81 FR 30363 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Modify the Maximum Number of Times an Order on BX May Be Updated Before the System Cancels the Order

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 94 (Monday, May 16, 2016)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-77799; File No. SR-BX-2016-024]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing 
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Modify the 
Maximum Number of Times an Order on BX May Be Updated Before the System 
Cancels the Order

May 10, 2016.
    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 April 29, 2016, NASDAQ BX, Inc. (``BX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with 
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the 
proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III, below, which 
Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission is publishing 
this notice to

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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 modify the maximum number of times an 
Order on the Exchange may be updated before the System cancels the 
Order.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's 
Web site at http://nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.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
Background
    The Exchange will cancel an Order if it is updated a certain number 
of times during any given day. Pursuant to Rule 4702(a), an Order will 
be cancelled if it is repriced and/or reentered 10,000 times for any 
reason.\3\
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    \3\ Orders entered through OUCH and FLITE ports generally are 
not repriced or reentered. As explained in rule 4702(b)(1)(B), 
orders entered through OUCH and FLITE may be updated for display 
once. Further, OUCH and FLITE Orders may only be decremented in 
size, which is not considered repricing or reentry of the Order. See 
http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=TradingSpecs for a 
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    Pursuant to Rule 4702(b)(7)(A), a Market Maker Peg Order will be 
canceled if it is repriced 1,000 times. Pursuant to Rule 4703(d), an 
Order with Primary Pegging will be cancelled if it is updated 1,000 
times, and an Order with Market Pegging will be cancelled if it is 
updated 10,000 times.
    The Exchange applies these limits to conserve System resources by 
limiting the persistence of Orders that update repeatedly without 
execution. These limits are applied daily to each order entered into 
the System. Orders that have a Time-in-Force \4\ that allows them to 
persist longer than a single trading day will have their count reset 
each day. For example, if an Order with a Time-in-Force of Good-till-
Canceled \5\ is repriced 9,999 times during any given day, the Order 
will not be canceled due to the number of updates. Starting the next 
day, the Order would be again allowed to reprice up to 9,999 times 
before it would be canceled by the System.
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    \4\ The ``Time-in-Force'' assigned to an Order means the period 
of time that the System will hold the Order for potential execution. 
See Rule 4703(a).
    \5\ An Order that is designated to deactivate one year after 
entry may be referred to as a ``Good-till-Cancelled.'' See Rule 
4703(a)(3).
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Proposed Changes
    First, the Exchange is proposing to eliminate rule text under Rules 
4702(a), 4702(b)(7)(A), and 4703(d) concerning cancellation based on 
Order updates and consolidate the concept under a new Rule 4756(a)(4).
    Second, the Exchange is proposing to no longer state the specific 
number of times a particular Order Type may be updated before it is 
canceled in the new rule and is, instead, noting that the number of 
permissible changes may vary by Order Type or Order Attribute and may 
change from time to time. Further, the proposed rule will note that the 
Exchange will post on its Web site what is considered a change for a 
particular Order Type and Order Attribute, and the current limits on 
the number of such changes.
    The Exchange is changing the process by which it counts updates, 
which will allow it to identify a wider range of updates to an Order. 
Using the new process, the Exchange will be able to track the following 
Order updates: (1) System-generated child Orders; (2) display size 
refreshes from reserve; (3) replaces of System-generated child Orders 
(which include Orders with a Pegging Attribute); and (4) cancellation 
requests of System-generated child Orders. The Exchange notes that all 
updates identified by the current process will be counted under the new 
process. The Exchange believes these changes will provide it with 
greater flexibility in addressing changes in volume, market participant 
behavior, and the Exchange's capacity to handle the message volume 
caused by Orders that update a significant number of times throughout 
the trading day.
    The Exchange will provide at least one day's advanced notice to the 
public of any changes to the number of updates permitted before an 
Order is canceled. Initially, the Exchange will keep the number of 
updates consistent with what is currently noted in the rules; however, 
the Exchange may shortly thereafter change the number of updates as 
needed to address market conditions.
    BX is also making minor technical corrections to Rule 4702(b)(7) to 
make ``(A)'' denoting subparagraph (A) under the rule not bold, and to 
insert missing spaces between words in the sixth paragraph of 
subparagraph (A) under the rule. BX is also changing the word ``they'' 
to the word ``the'' in the first full paragraph below the bulleted list 
under Rule 4703(d).
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 with 
section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\7\ in particular, because it is designed to 
prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just 
and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and 
coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, 
processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions 
in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a 
free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to 
protect investors and the public interest; and is not designed to 
permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or 
dealers.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    Excessive updating of Orders places a burden on the Exchange's 
System, which, if left unchecked, could potentially affect overall 
market quality. The Exchange will continue canceling Orders that reach 
a certain number of updates but, instead of the static number of 
updates stated in the rules, the Exchange is proposing to provide the 
number of updates by Order Type or Order Attribute on its public Web 
site. Web site posting will allow the Exchange to react more quickly to 
changes in the marketplace by changing the applicable number of updates 
that will trigger cancellation of an Order. The Exchange will provide 
advanced notice to market participants of any changes to the number of 
updates applied. Thus, the proposed rule change will further promote 
the protection [sic] investors and the public interest.

