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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER22-86-000]

EnerSmart Chula Vista BESS LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
EnerSmart Chula Vista BESS LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is November 2, 2021.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    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.
    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://www.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 the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: October 13, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-81506; File No. SR-BOX-2017-29]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To
Amend the Fee Schedule To Establish a Booth Space Fee for the BOX
Trading Floor

August 30, 2017.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on August 22, 2017, BOX Options Exchange LLC (the ``Exchange'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which
Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the
proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(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.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') a proposed rule change to amend the Fee Schedule to
establish a booth space fee for the BOX open-outcry Trading Floor. The
text of the proposed rule change is available from the principal office
of the Exchange, at the Commission's Public Reference Room and also on
the Exchange's Internet Web site at http://boxexchange.com.

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
    The Exchange proposes to amend the Fee Schedule for trading on BOX
to establish a booth space fee for the BOX open-outcry Trading Floor
(``Trading Floor''). Specifically, the Exchange proposes to establish a
Trading Floor Booth Space Fee of $1,500 per month. The Exchange also
proposes to specify that current Trading Floor Permit fees for both
Floor Market Makers and Floor Brokers entitle the Participant to one
booth space along with the three registered permits. The Exchange
expects the booth space to be used by Floor Participants to perform
various functions in support of floor based trading activities on the
Exchange. As such, Floor Participants who need more booth space will be
required to pay an additional Trading Floor Booth Space Fee of $1,500
per month. The Trading Floor Booth Space will be used for a Floor
Participant's workstation on the BOX Trading Floor. The Exchange notes
that all booth spaces will be uniform, identical in size and will
contain an equal number of electrical outlets and data ports.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the
requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act, in general, and Section
6(b)(4) and 6(b)(5)of the Act,\5\ in particular, in that it provides
for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other
charges among BOX Participants and other persons using its facilities
and does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers
or dealers.
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed booth space fee is
reasonable as it is in line with a similar fee charged at another
exchange with a physical trading floor.\6\ Further, the Exchange
believes that the proposed booth space fee is equitable and not
unfairly discriminatory because it applies to Trading Floor
Participants uniformly. Further, the booth space fee provides for
equitable allocation of reasonable fees among Floor Participants by
requiring Participants that need more space to pay more, instead of
raising the fees for all Participants, including those that may not
need additional space. Lastly, the Exchange believes that the proposed
change will further the goal in providing more space to Floor
Participants that may need it without charging all Participants.
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    \6\ See Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'')
Fee Schedule. CBOE charges a $1,250 per month fee for a Non-Standard
Booth Rental plus $1.70 per square foot, determined based on the
size of the booth. At CBOE, the term ``non-standard booth''
generally refers to space on the trading floor on the Exchange that
is set off from a trading crowd, which may be rented for whatever
support, office, back-office, or any other business-related
activities for which CBOE members may choose to use. The Exchange
notes that the ``non-standard booth'' at CBOE is similar to the
proposed Trading Floor Booth discussed herein, as the booth space is
a general space on the trading floor. See Securities Exchange
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not believe
that the proposed rule changes will impose any burden on intramarket
competition because the proposed change applies to both Floor Market
Makers and Floor Brokers. Further, the Exchange does not believe that
the proposed rule change will impose any burden on intermarket
competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act because the change applies to fees that affect BOX
only, and not other exchanges.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Exchange Act \7\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2)
thereunder,\8\ because it establishes or changes a due, or fee.
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    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend the rule
change if it appears to the Commission that the action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
would otherwise further the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.

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_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BOX-2017-29 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-BOX-2017-29. 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 Web site (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 Web site 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 such filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-BOX-2017-29, and should be
submitted on or before September 27, 2017.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2790-069]

Boott Hydropower, Inc., and Eldred L. Field Hydroelectric
Facility Trust; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

    a. Application Type: Request to revise mitigation requirements.
    b. Project No: 2790-069.
    c. Date Filed: March 16, 2017.
    d. Applicant: Boott Hydropower, Inc., and Eldred L. Field
Hydroelectric Facility Trust.
    e. Name of Project: Lowell Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Merrimack River in the City of Lowell in Middlesex
County, Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Kevin M. Webb, Hydro Licensing Manager Boott
Hydropower, LLC, One Tech Drive, Suite 220, Andover, MA 01810, Phone:
(978) 935-6039, Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>, Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. FERC Contact: Mr. M. Joseph Fayyad,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests
is 30 days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission. The
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions
to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms
and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions using the
Commission's eFiling system at

http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit
brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration,
using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the
end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-2790-069.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee for the 24.8-megawatt (MW)
Lowell Hydroelectric Project, filed an amendment application to delete
from one of its power stations, the Bridge Street Power Station, four
generating units totaling 2.36 MW. The licensee says the proposal is in
the public interest to enhance public safety and to support urban
renewal.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from
the applicant.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
and .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take,
the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but
only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.

