80 FR 48132 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending the NYSE Amex Options Fee Schedule To Discontinue the Market Access and Connectivity Subsidy

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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[Release No. 34-75609; File No. SR-NYSEMKT-2015-59]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending the NYSE Amex
Options Fee Schedule To Discontinue the Market Access and Connectivity
Subsidy

August 5, 2015.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on July 31, 2015, NYSE MKT LLC (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE
MKT'') 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 prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. 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\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
\3\ 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 the NYSE Amex Options Fee Schedule
(``Fee Schedule'') to discontinue the Market Access and Connectivity
(``MAC'') Subsidy. The Exchange proposes to implement the fee change
effective August 1, 2015. The text of the proposed rule change is
available on the Exchange's Web site at www.nyse.com, at the principal
office of the Exchange,

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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 self-regulatory organization
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 those 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 the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
The purpose of this filing is to discontinue the MAC Subsidy as
described below. The Exchange proposes to implement this fee change
effective August 1, 2015.
The Exchange proposes to discontinue fees for the MAC Subsidy,
which is paid to ATP Holders that provide access and connectivity to
the Exchange to other ATP Holders and/or utilize such access
themselves. In February 2014, the Exchange implemented the MAC Subsidy
for those ATP Holders that provide access and connectivity to the
Exchange for the purposes of electronic order routing either to other
ATP Holders and/or utilize such access themselves.\4\ The MAC Subsidy
pays a certain rebate to qualifying ATP Holders based on certain
executed electronic volumes delivered to the Exchange by the qualifying
ATP Holders' connection(s) to the Exchange. The MAC Subsidy was
designed to attract higher volumes of electronic equity and Exchange-
Traded Fund (``ETF'') volume to the Exchange from certain market
participants. However, the Exchange does not believe that the MAC
Subsidy has achieved its intended objective of attracting additional
volume and, therefore, proposes to discontinue it. Thus, the Exchange
proposes to delete the MAC Subsidy, and the description thereof, from
Section I.H. of the Fee Schedule and to hold that section as Reserved.
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\4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 71532 (February 12,
2014), 79 FR 9663 (February 19, 2014) (SR-NYSEMKT-2014-12).
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2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\5\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Sections 6(b)(4) and (5) of the Act,\6\ in particular,
because it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues,
fees, and other charges among its members, issuers and other persons
using its facilities and does not unfairly discriminate between
customers, issuers, brokers or dealers.
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\5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5).
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The Exchange believes the discontinuance of the MAC Subsidy is
reasonable, equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it would
result in all similarly situated ATP Holders being treated in the same
manner, regardless of volume delivered to the Exchange. The Exchange
further believes the proposed rule change is reasonable because
removing the MAC Subsidy from the Fee Schedule will provide clarity and
greater transparency regarding the Exchange's fees.
For these reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal is
consistent with the Act.

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

In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,\7\ 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.
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\7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8).
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The Exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market
in which market participants can readily favor competing venues. In
such an environment, the Exchange must continually review, and consider
adjusting, its fees and credits to remain competitive with other
exchanges. For the reasons described above, the Exchange believes that
the proposed rule change reflects this competitive environment.

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

No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

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

The foregoing rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) \8\ of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-
4 \9\ thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other charge
imposed by the Exchange.
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\8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \10\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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\10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
Send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include
File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2015-59 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-NYSEMKT-2015-59. 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

