[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 51 (Friday, March 17, 2017)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-80219; File No. SR-ISE-2017-22]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange,
LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule
Change To Amend the Fee Schedule To Change the Definition of Net Zero
Complex Order

March 13, 2017.
    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 1, 2017, the International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE''
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 its Schedule of Fees to change the
definition of net zero complex order for purposes of determining
eligibility for Priority Customer complex order rebates.
    While changes to the Schedule of Fees are effective upon filing,
the Exchange has designated these changes to be operative on February
10, 2017.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's
Web site at www.ise.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
    The purpose of the proposed rule change to amend the Schedule of
Fees to change the definition of net zero complex order for purposes of
determining eligibility for Priority Customer complex order rebates.
Currently, the Exchange does not provide Priority Customer rebates for
complex orders that that leg in to the regular order book and trade at
a net price at or near $0.00 (i.e., net zero complex orders), provided
those orders are entered on behalf of originating market participants
that execute an ADV of at least 2,000 net zero complex orders in a
given month.\3\ While these complex orders would generally not find a
counterparty in the complex order book, they may leg in to the regular
order book where they are typically executed by Market Makers \4\ or
other market participants on the individual legs who pay a fee to trade
with this order flow. The Exchange does not provide rebates for net
zero complex orders to prevent members from engaging in rebate
arbitrage by entering valueless complex orders solely to recover
rebates. For purposes of determining which complex orders qualify as
net zero, the Exchange counts all complex orders that leg in to the
regular order book and are executed at a net price that is within a
range of $0.01 credit and $0.01 debit. In particular, the Exchange
calculates the net price of the complex order by multiplying the
quantity on each leg by the amount of credit or debit for that leg, and
summing the prices calculated with respect to each leg. Based on that
calculation, the complex order is counted as net zero if the net price
is within a range of $0.01 credit and $0.01 debit. This methodology is
illustrated in the example below.
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    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 77821 (May 12,
2016), 81 FR 31270 (May 18, 2016). See also SR-ISE-2017-16 (pending
publication). Priority Customer complex orders that do not meet the
definition of a net zero complex order, or that are entered on
behalf of originating market participants that do not reach the
2,000 contract ADV threshold, remain eligible for rebates based on
the tier achieved.
    \4\ The term ``Market Makers'' refers to ``Competitive Market
Makers'' and ``Primary Market Makers'' collectively. See ISE Rule
100(a)(25).

Example 1:
SPY Feb 188 Put, Buy 270 contracts @$0.01 = $2.70 debit
SPY Feb 193 Put, Sell 270 contracts @$0.01 = ($2.70) credit
Net price = $0 (i.e., $2.70--$2.70)

    The Exchange believes that its current methodology does not fully
capture the trading activity that this provision is meant to cover, as
the market participants that are entering these net zero orders have
found a way to continue to earn a rebate for their valueless trades at
the expense of the Exchange and the members who trade against these
complex orders when they leg in to the regular market. In particular,
these market participants have been submitting complex orders that are
essentially valueless on a per contract basis, but that result in a net
credit or debit on a full trade basis that is not within $0.01 credit
or $0.01 debit based on the methodology illustrated in the example
above. The Exchange therefore proposes to change its methodology to
look at the net price per contract, which the Exchange believes more
accurately captures its intentions in eliminating rebates for net zero
complex orders. To calculate the net price per contract, the Exchange
will use the same methodology described above, and then divide the
calculated net price by the total quantity (i.e., the sum of the
contracts for each leg).\5\ The Exchange believes that this methodology
will discourage market participants from engaging in this valueless
conduct as these non-economic complex orders will no longer be rebate
eligible. The example below illustrates the proposed net zero per
contract methodology.