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

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will 
result in any burden on competition that is not

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necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as 
amended.\8\ The Exchange is proposing to make the change because it 
will allow it to better manage market quality for all market 
participants, who would be negatively impacted by issues caused by 
Orders that tax System resources due to the excessive number of 
updates.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8).
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    These adjustments will not impact competition among market 
participants because the cancellation parameters will apply equally to 
all market participants. As is the case now, market participants that 
have an Order canceled due to the number of updates may enter a new 
replacement Order. Thus, the Exchange does not think that the proposed 
change will place a burden on competition not necessary or appropriate 
in furtherance of the Act.

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

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) 
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public 
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) 
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)(iii) of the Act \9\ and 
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\10\
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(a)(iii) [sic].
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6) 
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission 
written notice of its intent to file 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. 
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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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: (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.

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 protected]. Please include 
File Number SR-BX-2016-024 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-BX-2016-024. 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-BX-2016-024 and should be 
submitted on or before June 6, 2016.

    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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remove impediments to and perfect the III. Date of Effectiveness of the rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the
mechanism of a free and open market Proposed Rule Change and Timing for submission, all subsequent
and a national market system, and, in Commission Action amendments, all written statements
general, to protect investors and the Because the foregoing proposed rule with respect to the proposed rule
public interest; and is not designed to change does not: (i) Significantly affect change that are filed with the
permit unfair discrimination between the protection of investors or the public Commission, and all written
customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers. interest; (ii) impose any significant communications relating to the
burden on competition; and (iii) become proposed rule change between the
Excessive updating of Orders places a Commission and any person, other than
burden on the Exchange’s System, operative for 30 days from the date on
which it was filed, or such shorter time those that may be withheld from the
which, if left unchecked, could public in accordance with the
potentially affect overall market quality. as the Commission may designate, it has
become effective pursuant to Section provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
The Exchange will continue canceling available for Web site viewing and
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 9 and
Orders that reach a certain number of printing in the Commission’s Public
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b–4
updates but, instead of the static Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
thereunder.10
number of updates stated in the rules, At any time within 60 days of the Washington, DC 20549, on official
the Exchange is proposing to provide filing of the proposed rule change, the business days between the hours of
the number of updates by Order Type or Commission summarily may 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the
Order Attribute on its public Web site. temporarily suspend such rule change if filing also will be available for
Web site posting will allow the it appears to the Commission that such inspection and copying at the principal
Exchange to react more quickly to action is: (i) Necessary or appropriate in office of the Exchange. All comments
changes in the marketplace by changing received will be posted without change;
the public interest; (ii) for the protection
the applicable number of updates that the Commission does not edit personal
of investors; or (iii) otherwise in
will trigger cancellation of an Order. identifying information from
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
submissions. You should submit only
The Exchange will provide advanced If the Commission takes such action, the
information that you wish to make
notice to market participants of any Commission shall institute proceedings
available publicly. All submissions
changes to the number of updates to determine whether the proposed rule
should refer to File Number SR–Phlx–
applied. Thus, the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved.
2016–55 and should be submitted on or
will further promote the protection [sic] IV. Solicitation of Comments before June 6, 2016.
investors and the public interest.
Interested persons are invited to For the Commission, by the Division of
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s submit written data, views and Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