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printing in the Commission's Public Reference Section, 100 F Street
NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090 on official business days between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing will also be
available for inspection and copying at the NYSE's principal office and
on its Internet Web site at www.nyse.com. 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-NYSEMKT-2015-59 and should be submitted
on or before September 1, 2015.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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\11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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was estimated using Commission review Notice is hereby given that pursuant Office of Information and Regulatory
of filed Rule 17Ad–13 reports and to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Affairs, Office of Management and
Commission conversations with transfer (‘‘PRA’’) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Budget, Room 10102, New Executive
agents and accountants. The Securities and Exchange Commission Office Building, Washington, DC 20503,
Commission estimates that, on average, (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the or by sending an email to: Shagufta_
120 hours are needed to perform the Office of Management and Budget Ahmed@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) Pamela
study, prepare the report, and retain the (‘‘OMB’’) a request for approval of Dyson, Director/Chief Information
required records on an annual basis. extension of the previously approved Officer, Securities and Exchange
Assuming an average hourly rate of an collection of information provided for in Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon,
independent accountant of $60, the Rule 17Ad–15 (17 CFR 240.17Ad–15) 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
average total annual cost of the report is under the Securities Exchange Act of 20549, or by sending an email to: PRA_
$7,200. The total annual cost for the 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be
approximate 100 respondents is Rule 17Ad–15 (17 CFR 240.17Ad-15) submitted to OMB within 30 days of
approximately $720,000. under the Securities Exchange Act of this notice.
1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (the ‘‘Act’’)
Written comments are invited on: (a) Dated: August 5, 2015.
requires approximately 429 transfer
Whether the proposed collection of Robert W. Errett,
agents to establish written standards for
information is necessary for the Deputy Secretary.
the acceptance or rejection of guarantees
performance of the functions of the
of securities transfers from eligible [FR Doc. 2015–19644 Filed 8–10–15; 8:45 am]
agency, including whether the guarantor institutions. Transfer agents BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
information will have any practical are required to establish procedures to
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s ensure that those standards are used by
estimate of the burden imposed by the the transfer agent to determine whether SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
collection of information; (c) ways to to accept or reject guarantees from COMMISSION
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity eligible guarantor institutions. Transfer
of the information collected; and (d) [Release No. 34–75609; File No. SR–
agents must maintain, for a period of NYSEMKT–2015–59]
ways to minimize the burden of the three years following the date of a
collection of information on rejection of transfer, a record of all Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE
respondents, including through the use transfers rejected, along with the reason MKT LLC; Notice of Filing and
of automated collection techniques or for the rejection, identification of the Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
other forms of information technology. guarantor, and whether the guarantor Rule Change Amending the NYSE
Consideration will be given to failed to meet the transfer agent’s Amex Options Fee Schedule To
comments and suggestions submitted in guarantee standard. These Discontinue the Market Access and
writing within 60 days of this recordkeeping requirements assist the Connectivity Subsidy
publication. Commission and other regulatory
An agency may not conduct or agencies with monitoring transfer agents August 5, 2015.
sponsor, and a person is not required to and ensuring compliance with the rule. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the
respond to, a collection of information There are approximately 429 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
under the PRA unless it displays a registered transfer agents. The staff ‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3
currently valid OMB control number. estimates that each transfer agent will notice is hereby given that, on July 31,
Please direct your written comments spend about 40 hours annually to 2015, NYSE MKT LLC (the ‘‘Exchange’’
to Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief comply with Rule 17Ad–15, or a total of or ‘‘NYSE MKT’’) filed with the
Information Officer, Securities and 17,160 hours for all transfer agents (429 Securities and Exchange Commission
Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik- × 40 hours = 17,160 hours). The (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule
Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington Commission staff estimates that change as described in Items I, II, and
DC 20549, or send an email to: compliance staff work at each registered III below, which Items have been
PRA_Mail_Box@sec.gov. transfer agent will result in an internal prepared by the self-regulatory
cost of compliance (at an estimated organization. The Commission is
Dated: August 5, 2015. hourly wage of $283) of $11,320 per publishing this notice to solicit
Robert W. Errett, year per transfer agent (40 hours x $283 comments on the proposed rule change
Deputy Secretary. per hour = $ 11,320 per year). Therefore, from interested persons.
[FR Doc. 2015–19648 Filed 8–10–15; 8:45 am] the aggregate annual internal cost of
compliance for the approximately 429 I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
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registered transfer agents is Statement of the Terms of Substance of
approximately $4,856,280 ($11,320 × the Proposed Rule Change
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE 429 = $4,856,280). The Exchange proposes to amend the
COMMISSION This rule does not involve the NYSE Amex Options Fee Schedule
collection of confidential information. (‘‘Fee Schedule’’) to discontinue the
Submission for OMB Review; An agency may not conduct or Market Access and Connectivity
Comment Request sponsor, and a person is not required to (‘‘MAC’’) Subsidy. The Exchange
respond to, a collection of information
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proposes to implement the fee change
Upon Written Request, Copies Available under the PRA unless it displays a effective August 1, 2015. The text of the
From: Securities and Exchange currently valid OMB control number. proposed rule change is available on the
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, The public may view background Exchange’s Web site at www.nyse.com,
100 F Street NE., Washington, DC documentation for this information at the principal office of the Exchange,
20549–2736. collection at the following Web site:
Extension: Rule 17Ad–15; www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
SEC File No. 270–360, OMB Control No. directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the 2 15 U.S.C. 78a.
3235–0409. Securities and Exchange Commission, 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4.