    \5\ Complex orders executed from February 1, 2017 to February 9,
2017 will be provided rebates based on the net zero logic in place
prior to this filing.
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Example 2:
SPY Feb 188 Put, Buy 270 contracts @$0.01 = $2.70 debit
SPY Feb 199 Put, Buy 180<EMAIL_ADDRESS>= $3.60 debit
SPY Feb 193 Put, Sell 450 contracts @$0.01 = ($4.50) credit
Net price = $1.80 debit (i.e., $4.50 - $2.70 - $3.60)
Net price per contract = $0.002 debit (i.e., $1.80 / 900)

    Finally, the Exchange proposes to clarify that the current ADV
threshold is based on the number of contracts executed in net zero
complex orders. Although the Exchange has always calculated the ADV
threshold, which is a measure of volume, based on the number of
contracts executed, the Exchange believes that explicitly adding the
word ``contract'' to this rule will avoid any possible confusion among
members. Members will not receive rebates for net zero complex orders
entered on behalf of originating market participants that execute an
ADV of at

least 2,000 contracts in net zero complex orders in a given month.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act,\6\ in general, and Section
6(b)(4) of the Act,\7\ in particular, in that it is designed to provide
for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other
charges among its members and other persons using its facilities.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed per contract methodology is
reasonable and equitable as it is designed to remove financial
incentives for market participants to engage in rebate arbitrage by
entering net zero complex orders on the Exchange that do not have any
economic substance. The Exchange currently has a rule in place to
discourage members from entering net zero complex orders. The rule,
however, is not sufficiently broad to stop this trading activity, as
market participants continue to receive rebates for complex orders that
would be considered net zero on a per contract basis. The Exchange is
therefore proposing to modify its definition of a net zero complex
order, consistent with its intent in adopting this provision. Priority
Customer complex orders, including net zero complex orders that leg in
to the regular order book, are currently paid significant rebates by
the Exchange, which are funded in part by charging higher fees to the
market participants that trade against these orders. The Exchange
believes that changing the methodology used for determining net zero
complex orders will discourage market participants from entering these
valueless orders, which are entered for the sole purpose of earning a
rebate.
    In January 2017, no market participants met the 10,000 contract ADV
threshold for net zero complex orders based on the current net zero
criteria. In addition, no market participants that traded complex
orders on the Exchange during January 2017 would have met the lower
2,000 contract ADV threshold implemented this February.\8\ This is not
due to market participants stopping this behavior but rather to firms
modifying their activity to get around the net zero criteria
implemented in the original net zero filing. With the proposed per
contract change, the Exchange believes that market participants engaged
in rebate arbitrage will be effectively prohibited from earning rebates
for their net zero complex orders. In January 2017, for example, the
Exchange notes that although no market participants met the net zero
ADV threshold based on current criteria, five market participants would
have met the current threshold based on the proposed criteria. Based on
the proposed per contract methodology, each of these market
participants executed a net zero ADV of greater than 7,000 contracts
compared to a net zero ADV of less than 300 contracts for the next
highest market participant, and an average net zero ADV of
approximately 6 contracts for all market participants that entered
complex orders on the Exchange during the month of January other than
the five that would have surpassed the threshold. In addition, the
Exchange notes that the vast majority of market participants that
entered complex orders on the Exchange in January 2017 would continue
to have a net zero ADV of 0 contracts based on the per contract
methodology.
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    The continued submission by a handful of market participants of a
high volume of net zero complex orders that leg into the regular order
book has generated complaints from the Market Makers that trade against
these orders in the regular order book, as firms recognize these net
zero complex orders as essentially non-economic. The Exchange believes
that adopting the proposed per contract methodology will make it more
difficult for firms to continue to enter net zero complex orders purely
to earn a rebate. This will reduce the cost of these trades to the
Exchange and its members as firms are limited in the amount of this net
zero complex order activity that they can conduct on the Exchange.
    The Exchange also believes that the proposed rule change is not
unfairly discriminatory as it is designed to stop market participants
from taking advantage of Exchange rebates by entering orders that lack
economic substance. The Exchange is proposing to eliminate Priority
Customer complex order rebates for all market participants that execute
a large number of net zero complex orders based on the proposed
methodology. To the extent that those market participants execute
legitimate complex orders, however, they will continue to receive the
same rebates that they do today. In addition, market participants that
execute an insubstantial volume of net zero complex orders will also
continue to receive rebates. The Exchange does not believe that it is
unfairly discriminatory to continue to offer rebates to firms that do
not hit the net zero ADV threshold as this more limited trading
activity is not indicative of rebate arbitrage. While the Exchange
could prohibit rebates for any net zero complex orders without an ADV
threshold, doing so would disadvantage innocent market participants
that are not engaged in rebate arbitrage. The Exchange believes that
the decision to allow rebates for firms with a limited ADV in net zero
complex orders properly balances the need to encourage market
participants to send order flow to the Exchange, and the need to
prevent activity that is harmful to the market. Moreover, all market
participants will be treated the same based on their net zero ADV.
    Finally, the Exchange believes that addition of the word
``contract'' to the ADV threshold is reasonable, equitable, and not
unfairly discriminatory as this change will clarify for members that
the ADV threshold, which is a measure of volume, is calculated based on
the number of contracts executed. The Exchange notes that this is not a
change to the Exchange's current practice but is a simple clean up
change to make the Schedule of Fees easier for members to understand.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,\9\ the Exchange does
not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on
intermarket or intramarket competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. By refining the
definition of net zero complex order, the proposed rule change is
designed to eliminate the ability for certain market participants to
engage in rebate arbitrage to the detriment of the Exchange and its
members. In addition, adding the word ``contract'' to the ADV threshold
is a non-substantive change made purely for clarification. The Exchange
operates in a highly competitive market in which market participants
can readily direct their order flow to competing venues. In such an
environment, the Exchange must continually review, and consider
adjusting, its fees and rebates to remain competitive with other
exchanges. For the reasons described above, the Exchange believes that
the proposed fee changes reflect this competitive environment.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8).
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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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\10\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \11\ thereunder.
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: (i) Necessary or
appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of
investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of 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.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \11\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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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_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-ISE-2017-22 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-ISE-2017-22. 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 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; 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-ISE-2017-22 and should be
submitted on or before April 7, 2017.
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    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39092-39094]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14083]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-78024; File No. SR-BOX-2016-23]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice
of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To
Amend the Fee Schedule To Make Non-Substantive Clerical Amendments

