The Federal Register http://thefederalregister.com/b.p/agency/Securities_and_Exchange_Commission/2008-07-10/ Daily Publications of Meetings and Rules Changes for the Federal Government Thu, Dec 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT Thu, Dec 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT info@thefederalregister.com <![CDATA[ Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15640 Extension:
``Investor Form'' SEC File No. 270485; OMB Control No. 3235 0547.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request to approve the collection of information discussed below.

Investors who submit complaints, ask questions, or provide tips to the SEC do so voluntarily. To make it easier for the public to contact the agency electronically, the SEC created a series of investor complaint and question web forms. Investors can access these forms through the SEC Center for Complaints and Enforcement Tips at http:// www.sec.gov/complaint.shtml ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15640 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Proposed Collection; Comment Request ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15641

Extension:

Rule 17Ab21, Form CA1; SEC File No. 270203; OMB Control No. 32350195.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

  • Rule 17Ab21 and Form CA1: Registration of Clearing Agencies (17 CFR 240.17Ab21).

    Rule 17Ab21 and Form CA1 require clearing agencies to register with the Commission and to meet certain requirements with regard to, among other things, a clearing agency's organization, capacities, and rules. The information is collected from the clearing agency upon the initial application for regist ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15641 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Proposed Collection; Comment Request ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15642

    Extension:

    Rule 17Ad3(b); SEC File No. 270424; OMB Control No. 32350473.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

  • Rule 17Ad3(b) (17 CFR 240.17Ad3(b)).

    Rule 17Ad3(b) requires registered transfer agents that for each of two consecutive months have failed to turnaround at least 75% of all routine items in accordance with the requirements of Rule 17Ad2(a) or to
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    process at least 75% of all routine items in accordance with the requirements of Rule 17Ad2(a) to send to the chief executive officer ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15642 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Proposed Collection; Comment Request ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15643

    Extension:

    Rule 17f7; SEC File No. 270470; OMB Control No. 32350529.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit the existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.

    Rule 17f7 (17 CFR 270.17f7) permits funds to maintain their assets in foreign securities depositories based on conditions that reflect the operations and role of these depositories.\1\ Rule 17f7 contains some ``collection of information'' requirements. An eligible securities depository has to meet minimum standards for a depository. The fund or its investment adviser generally determines whether the ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15643 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Proposed Collection; Comment Request ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15676

    Extension:

    Rule 10A1; SEC File No. 270425; OMB Control No. 32350468.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

    Rule 10A1 (17 CFR 240.10A1) implements the reporting requirements in Section 10A of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78j1), which was enacted by Congress on December 22, 1995 as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Public Law No. 10467, 109 Stat 737. Under section 10A and Rule 10A1 reporting occurs only if a registrant's board of directors receives a report from its auditors that (1) t ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15676 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Proposed Collection; Comment Request ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15683

    Extension:

    Rule 17f2(d); SEC File No. 27036; OMB Control No. 32350028.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

  • Rule 17f2(d) (17 CFR 240.17f2(d)).

    Rule 17f2(d) was adopted on March 16, 1976, and was last amended on November 18, 1982. Paragraph (d) of the
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    rule (i) requires that records produced pursuant to the fingerprinting requirements of Section 17(f)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') be maintained, (ii) permits the designated examining authorities of brokerdea ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15683 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15636

    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 27, 2008, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Exchange'' or ``Amex'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15636 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15637

    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 27, 2008, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15637 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15638

    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 26, 2008, the American Stock Exchange, LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Exchange. The Commission is
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    publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to extend for one (1) year through July 31, 2009, the current pilot program (``Pilot Program'') regarding transaction fees for trades executed through the intermarket options linkage (``Linkage''). The text of the proposed rule change is available at ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15638 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15625

    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 23, 2008, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. (``BSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the selfregulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is proposing to amend the Fee Schedule of the Boston Options Exchange (``BOX''), the options trading facility of the BSE, to extend until July 31, 2009, the current pilot program applicable to the options intermarket linkage (``Linkage'') fees. The text of the proposed rule change is av ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15625 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15628

    I. Introduction

    On May 16, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE'' or ``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to reduce certain order exposure times from three seconds to one second. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on May 30, 2008.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57849 (May 22, 2008), 73 FR 31167 (May 30, 2008).

