchange's monthly compliance
evaluation of the quoting requirement does not relieve an Options
Participant of the obligation to provide two-sided quotes on a daily
basis, nor will it prohibit the Exchange from taking disciplinary
action against an Options Participant for failing to meet the
quoting obligation each trading day.

The Exchange is not amending the manner in which the surveillance
functions today. The Exchange proposes to conform this rule text
throughout the rule to mirror language utilized in Phlx Rule
1081(c)(iii) and also proposed new Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(i)(3).
This rule text mirrors language currently contained in Section
14(f)(1).
Chapter VII, Section 14(f)(2), (3) and (4)
    The Exchange proposes to renumber current Section 14(f)(1)(i) as
Section 14(f)(4). As noted herein, current Section 14(f)(4) is being
relocated to within the rule text as explained above. The Exchange also
proposes to renumber Section 14(f)(2) and (3), which are not being
amended, as 14(g) and (h), respectively.
Chapter VII, Section 15(iii)
    The Exchange proposes to amend Section 15(iii) related to Directed
Market Maker quoting requirements to similarly add text to conform to
Phlx Rule 1081(c)(ii)(C). The Exchange proposes to add to Section
15(iii), ``A Directed Market Maker must enter two-sided quotations. A
Directed Market Maker that enters a bid (offer) in a series of an
option in which he is registered on BX must enter an offer (bid),
except in an assigned options series listed intra-day on BX. These
quotations must meet the legal quote width requirements specified in
Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(ii).'' Similar to the changes for BX Market
Makers and Lead Market Makers, the Exchange proposes to more
specifically state within Section 15(iii) that an Directed Market Maker
must enter two-sided quotations. Today, a Directed Market Maker is not
held to quote an intra-day add of a series because the options series
was not available for trading the entire day. The Exchange is adding
this exception to the rule text to make clear that Directed Market
Makers would not be responsible for quoting an intra-day addition. The
Exchange believes that not counting intra-day adds of a series that
were not available for the entire day of trading is consistent with the
Act because the Directed Market Maker would not have the opportunity to
trade that particular options series for the entire trading day. As is
the case today, a Directed Market Maker must meet the legal quote width
requirements specified in Chapter VII, Section 6(d)(ii).
    The Exchange also proposes to add to this paragraph the following
sentence, ``A Market Maker who receives a Directed Order, as described
in Chapter VII [sic], Section 10, shall be held to the standard of a
Directed Market Maker as described in Chapter VII, Section 15.'' This
language will make clear where a Market Maker receives a Directed Order
and what the quoting standard shall be for that Directed Market Maker.

Chapter VII, Section 15(iii)(a)
    The Exchange proposes to adopt a new Section 15(iii)(a) and
provide, Directed Market Makers, associated with the same Options
Participant, are collectively required to provide two-sided quotations
in 90% of the cumulative number of seconds, or such higher percentage
as BX may announce in advance, for which that Options Participant's
assigned options series are open for trading. An Options Participant
shall be considered directed in all assigned options once the Options
Participant receives a Directed Order in any option in which they are
assigned and shall be considered a Directed Market Maker until such
time as an Options Participant notifies the Exchange that they are no
longer directed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Options Participant
shall not be required to make two-sided markets in any Quarterly Option
Series, any Adjusted Option Series, and any option series with an
expiration of nine months or greater. Notwithstanding the obligations
specified in subparagraph (iii) above, a DMM may still receive a
participation entitlement in such series if it elects to quote in such
series and otherwise satisfies the requirements of Chapter VII [sic],
Section 10.
    The Exchange notes that it is not amending the quoting obligations
for Directed Market Makers. The Exchange is simply conforming the text
to Phlx Rule 1081(c)(ii)(C). The Exchange is adding rule text to make
clear, similar to Phlx Rule 1081(c)(ii)(C), when a Directed Market
[sic] is considered to be directed. Similar to Phlx, an Options
Participant shall be considered directed in all assigned options once
the Options Participant receives a Directed Order in any option in
which they are assigned and shall be considered a Directed Market Maker
until such time as an Options Participant notifies the Exchange that
they are no longer directed. The Exchange, similar to today, shall not
apply quoting obligations to Quarterly Option Series, any Adjusted
Option Series, and any option series with an expiration of nine months
or greater.\10\ The Exchange is relocating language to Section
15(iii)(a) from Section 15(iv) which states, ``a DMM may still receive
a participation entitlement in such series if it elects to quote in any
Quarterly Option Series, any Adjusted Option Series, and any option
series with an expiration of nine months or greater series and
otherwise satisfies the requirements of Chapter VII [sic], Section
10.''
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Chapter VII, Section 15(iii)(a)(i)
    The Exchange proposes to adopt a definition of an adjusted option
series in subparagraph (i) similar to Phlx \11\ which provides ``An
adjusted option series is an option series wherein one option contract
in the series represents the delivery of other than 100 shares of
underlying stock or Exchange-Traded Fund Shares,'' \12\ and define it.
The amendment of the definition will not result in an adjusted option
series being treated differently for purposes of BX Rules.
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    \11\ See Phlx Rule 1081(c)(ii)(A)(i).
    \12\ Chapter VII, Section 15(iv) provides the following
definition for an adjusted options series, ``For purposes of this
Rule, an adjusted option series is an option series wherein, as a
result of a corporate action by the issuer of the underlying
security, one option contract in the series represents the delivery
of other than 100 shares of underlying security.''
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Chapter VII, Section 15(iii)(b)
    The Exchange proposes to add new rule text at Chapter VII, Section
15(iii)(b) which provides the method by which the Exchange will
calculate the BX Directed Market Maker quoting obligations. The
Exchange proposes to state, that the Exchange will (i) take the total
number of seconds the Options Participant disseminates quotes in each
assigned options series, excluding Quarterly Option Series, any
Adjusted Option Series, and any option series with an expiration of
nine months or greater; and (ii) divide that time by the eligible total
number of seconds each assigned option series is open for trading that
day. Similar to Phlx, the Exchange believes that the addition of this
language will bring greater transparency to the manner in which the
Exchange calculated the quoting obligation.
    The Exchange proposes to add, ``Quoting is not required in every
assigned options series.'' This sentence is not currently contained in
the rule. The Exchange is not proposing to amend its current practice,
rather the Exchange is clearly stating that quoting is not required in
every assigned options series to make clear the current obligation.
    Also, the Exchange proposes to state, ``Compliance with this
requirement is determined by reviewing the aggregate of quoting in
assigned options series for the Options Participant.'' This language is
similar to the language currently being removed from Chapter VII,
Section 15(iii) ``These obligations will apply collectively to all
series in all of the issues, rather than on an issue-by-issue basis.''
The proposed new language simply conforms the text to Phlx's Rule
1081(c)(ii)(D).
Chapter VII, Section 15(iii)(c)
    The Exchange proposes to relocate the following rule text from
current Section 15(iii) to new 15(iii)(c) ``BX Regulation may consider
exceptions to the requirement to quote 90% (or higher) of the trading
day based on demonstrated legal or regulatory requirements or other
mitigating circumstances.'' The Exchange proposes to add,