June 9, 2016.
    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 May 31, 2016, 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).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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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
make non-substantive clerical amendments. While changes to the fee
schedule pursuant to this proposal will be effective upon filing, the
changes will become operative on June 1, 2016. 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
Non-Auction Transactions
    The Exchange proposes to amend Section I (Non-Auction Transactions)
of the BOX Fee Schedule to clarify what volume on BOX will count
towards the monthly volume tier in Section I.A.1 of the Box Fee
Schedule. The Exchange proposes to add language to the first paragraph
of Section I.A.1 to clarify that percentage thresholds will be
calculated on a monthly basis by totaling the Market Maker or Public
Customer's executed Auction and Non-Auction

transaction volume on BOX, relative to the total national Market Maker
or Customer volume in multiply-listed options classes.
    The Tiered Volume Rebate for Non-Auction Transactions has been in
place since November 2014 \5\ and was amended in November 2015 \6\ to
calculate percentage thresholds on a monthly basis by totaling the
Market Maker or Public Customer's executed volume on BOX, relative to
the total national Market Maker or Customer volume in multiply-listed
options classes. The Exchange believes this additional language will
reduce investor confusion about how the percentage thresholds are
calculated with respect to non-auction transactions.
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    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 73547 (November 6,
2014), 79 FR 67520 (November 13, 2014) (Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness SR-BOX-2014-25).
    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 76447 (November 16,
2015), 80 FR 72758 (November 20, 2015) (Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness SR-BOX-2015-36).
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Liquidity Fees and Credits
    The Exchange also proposes to amend Section II (Liquidity Fees and
Credits) of the BOX Fee Schedule to make non-substantive clerical
changes. Specifically, in Section II of the Fee Schedule, the Exchange
proposes to delete the second and third paragraphs that detail which
non-auction orders will be considered to add or remove liquidity with
regard to fees and credits. The Exchange believes this text is now
obsolete, as non-auction transactions are no longer subject to
Liquidity Fees and Credits and removing the language will reduce
investor confusion about the applicable fees for non-auction
transactions.\7\
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    Liquidity Fees and Credits have been in place on BOX since its
inception in 2012. For non-auction transactions, these fees and credits
were applied to any order, including an order with a Fill and Kill
designation and were in addition to the Exchange fees in Section I of
the BOX Fee Schedule. Orders which executed against an order that was
being exposed before being placed on the BOX Book were considered to
add liquidity. On the contrary, any order, including an order with a
Fill and Kill designation, that removed liquidity by trading
immediately upon entry to the BOX Book or following its exposure as
part of NBBO filtering, received a credit.\8\ However, with the
adoption of the new exchange fee pricing structure for non-auction
transactions in 2014,\9\ the Exchange removed all liquidity fees and
credits for non-auction transactions. The Exchange believes that
deleting these paragraphs will provide clarity and will also eliminate
confusion among market participants, which is in the interest of all
investors and the general public.
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    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 66979 (May 14,
2012), 77 FR 29740 (May 18, 2012) (Notice of Filing and Immediate
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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,\10\ 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. In particular, the Exchange believes it is reasonable and
appropriate to add language to Section I.A.1 and remove language from
Section II because doing so will eliminate any potential for investor
confusion. The Exchange believes that the proposed changes are
reasonable, equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it treats
all market participants equally and will not have an adverse impact on
any particular market participant.
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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 proposed change is not
designed to address any competitive issue but rather to make non-
substantive changes to the BOX Fee Schedule, thereby reducing confusion
and making the Exchange's Fee Schedule easier to understand. The
Exchange believes that the proposed rule change will serve to promote
regulatory clarity and consistency, thereby reducing burdens on the
marketplace and facilitating investor protection.

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 \11\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2)
thereunder,\12\ because it establishes or changes a due, or fee.
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    \12\ 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-2016-23 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-2016-23. 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-2016-23, and should be submitted on or before July
6, 2016.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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    \13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 10, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 26978-26980]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11418]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67

[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1190]

Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual-chance)
Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the
communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this proposed
rule is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed
regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream
and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs
are a part of the floodplain management measures that the community is
required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in
order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once
finalized, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate
appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the
contents in those buildings.

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before August 8, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The corresponding preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) for the proposed BFEs for each community is available for
inspection at the community's map repository. The respective addresses
are listed in the table below.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1190, to
Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500
C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (e-mail)
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or (e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) proposes to make determinations of BFEs and modified BFEs for
each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR
67.4(a).
    These proposed BFEs and modified BFEs, together with the floodplain
management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are
required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must
change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their
floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact
stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by
other Federal, State, or regional entities. These proposed elevations
are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and
also are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium
rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final,
and for the contents in those buildings.
    Comments on any aspect of the Flood Insurance Study and FIRM, other
than the proposed BFEs, will be considered. A letter acknowledging
receipt of any comments will not be sent.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed rule is
categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10,
Environmental Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not
been prepared.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood elevation determinations are
not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-
612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
    Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. This
proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria
of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended.
    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This proposed rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This proposed rule
meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

    Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.

    Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR,
1979 Comp., p. 376.

Sec.  67.4  [Amended]

    2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  67.4 are
proposed to be amended as follows:

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                                                                  *Elevation in feet
                                                                 (NGVD)  +Elevation in
                                                                 feet  (NAVD)  Depth in feet  above
         Flooding source(s)            Location of referenced  ground  [caret]Elevation    Communities affected
                                            elevation**            in meters  (MSL)

                                                              --------------------------
                                                                Effective     Modified
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                                 Greene County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)
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Dunkard Creek.......................  Approximately 400 feet          None         +950  Township of Wayne.
                                       downstream of the
                                       downstream county
                                       boundary.
                                      Approximately 100 feet          None         +951
                                       upstream of the
                                       upstream county
                                       boundary.
Purman Run..........................  Approximately 0.55 mile         None         +963  Township of Franklin.
                                       upstream of North East
                                       Street.
                                      Approximately 0.56 mile         None         +965
                                       upstream of North East
                                       Street.
Pursley Creek (backwater effects      At the South Fork               None         +960  Township of Center.
 from South Fork Tenmile Creek).       Tenmile Creek
                                       confluence.
                                      Approximately 0.34 mile         None         +960
                                       upstream of the South
                                       Fork Tenmile Creek
                                       confluence.
South Fork Tenmile Creek............  Approximately 1,061             None         +789  Township of Center,
                                       feet upstream of                                   Township of Morgan.
                                       Center Street.
                                      Approximately 0.64 mile         None         +968
                                       upstream of Oak Forest
                                       Road.
Tenmile Creek.......................  Approximately 1,581             None         +786  Township of Morgan.
                                       feet upstream of
                                       Center Street.
                                      Approximately 1.55              None         +804
                                       miles upstream of
                                       Center Street.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.

** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
 reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
 the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.

Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
 Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.

                                                    ADDRESSES
Township of Center

Maps are available for inspection at the Center Township Supervisors Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Rogersville,
 PA 15359.

Township of Franklin
Maps are available for inspection at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, 568 Rolling Meadows Road,
 Waynesburg, PA 15370.

Township of Morgan
Maps are available for inspection at the Morgan Township Municipal Building, 1019 3rd Street, Extension, Mather,
 PA 15346.

Township of Wayne
Maps are available for inspection at the Wayne Township Municipal Building, 132 Spraggs Road, Spraggs, PA 15362.
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                              Marion County, West Virginia, and Incorporated Areas
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Bingamon Creek......................  At the West Fork River          +901         +902  Unincorporated Areas of
                                       confluence.                                        Marion County.
                                      At the Harrison County          None         +902
                                       boundary.
Booths Creek........................  Approximately 40 feet           None         +886  Town of Monongah,
                                       upstream of the West                               Unincorporated Areas
                                       Fork River confluence.                             of Marion County.
                                      At the Harrison/Taylor          None         +959
                                       County boundary.
Tevebaugh Creek (backwater effects    From approximately 400          None         +897  Town of Worthington.
 from West Fork River).                feet upstream of the
                                       West Fork River
                                       confluence to
                                       approximately 1,300
                                       feet upstream of the
                                       West Fork River
                                       confluence.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.

** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
 reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
 the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.

Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
 Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472..

                                                    ADDRESSES
Town of Monongah
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 430 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554.
Town of Worthington
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 247 Main Street, Worthington, WV 26591.

                                     Unincorporated Areas of Marion County:
Maps are available for inspection at the Marion County City Building, 200 Jackson Street, Fairmont, WV 26554.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

    Dated: April 15, 2011.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Release Nos. 33-9397; 34-69257, File No. 265-28]

Dodd-Frank Investor Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting of Securities and Exchange Commission Dodd-
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SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory
Committee, established pursuant to Section 911 of the Dodd-Frank Wall
Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, is providing notice
that it will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in
Multi-Purpose Room LL-006 at the Commission's headquarters, 100 F
Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
(EDT) and end at 4:00 p.m. and will be open to the public, except
during portions of the meeting reserved for meetings of the Committee's
subcommittees. The meeting will be webcast on the Commission's Web site
at www.sec.gov. Persons needing special accommodations to take part
because of a disability should notify the contact person listed below.
The public is invited to submit written statements to the Committee.
The agenda for the meeting includes: (i) Approval of minutes; (ii)
consideration of a recommendation of the Investor as Purchaser
subcommittee regarding target date funds; (iii) subcommittee meetings;
and (iv) subcommittee updates.

DATES: Written statements should be received on or before April 11,
2013.

ADDRESSES: Written statements may be submitted by any of the following
methods:

Electronic Statements

     Use the Commission's Internet submission form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or
     Send an email message to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please
include File No. 265-28 on the subject line; or

Paper Statements

     Send paper statements in triplicate to Elizabeth M.
Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Stop 1090, 100 F
Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File No. 265-28. This file number
should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help us
process and review your statement more efficiently, please use only one
method.
    Statements also will be available for Web site viewing and printing
in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Room 1580,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All statements received will be posted without
change; we do not edit personal identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make
available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: M. Owen Donley, Chief Counsel, at
(202) 551-6322, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: March 29, 2013.
Kevin O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Release No. 34-76321; File No. SR-EDGX-2015-50]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Rules 21.2, 21.6, and 21.7, as They Relate To Order Acceptance Time