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and at the Commission’s Public 2. Statutory Basis 19(b)(3)(A) 8 of the Act and
Reference Room. The Exchange believes that the subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b–4 9
proposed rule change is consistent with thereunder, because it establishes a due,
II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s fee, or other charge imposed by the
Statement of the Purpose of, and Section 6(b) of the Act,5 in general, and
furthers the objectives of Sections Exchange.
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule At any time within 60 days of the
Change 6(b)(4) and (5) of the Act,6 in particular,
filing of such proposed rule change, the
because it provides for the equitable
Commission summarily may
In its filing with the Commission, the allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and
temporarily suspend such rule change if
self-regulatory organization included other charges among its members,
it appears to the Commission that such
statements concerning the purpose of, issuers and other persons using its
action is necessary or appropriate in the
and basis for, the proposed rule change facilities and does not unfairly
public interest, for the protection of
and discussed any comments it received discriminate between customers,
investors, or otherwise in furtherance of
on the proposed rule change. The text issuers, brokers or dealers.
the purposes of the Act. If the
of those statements may be examined at The Exchange believes the
Commission takes such action, the
the places specified in Item IV below. discontinuance of the MAC Subsidy is
Commission shall institute proceedings
The Exchange has prepared summaries, reasonable, equitable and not unfairly
under Section 19(b)(2)(B) 10 of the Act to
set forth in sections A, B, and C below, discriminatory because it would result
determine whether the proposed rule
of the most significant parts of such in all similarly situated ATP Holders
change should be approved or
statements. being treated in the same manner,
disapproved.
regardless of volume delivered to the
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Exchange. The Exchange further IV. Solicitation of Comments
Statement of the Purpose of, and the believes the proposed rule change is Interested persons are invited to
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule reasonable because removing the MAC submit written data, views, and
Change Subsidy from the Fee Schedule will arguments concerning the foregoing,
1. Purpose provide clarity and greater transparency including whether the proposed rule
regarding the Exchange’s fees. change is consistent with the Act.
The purpose of this filing is to For these reasons, the Exchange Comments may be submitted by any of
discontinue the MAC Subsidy as believes that the proposal is consistent the following methods:
described below. The Exchange with the Act.
proposes to implement this fee change Electronic Comments
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
effective August 1, 2015. Statement on Burden on Competition • Use the Commission’s Internet
The Exchange proposes to comment form (http://www.sec.gov/
In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of rules/sro.shtml); or
discontinue fees for the MAC Subsidy,
the Act,7 the Exchange does not believe • Send an email to rule-comments@
which is paid to ATP Holders that that the proposed rule change will sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–
provide access and connectivity to the impose any burden on competition that NYSEMKT–2015–59 on the subject line.
Exchange to other ATP Holders and/or is not necessary or appropriate in
utilize such access themselves. In furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Paper Comments
February 2014, the Exchange The Exchange notes that it operates in • Send paper comments in triplicate
implemented the MAC Subsidy for a highly competitive market in which to Secretary, Securities and Exchange
those ATP Holders that provide access market participants can readily favor Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
and connectivity to the Exchange for the competing venues. In such an Washington, DC 20549–1090.
purposes of electronic order routing environment, the Exchange must All submissions should refer to File
either to other ATP Holders and/or continually review, and consider Number SR–NYSEMKT–2015–59. This
utilize such access themselves.4 The adjusting, its fees and credits to remain file number should be included on the
MAC Subsidy pays a certain rebate to competitive with other exchanges. For subject line if email is used. To help the
qualifying ATP Holders based on certain the reasons described above, the Commission process and review your
executed electronic volumes delivered Exchange believes that the proposed comments more efficiently, please use
to the Exchange by the qualifying ATP rule change reflects this competitive only one method. The Commission will
Holders’ connection(s) to the Exchange. environment. post all comments on the Commission’s
The MAC Subsidy was designed to Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/
attract higher volumes of electronic C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the
equity and Exchange-Traded Fund Statement on Comments on the
submission, all subsequent
(‘‘ETF’’) volume to the Exchange from Proposed Rule Change Received From
amendments, all written statements
certain market participants. However, Members, Participants, or Others
with respect to the proposed rule
the Exchange does not believe that the No written comments were solicited change that are filed with the
MAC Subsidy has achieved its intended or received with respect to the proposed Commission, and all written
objective of attracting additional volume rule change. communications relating to the
and, therefore, proposes to discontinue III. Date of Effectiveness of the proposed rule change between the
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it. Thus, the Exchange proposes to Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission and any person, other than
delete the MAC Subsidy, and the Commission Action those that may be withheld from the
description thereof, from Section I.H. of public in accordance with the
the Fee Schedule and to hold that The foregoing rule change is effective provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
section as Reserved. upon filing pursuant to Section available for Web site viewing and

4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 71532 5 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 8 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
6 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5). 9 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2).
(February 12, 2014), 79 FR 9663 (February 19, 2014)
(SR–NYSEMKT–2014–12). 7 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8). 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).