    For purposes of the Exchange's surveillance of an Options
Participant compliance with this rule, the Exchange may determine
compliance on a monthly basis. The Exchange's monthly compliance
evaluation of the quoting requirement does not relieve an Options
Participant of the obligation to provide two-sided quotes on a daily
basis, nor will it prohibit the Exchange from taking disciplinary
action against an Options Participant for failing to meet the
quoting obligation each trading day.

The Exchange is not amending the manner in which the surveillance
functions today. The Exchange proposes to conform this rule text
throughout the rule to mirror language utilized in Phlx Rule
1081(c)(iii). The Exchange proposes to relocate and revise this
language, ``provide continuous two-sided quotations throughout the
trading day in all options issues for which the Directed Market Maker
is assigned for 90% of the time the Exchange is open for trading in
each issue. Such quotations must meet the legal quote width
requirements of Chapter VII, Section 6. These obligations will apply
collectively to all series in all of the issues, rather than on an
issue-by-issue basis. Compliance with this obligation will be
determined on a monthly basis'' as described herein into Sections
15(iii) and Section 15(iii)(a).
Chapter VII, Section 15(iii)(d)
    The rule text concerning a technical failure is being relocated
from Section 15(iii) to Section 15(iii)(d). The word ``system'' is
being capitalized as that term is defined within the Rulebook. As noted
herein, Section 15(iv) is being relocated to Section 15(iii)(a) and
Sections 15(iii)(a)(i).
    The Exchange believes this proposed rule will allow Market Makers
to quickly compare obligations across Nasdaq affiliated markets.\13\
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    \13\ The Exchange intends to file a similar proposal for The
Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC, Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC and
Nasdaq MRX, LLC.

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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\14\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\15\ in particular, in that it is designed to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments
to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national
market system, and, in general to protect investors and the public
interest. The Exchange believes that its proposed rule change provides
further detail as to obligations of Market Makers, LMMs and Directed
Market Makers on BX. The Exchange is not amending its current quoting
obligations, rather the Exchange is proposing to amend its current rule
text to bring greater transparency to the current quoting obligations
by adding clear language which explains the manner in which BX will
calculate the various quoting obligations for each type of Market
Maker. The Exchange believes the proposed rule text is consistent with
the Act because the proposed rule text protect investors and the public
interest by providing clear language that will be utilized on all
Nasdaq affiliate markets for easy comparison.
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    \14\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \15\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\16\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\17\ in particular, in that it is designed to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments
to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national
market system, and, in general to protect investors and the public
interest. The proposal does not impose a burden on competition because
the Exchange will continue to uniformly calculate and apply the quoting
obligations to all BX Market Makers as provided for in the proposed
rule text. The Exchange's proposal does not modify the current quoting
obligations on BX.
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    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were either solicited or received.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \18\ and
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\19\
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    \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \19\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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    A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) \20\ normally
does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing.
However, pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\21\ the Commission may
designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. In its filing with the
Commission, the Exchange has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day
operative delay so that the proposal to amend its Market Maker quoting
obligations to add more detail to the current quoting requirements may
become operative immediately upon filing. The Exchange believes that
the proposal will bring greater transparency to the Exchange's rules.
The Commission notes that the changes are substantially similar to Phlx
Rule 1081(c). As such, the Commission believes that waiving the 30-day
operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the
public interest. Therefore, the Commission designates the proposed rule
change operative upon filing.\22\
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    \20\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \21\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \22\ For purposes only of waiving the operative delay, the
Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency,
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under
Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act \23\ to determine whether the proposed
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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    \23\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-BX-2018-029 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BX-2018-029. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-BX-2018-029 and should be submitted on
or before August 10, 2018.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\24\
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    \24\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-15502 Filed 7-19-18; 8:45 am]
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