October 30, 2015.
    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 October 28,2015, EDGX Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or
``EDGX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange
has designated this 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)(iii) thereunder,\4\ which renders it effective upon filing with
the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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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).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the
Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange filed a proposal to amend Rules 21.2, 21.6, and 21.7
to change the time orders will be accepted on the Exchange's options
platform (``EDGX Options'') from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's
Web site at www.batstrading.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 parts 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 is proposing to amend Rules 21.2, 21.6, and 21.7 to
change the time orders will be accepted on EDGX Options from 8:00 a.m.
to 7:30 a.m. Currently, Exchange rules state that the Exchange will
begin accepting orders at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Orders would then be
available for execution as of 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Eastern
Time.\5\ The Exchange does not propose to amend how it would handle
orders accepted prior to the market open other than to begin accepting
orders at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time rather than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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    \5\ Option contracts on Fund Shares, as defined in Rule 19.3(i),
option contracts on exchange-traded notes including Index-Linked
Securities, as defined in Rule 19.3(l), and option contracts on
broad-based indexes, as defined in Rule 29.1(j), close as of 4:15
p.m. Eastern Time. See Exchange Rule 21.2(a).
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    First, the Exchange proposes to amend Rule 21.2(a) to state that
the Exchange will begin accepting orders at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time, as
described in Rule 21.7 and discussed below. Second, the Exchange
proposes to amend Rule 21.6(c) to state that orders can be entered into
the System starting at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Currently, the Rule
21.6(c) states that orders can be entered into the System from 8:00
a.m. Eastern Time until the market close. While orders will be accepted
by the System starting at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time, they will not be
eligible for execution until 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
    Lastly, as amended, Rule 21.7 would state that the Exchange will
accept market and limit orders and quotes for inclusion in the opening
process beginning at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time, rather than 8:00 a.m. as
is currently the case and will continue to accept market and limit
orders and quotes until such time as the Opening Process is initiated
in that option series (the ``Order Entry Period''), other than index
options.\6\ The Exchange will continue to not accept IOC \7\ or FOK \8\
orders for queuing prior to the completion of the Opening Process. The
Exchange will also continue to convert all Intermarket Sweep Orders
(``ISOs'') \9\ entered for queuing prior to the completion of the
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    \6\ Rule 21.7 also discusses order acceptance when the primary
listing market for the applicable underlying security declares a
regulatory trading halt, suspension, or pause with respect to such
security (``Regulatory Halt''). The Exchange does not propose to
amend the treatment of orders during a Regulatory Halt under Rule
21.7.
    \7\ See Exchange Rule 21.1(f)(2).
    \8\ See Exchange Rule 21.1(f)(5).
    \9\ See Exchange Rule 21.1(d)(10).
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal to begin accepting orders
at 7:30 a.m. is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the
rules and regulations thereunder that are applicable to a national
securities exchange, and, in particular, with the requirements of
Section 6(b) of the Act.\10\ In particular, the proposal is consistent
with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \11\ because it is designed to promote
just and equitable principles of trade and to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system. The Exchange believes that accepting orders at 7:30 a.m. will
benefit investors, the national market system, Members, and the
Exchange market by increasing competition for order flow and
executions, and thereby spurring product enhancements and lowering
prices. The Exchange also notes that other options exchanges currently
accept orders prior to 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time \12\ and the proposal
would enable