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printing in the Commission’s Public services of governmental nature may file the dispute settlement proceedings,
Reference Section, 100 F Street NE., disaster loan applications at the address comments should be submitted on or
Washington, DC 20549–1090 on official listed above or other locally announced before September 9, 2015, to be assured
business days between the hours of locations. of timely consideration by USTR.
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the The following areas have been ADDRESSES: Public comments should be
filing will also be available for determined to be adversely affected by submitted electronically to
inspection and copying at the NYSE’s the disaster: www.regulations.gov, docket number
principal office and on its Internet Web Primary Counties: Allamakee; USTR–2015–0005. If you are unable to
site at www.nyse.com. All comments Appanoose; Butler; Clayton; Dallas; provide submissions by
received will be posted without change; Davis; Des Moines; Guthrie; Howard; www.regulations.gov, please contact
the Commission does not edit personal Jefferson; Lee; Lucas; Marion; Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 to
identifying information from Mitchell; Monroe; Warren; Wayne; arrange for an alternative method of
submissions. You should submit only Winneshiek; Wright. transmission.
information that you wish to make The Interest Rates are: If (as explained below) the comment
available publicly. All submissions contains confidential information, then
should refer to File Number SR– For Physical Damage: the comment should be submitted by
NYSEMKT–2015–59 and should be Non-Profit Organizations With fax only to Sandy McKinzy at (202)
submitted on or before September 1, Credit Available Elsewhere ... 2.625 395–3640.
2015. Non-Profit Organizations With-
out Credit Available Else- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For the Commission, by the Division of where ..................................... 2.625 Micah Myers, Associate General
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated For Economic Injury: Counsel, or Juli Schwartz, Assistant
authority.11 Non-Profit Organizations With- General Counsel, Office of the United
Robert W. Errett, out Credit Available Else- States Trade Representative, 600 17th
Deputy Secretary. where ..................................... 2.625 Street NW., Washington, DC 20508,
[FR Doc. 2015–19645 Filed 8–10–15; 8:45 am] (202) 395–3150.
The number assigned to this disaster
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for physical damage is 14403B and for
127(b) of the Uruguay Round
economic injury is 14404B
Agreements Act (‘‘URAA’’) (19 U.S.C.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 3537(b)(1)) requires that notice and
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Numbers 59002 and 59008) opportunity for comment be provided
[Disaster Declaration #14403 and #14404] after the United States submits or
James E. Rivera,
Iowa Disaster #IA–00064 Associate Administrator for Disaster receives a request for the establishment
Assistance. of a WTO dispute settlement panel.
AGENCY: U.S. Small Business [FR Doc. 2015–19630 Filed 8–10–15; 8:45 am] Consistent with this obligation, USTR is
Administration. BILLING CODE 8025–01–P providing notice that the establishment
ACTION: Notice. of a dispute settlement panel has been
requested pursuant to the DSU. The
SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the panel will hold its meetings in Geneva,
Presidential declaration of a major OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Switzerland.
disaster for Public Assistance Only for
the State of Iowa (FEMA–4234–DR), [Dispute No. WTO/DS491] Major Issues Raised by Indonesia
dated 07/31/2015. On November 17, 2010, the U.S.
Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Department of Commerce (‘‘DOC’’)
Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding. Regarding United States—Anti- published antidumping (‘‘AD’’) and
Incident Period: 06/20/2015 through Dumping and Countervailing Measures countervailing duty (‘‘CVD’’) orders (75
06/25/2015. on Certain Coated Paper From FR 70205; 75 FR 70206) on certain
Effective Date: 07/31/2015. Indonesia coated paper from Indonesia. On March
Physical Loan Application Deadline 13, 2015, Indonesia requested WTO
Date: 09/29/2015. AGENCY: Office of the United States
Trade Representative. dispute settlement consultations
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan regarding some of DOC’s determinations
Application Deadline Date: 05/02/2016. ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
in the CVD investigation, as well as the
ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan SUMMARY: The Office of the United U.S. International Trade Commission’s
applications to: U.S. Small Business States Trade Representative (‘‘USTR’’) is (‘‘ITC’’) threat of material injury
Administration Processing and providing notice that the Republic of determinations in both the AD and CVD
Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Indonesia has requested the proceedings. Indonesia and the United
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. establishment of a dispute settlement States held consultations in Geneva on
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A panel under the Marrakesh Agreement June 25, 2015.
Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, Establishing the World Trade On July 9, 2015, Indonesia requested
U.S. Small Business Administration, Organization and the Understanding on that the WTO establish a dispute
409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050, Rules and Procedures Governing the settlement panel. In its panel request,
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Washington, DC 20416. Settlement of Disputes (‘‘DSU’’). That Indonesia contends that the DOC’s
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is request may be found at www.wto.org findings of countervailable subsidies
hereby given that as a result of the contained in a document designated as with respect to a number of government
President’s major disaster declaration on WT/DS491/2. USTR invites written practices in the logging and paper
07/31/2015, Private Non-Profit comments from the public concerning industries are inconsistent with Article
organizations that provide essential the issues raised in this dispute. VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs
DATES: Although USTR will accept any And Trade 1994 (‘‘GATT 1994’’) and the
11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). comments received during the course of Agreement on Subsidies and

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FR Citation		80 FR 48132