    II. Description of the Proposal

    The Exchange proposes to reduce the order handling and exposure periods contained in Rules 6.45A, Priority and Allocation of Equity Option Trades on the CBOE Hybrid System, 6.45B, Priority and Allocation of Trades in Index Opti ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15628 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15635

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2008, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ``Exchange'' or ``CBOE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a ``non controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
    19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend CBOE rules relati ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15635 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15639

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
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    ``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on June 20, 2008, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Exchange. On June 25, 2008, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons and is granting accelerated approval to the proposed rule change.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 26 under Article 22 of the CHX Rules (``Rule 26'') to clarify that the trading of equitylinked de ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15639 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15696

    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 13, 2008, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (``FINRA'') (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (``NASD'')) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by FINRA. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    FINRA is proposing to adopt NASD Rules 2110 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade), 2120 (Use of Manipulative, Deceptive or Other Fraudulent Devices), and 2290 (Fairness Opinions) as FINRA rules in the consolidated FINRA rulebook with ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15696 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15650

    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 30, 2008, International Securities Exchange, LLC (``ISE'' 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 Exchange. ISE filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    ISE proposes to amend its Schedule of Fees related to options market maker trans ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15650 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15624

    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 30, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a member due, fee, or other charge imposed by Nasdaq under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(2).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change
    ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15624 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15651

    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 24, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    NASDAQ proposes to make mi ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15651 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15706

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2008, National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to revise NSCC's fee schedule to lower fees for certain NSCC services.
    II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, NSCC included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it r ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15706 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change as]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15707

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2006, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on January 31, 2008, amended the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared by NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested parties.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    NSCC is seeking to reorganize its Rules and Procedures (``Rules'') related to membership standards and membership requirements to conform them to current practice and to harmonize them with similar rules of NSCC's affiliate, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'').\2\ \2\ Both NSCC and FICC's Government Securities Division ( ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15707 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15697

    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 30, 2008, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated the proposed rule change as a change concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(3) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(3).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Subst ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15697 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15621

    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 27, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Exchange. NYSE Arca has designated the proposed rule change as a ``noncontroversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange is ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15621 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15649

    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 24, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as noncontroversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    NYSE Arca proposes to amend its rul ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15649 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15698

    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 July 1, 2008, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') a proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Phlx. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Phlx proposes to add Commentary .08 to Phlx Rule 1080 to establish an automated process for handling complex options orders on the Phlx's electronic trading platform for options, Phlx XL.\3\ \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 50100 (July 27, 2004), 69 FR 44612 (August 3, 2004) (order approving ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15698 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15627

    On April 21, 2008, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend the bylaws (``NASDAQ OMX ByLaws'') of its parent corporation, NASDAQ OMX. The NASDAQ OMX ByLaw Proposal was published for comment in the Federal Register on May 8, 2008.\3\ On June 10, 2008, Nasdaq filed an extension of time for Commission action extending the action date until July 3, 2008.
    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 57761 (May 1, 2008), 73 FR 26182 (SRNASDAQ2008035).

    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \4\ provides that within thirtyfive days of the publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or within such longer period as the Commission may designate up to ninety days of such date if it finds such longer period to be ap ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-E8-15627 Thu, Jul 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ In the Matter of: VMT Scientific, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-07-10-08-1428

    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of VMT Scientific, Inc. (``VMT Scientific'') because of questions regarding the accuracy of assertions in press releases concerning, among other things: (1) The legal status of VMT Scientific; (2) VMT Scientific's business combinations; (3) VMT Scientific's current financial condition; and (4) VMT Scientific's assets.

    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the abovelisted company.

    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the above listed company is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT, July 8, 2008 through 11:59 p.m. EDT, on July 21, 2008.
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    By the Commission.
    Florence E. Harmon,
    Acting Secretary.
    [FR Doc. 081428 Filed 7808; 11:32 am]
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