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Securities and Exchange Commission

DOCUMENT ID: [Release No. 34-57939; File No. SR-CBOE-2008-60]

NOTICE: NOTICES

ACTION: Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Increase the Class Quoting Limit in Eight Option Classes

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: June 9, 2008.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 4, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the CBOE. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule under section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(1) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to increase the class quoting limit in eight option classes. The text of the proposed rule change is available on CBOE's Web site (http://www.cboe.org/legal), at the CBOE's Office of the Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. SelfRegulatory 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. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose

CBOE Rule 8.3A, Maximum Number of Market Participants Quoting Electronically per Product, establishes class quoting limits (``CQL'') for each class traded on the Hybrid Trading System or Hybrid 2.0 Platform.\5\ A CQL is the maximum number of quoters that may quote electronically in a given product and Rule 8.3A, Interpretation .01(a) provides that the current levels are generally established at 50. \5\ See Rule 8.3A.01.

In addition, Rule 8.3A, Interpretation .01(b) provides a procedure by which the President of the Exchange may increase the CQL for an existing or new product. In this regard, the President of the Exchange may increase the CQL in exceptional circumstances, which are defined in the rule as ``substantial trading volume, whether actual or expected.'' \6\ The effect of an increase in the CQL is procompetitive in that it increases the number of market participants that may quote electronically in a product. The purpose of this filing is to increase the CQL in the following option classes as described below: \6\ ``Any actions taken by the President of the Exchange pursuant to this paragraph will be submitted to the SEC in a rule filing pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act.'' Rule 8.3A.01(b).

  • Canadian Solar (CSIQ) from its current limit of 50 to 65
  • Dryships, Inc. (DRYS) from its current limit of 65 to 70
  • LDK Solar Co. Ltd. from its current limit of 50 to 65
  • Petro Bras SA (PBR) from its current limit of 60 to 65
  • Potash Corp. (POT) from its current limit of 50 to 55
  • Solarfun Power Holdings Co. (SOLF) from its current limit of 50 to 65
  • Sunpower Corporation (SPWR) from its current limit of 50 to 60
  • Suntech Power Holdings Co. (STP) from its current limit of 50 to 60

    The trading volume in these classes recently has increased substantially or is expected to increase. In addition, increasing these CQLs as proposed will accommodate MarketMakers that are currently on the waitlist to be appointed to the option classes. Increasing the CQLs in these options will enable the Exchange to enhance the liquidity offered, thereby offering deeper and more liquid markets. Lastly, CBOE represents that it has the systems capacity to support this increase in the CQLs.

    2. Statutory Basis

    Accordingly, CBOE 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 section 6(b)(5) \8\ requirements 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. As indicated above, the Exchange believes that increasing the CQL in these option classes will enable the Exchange to enhance the liquidity offered, thereby offering deeper and more liquid markets. \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b)(5).
    B. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    CBOE 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.
    C. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange neither received nor solicited written comments on the proposal.
    III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action

    The foregoing proposed rule change will take effect upon filing with the Commission pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b
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    4(f)(1) thereunder,\10\ because it constitutes a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning,
    administration, or enforcement of an existing rule.
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).

    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(1).

    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.

    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 rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SRCBOE200860 on the subject line.
    Paper Comments
  • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 205491090. All submissions should refer to File Number SRCBOE200860. 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 inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 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 CBOE200860 and should be submitted on or before July 3, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
    \11\ 17 CFR 200.303(a)(12).
    Florence E. Harmon,
    Acting Secretary.
    [FR Doc. E813305 Filed 61208; 8:45 am]
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    SUMMARY: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated,


    DOCUMENT BODY 2: June 9, 2008.

    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 4, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the CBOE. The Exchange has designated this proposal as one constituting a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule under section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(1) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(1).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to increase the class quoting limit in eight option classes. The text of the proposed rule change is available on CBOE's Web site (http://www.cboe.org/legal), at the CBOE's Office of the Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. SelfRegulatory 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. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    1. Purpose

    CBOE Rule 8.3A, Maximum Number of Market Participants Quoting Electronically per Product, establishes class quoting limits (``CQL'') for each class traded on the Hybrid Trading System or Hybrid 2.0 Platform.\5\ A CQL is the maximum number of quoters that may quote electronically in a given product and Rule 8.3A, Interpretation .01(a) provides that the current levels are generally established at 50. \5\ See Rule 8.3A.01.

    In addition, Rule 8.3A, Interpretation .01(b) provides a procedure by which the President of the Exchange may increase the CQL for an existing or new product. In this regard, the President of the Exchange may increase the CQL in exceptional circumstances, which are defined in the rule as ``substantial trading volume, whether actual or expected.'' \6\ The effect of an increase in the CQL is procompetitive in that it increases the number of market participants that may quote electronically in a product. The purpose of this filing is to increase the CQL in the following option classes as described below: \6\ ``Any actions taken by the President of the Exchange pursuant to this paragraph will be submitted to the SEC in a rule filing pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act.'' Rule 8.3A.01(b).

  • Canadian Solar (CSIQ) from its current limit of 50 to 65
  • Dryships, Inc. (DRYS) from its current limit of 65 to 70
  • LDK Solar Co. Ltd. from its current limit of 50 to 65
  • Petro Bras SA (PBR) from its current limit of 60 to 65
  • Potash Corp. (POT) from its current limit of 50 to 55
  • Solarfun Power Holdings Co. (SOLF) from its current limit of 50 to 65
  • Sunpower Corporation (SPWR) from its current limit of 50 to 60
  • Suntech Power Holdings Co. (STP) from its current limit of 50 to 60

    The trading volume in these classes recently has increased substantially or is expected to increase. In addition, increasing these CQLs as proposed will accommodate MarketMakers that are currently on the waitlist to be appointed to the option classes. Increasing the CQLs in these options will enable the Exchange to enhance the liquidity offered, thereby offering deeper and more liquid markets. Lastly, CBOE represents that it has the systems capacity to support this increase in the CQLs.

    2. Statutory Basis

    Accordingly, CBOE 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 section 6(b)(5) \8\ requirements 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. As indicated above, the Exchange believes that increasing the CQL in these option classes will enable the Exchange to enhance the liquidity offered, thereby offering deeper and more liquid markets. \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b).
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b)(5).
    B. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    CBOE 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.
    C. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange neither received nor solicited written comments on the proposal.
    III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action

    The foregoing proposed rule change will take effect upon filing with the Commission pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(i) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b
    [[Page 33870]]
    4(f)(1) thereunder,\10\ because it constitutes a stated policy, practice, or interpretation with respect to the meaning,
    administration, or enforcement of an existing rule.
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(i).

    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(1).

    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.

    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 rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SRCBOE200860 on the subject line.
    Paper Comments
  • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 205491090. All submissions should refer to File Number SRCBOE200860. 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 inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 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 CBOE200860 and should be submitted on or before July 3, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
    \11\ 17 CFR 200.303(a)(12).
    Florence E. Harmon,
    Acting Secretary.
    [FR Doc. E813305 Filed 61208; 8:45 am]
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