    Dated: April 13, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-ORD-2005-0504; FRL-8047-8]

Notice of Expert Peer Review Meeting on the Nanotechnology White
Paper External Review Draft

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing
that Versar, Inc., an EPA contractor for external peer review, will
convene a panel of experts and will organize and conduct an independent
expert external peer review meeting to review the draft document
entitled ``Nanotechnology White Paper External Review Draft.'' The
draft document was prepared by the Nanotechnology Workgroup of EPA's
Science Policy Council and has recently undergone public review and
comment. Versar, Inc. invites the public to register to attend this
meeting as observers. In addition, Versar, Inc. invites the public to
give oral comments or provide written comments at the external peer
review meeting regarding the draft document under review. The panel
will review the draft document and consider public comments received in
the official public docket for this activity under docket ID number
EPA-HQ-ORD-2005-0504 as well as comments made by the public at the
meeting. The draft document and peer review charge are available
through EPA's Science Inventory at http://cfpub.epa.gov/si/ and at

http://www.epa.gov/osa/nanotech.htm. In preparing a final document, EPA

will consider Versar, Inc.'s report of the comments and recommendations
from the external peer-review meeting, as well as public comments. EPA
plans to issue a final white paper on nanotechnology in mid-2006.

    This notice announces the independent expert external peer review
meeting location and dates, and how to participate in the meeting.

DATES: Versar, Inc. will hold the independent expert external peer
review meeting from April 19, 2006 to April 20, 2006. The meeting is
scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., Eastern Time, on both
days. The public may attend the expert external peer review meeting.
Members of the public in attendance will be allowed to make brief (no
longer than 5 minutes) oral statements during the meeting's public
comment period.

ADDRESSES: The independent expert external peer review meeting will be
held at the Marriott at Metro Center, located at 775 12th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20005; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

How Can I Request To Participate in This Meeting?

    Versar, Inc., an EPA contractor, is organizing, convening, and
conducting the expert peer review meeting. To attend the meeting,
register by April 15, 2006, by visiting http://epa.versar.com/nanotech.

You may also contact Mr. Andrew Oravetz of Versar, Inc., 6850 Versar
Center, Springfield, VA, 22151, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or via e-mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by sending a facsimile to<PHONE_NUMBER> to his

attention. You will be asked for your name, contact information, whom
you represent, and your title. Please indicate if you intend to make an
oral statement during the public comment period at the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding logistics for the
external peer review meeting should be directed to Mr. Andrew Oravetz,
Versar, Inc., 6850 Versar Center, Springfield, VA, 22151; telephone:
703-642-6832; facsimile:<PHONE_NUMBER>; or via e-mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions about the draft document,

please contact Dr. Kathryn Gallagher, Office of the Science Advisor,
Mail Code 8105-R, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA is submitting the Nanotechnology White
Paper External Review Draft for independent, external peer review. On
December 21, 2006, the draft document was announced in the Federal
Register (70 FR 75812) and made available for a public comment period
that ended January 31, 2006. The comment period was subsequently
extended to March 1, 2006 (71 FR 6774, February 9, 2006). Public
comments received in the docket will be shared with the external peer
review panel for their consideration. Although EPA is under no
obligation to do so, EPA may consider comments received after the close
of the comment period. The public release of this draft document is
solely for the purpose of seeking public comment and peer review. This
draft white paper does not represent and should not be construed to
represent any EPA policy, viewpoint, or determination.
    The Nanotechnology White Paper External Review Draft identifies
data gaps that need to be filled and recommends research for both
environmental applications and implications of nanotechnology that
would inform the appropriate regulatory safeguards for nanotechnology.
The draft white paper describes the technology and provides a
discussion of potential environmental benefits of nanotechnology. Risk
management issues and the Agency's statutory mandates are outlined,
following an extensive discussion of risk assessment issues. The draft
white paper concludes with recommendations on next steps for addressing
science policy issues and research needs. Supplemental information is
provided in a number of appendices. Following the expert external peer
review, EPA plans to issue a final white paper on nanotechnology in
mid-2006.