the Exchange to directly compete with these exchanges for order flow.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \12\ See Nasdaq OMX Systems Hours of Operation, available at
http://nasdaqtrader.com/content/TechnicalSupport/nasdaq_sys_hours.pdf (stating that system hours begin at 7:00 a.m.
for Nasdaq OMX BX (``BX'') and 7:30 a.m. for Nasdaq OMX PHLX
(``PHLX''), and BX Chapter VI, Section 2(a) (stating the System
operates and shall be available to accept bids and offers and orders
from the time prior to market open specified by the Exchange on its
Web site to market close on each business day). See also Hours of
Operation of the MIAX Options Exchange (``MIAX'') available at
http://www.miaxoptions.com/hours-operation-miax-options-exchange
(stating that firms can connect and conduct pre-market activity
starting at 7:30 a.m.).
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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 that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. To the contrary, the
proposed rule change is a competitive change that is designed to
attract additional order flow to the Exchange.\13\ The proposed rule
change would, therefore, increase competition by enabling the Exchange
to accept orders starting at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time like its
competitors. For all the reasons stated above, the Exchange does not
believe that the proposed rule changes will impose any burden on
competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes
of the Act, and believes the proposed change will enhance competition.
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments on
the proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received any written
comments from members or other interested parties.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (A)
significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (B) impose any significant burden on competition; and (C) by
its terms, 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) of the Act \14\ and
paragraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\15\ the Exchange has
designated this rule filing as non-controversial. The Exchange has
given the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed
rule change, along with a brief description and text of 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.
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    \15\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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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: (1)
Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (2) for the protection
of investors; or (3) otherwise in furtherance of 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 No. SR-EDGX-2015-50 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 No. SR-EDGX-2015-50. 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 No. SR-EDGX-2015-50, and should be
submitted on or before November 27, 2015.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
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    \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2014-N-0001]

Medical Devices--The Case for Quality

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory
Affairs, Southwest Regional Office, in cosponsorship with the FDA
Medical Device Industry Coalition, Inc. (FMDIC), is announcing a public
workshop entitled ``Medical Devices--the Case for Quality.'' The public
workshop is intended to seek input from representatives of medical
device manufacturers and other stakeholders on best practices, what has
worked for them, and what FDA can do to inspire quality efforts. This
event will also focus on various topics of interest for those industry
representatives who are responsible to ensure compliance with FDA
regulations.
    Date and Time: The meeting will be held on April 11, 2014 from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Location: The meeting will be held at Wyndham Dallas Suites-Park
Central, 7800 Alpha Rd., Dallas, TX 75240. Directions and lodging
information are available at the FMDIC, Inc. Web site at http:/
www.fmdic.org/.
    Contact: C. Sue Thomason, Food and Drug Administration, 4040 N.
Central Expressway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75204,<PHONE_NUMBER>, FAX:
214-253-5318, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Registration: FMDIC has early registration (industry $250,
government with ID $150, student $50) available until March 11, 2014.
Registration after March 11, 2014, increases to industry $300,
government with ID $200, with student registration staying the same at
$50. To register online, please visit http://www.fmdic.org/. As an
alternative, send registration information including the registrant's
name, title, organization, address, telephone and fax numbers, and
email address (for each registrant), along with a check or money order
(covering all registration fees) payable to FMDIC, Inc., to FMDIC
Registrar, 4447 N. Central Expressway, Suite 110 PMB197, Dallas, TX
75205.
    FMDIC, Inc. accepts registrations onsite on the day of the event
beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the regular registration fee stated above.
Registration onsite will be accepted on a space-available basis on the
day of the public workshop beginning at 7:30 a.m. Please note that due
to popularity, similar past events have reached maximum capacity well
before the day of the event. The cost of registration at the site is
$300 payable to FMDIC, Inc. The registration fee will be used to offset
expenses of hosting the event, including continental breakfast, lunch,
audiovisual equipment, venue, materials, and other logistics associated
with this event.
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please
contact C. Sue Thomason (see Contact) at least 7 days in advance.
    Transcripts: Transcripts of the public workshop will not be
available due to the format of this workshop.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The workshop is being held in response to
the interest in the topics discussed from small medical device
manufacturers in the Dallas District area. This workshop helps achieve
objectives set forth in section 406 of the Food and Drug Administration
Modernization Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 105-115) (21 U.S.C. 393), which
include working closely with stakeholders and maximizing the
availability and clarity of information to stakeholders and the public.
This workshop is also consistent with the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), as an outreach
activity by Government agencies to small businesses.
    The goal of the public workshop is to present information that will
enable manufacturers and regulated industry to better comply with FDA's
medical device requirements. Please visit the www.fmdic.org Web site
for the agenda and for information about the presenters at the
workshop.

    Dated: February 12, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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