    Dated: March 15, 2006.
William H. Farland,
Chief Scientist, Office of the Science Advisor.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-53410; File No. SR-CBOE-2006-24]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change Amending Its Rule 8.3 To Extend for an Additional Year a
Pilot Program Relating to Market-Makers Quoting Outside Their Appointed
Trading Station

March 3, 2006.
    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 March 2, 2006, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in
Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the CBOE. The
Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule
change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing
with the Commission.\5\ The Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
    \5\ As required by Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii), 17 CFR 240.19b-
4(f)(6)(iii), the CBOE submitted written notice of its intent to
file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The CBOE proposes to amend CBOE Rule 8.3 to extend for an
additional year a pilot program relating to Market-Makers quoting
outside their appointed trading station. The text of the proposed rule
change is below. Proposed additions are in italics and proposed
deletions are in brackets:
Rule 8.3--Appointment of Market-Makers
    Rule 8.3. This Rule governs the appointment of Market-Makers other
than Remote Market-Makers. Rule 8.4 governs the appointment of Remote
Market-Makers.
    (a) No change.
    (b) No change.
    (c) Absent an exemption by the appropriate Market Performance
Committee, an appointment of a Market-Maker confers the right to quote
as described below:
    (i) No change.
    (ii) No change.
    (iii) No change.
    With respect to classes located at his/her appointed trading
station, a Market-Maker may submit, [for a one-year] as part of a pilot
program [period] ending March 24, 2007 [2006], electronic quotations
from a location outside of the appointed trading station in his/her
appointed Hybrid classes and his/her appointed Hybrid 2.0 Classes. Any
Market-Maker affiliated with an e-DPM or RMM shall be ineligible to
submit electronic quotations from outside of its appointed trading
station pursuant to this rule in any class in which the affiliated e-
DPM or RMM has an appointment.
* * * * *
    (d) No Change.
* * * * *

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 CBOE included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and
discussed any

comments it received on the proposal. The text of these statements may
be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The CBOE 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
    The purpose of this rule change is to extend for an additional
year, until March 24, 2007, an existing Pilot Program that allows a
CBOE Market-Maker to submit electronic quotations in his/her Hybrid and
Hybrid 2.0 classes from a location outside of his/her appointed trading
station.
    In March 2005, the CBOE amended its rules relating to Market-Maker
appointments and quoting obligations.\6\ The Exchange amended, among
other things, Rule 8.3 to provide that a Market-Maker may submit
electronic quotations from a location outside of his/her appointed
trading station. Previously, Market-Makers were only permitted to
stream electronic quotations in their appointed Hybrid and Hybrid 2.0
classes when they were physically present in the trading crowd. In
making this change, the CBOE determined to request that it only be
approved on a pilot basis so as to give the Exchange the ability to
evaluate the effectiveness of allowing Market-Makers to quote remotely.
The current Pilot program is scheduled to expire on March 24, 2006.
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    The Exchange believes that the Pilot Program has been successful,
in that it allows Market-Makers to choose how they would like to
participate in CBOE's Hybrid Trading System, i.e., electronically, in
open outcry, or both. The CBOE states that, although not all Market-
Makers have chosen to quote electronically from outside their trading
station, those Market-Makers that have availed themselves of this Pilot
Program continued to provide liquidity and increased competition in
their appointed option classes when they quoted remotely. The Exchange
states that it has not experienced any negative effects from allowing
Market-Makers to quote from a location outside of their appointed
trading station. Thus, the CBOE believes it would be appropriate and
beneficial to extend the Pilot Program for an additional year until
March 24, 2007, and permit Market-Makers to continue to have the option
to quote electronically from a location outside their appointed trading
station.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations under the Act applicable to a
national securities exchange and, in particular, the requirements of
Section 6(b) of the Act.\7\ Specifically, the Exchange believes the
proposed rule change is consistent with the requirement of Section
6(b)(5) Act \8\ that the rules of an exchange be designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade, to prevent fraudulent and
manipulative acts and, in general, to protect investors and the public
interest.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The CBOE believes that the proposed rule change will not impose any
burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The CBOE has neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change: (1) Does not
significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition;
and (3) by its terms does not become operative for 30 days after the
date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may
designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public
interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.
    Normally, a proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) does
not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing. However,
Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) permits the Commission to designate a shorter
time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and
the public interest.
    The CBOE has asked the Commission to waive the 30-day operative
delay. Allowing Market-Makers to quote electronically into their
appointed Hybrid and Hybrid 2.0 option classes from a location outside
their appointed trading station does not raise any new or unique
issues.\9\ The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day operative
delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public
interest because the continuation of this program may enhance
competition and liquidity and provide Market-Makers with additional
trading opportunities.\10\ For this reason, the Commission designates
that the proposal has become effective and operative immediately upon
filing with the Commission. At any time within 60 days of the filing of
the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate 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.\11\
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    \9\ See supra, at n.6.
    \10\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \11\ See Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii), 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-CBOE-2006-24 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2006-24. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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 Web site (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 inspection and copying in the Commission's Public
Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal office of the CBOE.
    All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission
does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You
should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2006-24
and should be submitted on or before April 3, 2006.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-3481 Filed 3-10-06; 8:45 am]

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