Statement on Burden on Competition arguments concerning the foregoing, authority.11
including whether the proposed rule Robert W. Errett,
The Exchange does not believe that change is consistent with the Act. Deputy Secretary.
the proposed rule change will result in Comments may be submitted by any of [FR Doc. 2016–11412 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am]
any burden on competition that is not the following methods: BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
necessary or appropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act, as amended.8 Electronic Comments
The Exchange is proposing to make the • Use the Commission’s Internet SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
change because it will allow it to better comment form (http://www.sec.gov/ COMMISSION
manage market quality for all market rules/sro.shtml); or
[Release No. 34–77799; File No. SR–BX–
participants, who would be negatively • Send an email to rule-comments@ 2016–024]
impacted by issues caused by Orders sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–
that tax System resources due to the Phlx–2016–55 on the subject line. Self-Regulatory Organizations;
excessive number of updates. Paper Comments NASDAQ BX, Inc.; Notice of Filing and
These adjustments will not impact Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
• Send paper comments in triplicate Rule Change To Modify the Maximum
competition among market participants to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Number of Times an Order on BX May
because the cancellation parameters will Commission, 100 F Street NE., Be Updated Before the System
apply equally to all market participants. Washington, DC 20549–1090. Cancels the Order
As is the case now, market participants All submissions should refer to File
that have an Order canceled due to the Number SR–Phlx–2016–55. This file May 10, 2016.
number of updates may enter a new number should be included on the Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the
replacement Order. Thus, the Exchange subject line if email is used. To help the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
does not think that the proposed change Commission process and review your (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2
will place a burden on competition not comments more efficiently, please use notice is hereby given that on April 29,
necessary or appropriate in furtherance only one method. The Commission will 2016, NASDAQ BX, Inc. (‘‘BX’’ or
of the Act. post all comments on the Commission’s ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities
Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/ and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or
C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule
Statement on Comments on the 9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(a)(iii) [sic]. change as described in Items I, II, and
Proposed Rule Change Received From 10 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– III, below, which Items have been
Members, Participants, or Others 4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give prepared by the Exchange. The
the Commission written notice of its intent to file Commission is publishing this notice to
No written comments were either the proposed rule change at least five business days
solicited or received. prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
change, or such shorter time as designated by the
1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this
8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8). requirement. 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.

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solicit comments on the proposed rule limits are applied daily to each order Initially, the Exchange will keep the
change from interested persons. entered into the System. Orders that number of updates consistent with what
have a Time-in-Force 4 that allows them is currently noted in the rules; however,
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
to persist longer than a single trading the Exchange may shortly thereafter
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
day will have their count reset each day. change the number of updates as needed
the Proposed Rule Change
For example, if an Order with a Time- to address market conditions.
The Exchange proposes to modify the in-Force of Good-till-Canceled 5 is BX is also making minor technical
maximum number of times an Order on repriced 9,999 times during any given corrections to Rule 4702(b)(7) to make
the Exchange may be updated before the day, the Order will not be canceled due ‘‘(A)’’ denoting subparagraph (A) under
System cancels the Order. to the number of updates. Starting the the rule not bold, and to insert missing
The text of the proposed rule change next day, the Order would be again spaces between words in the sixth
is available on the Exchange’s Web site allowed to reprice up to 9,999 times paragraph of subparagraph (A) under
at http:// before it would be canceled by the the rule. BX is also changing the word
nasdaqomxbx.cchwallstreet.com/, at the System. ‘‘they’’ to the word ‘‘the’’ in the first full
principal office of the Exchange, and at paragraph below the bulleted list under
the Commission’s Public Reference Proposed Changes
Rule 4703(d).
Room. First, the Exchange is proposing to
eliminate rule text under Rules 4702(a), 2. Statutory Basis
II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s The Exchange believes that the
4702(b)(7)(A), and 4703(d) concerning
Statement of the Purpose of, and cancellation based on Order updates proposed rule change is consistent with
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule and consolidate the concept under a the provisions of section 6 of the Act,6
Change new Rule 4756(a)(4). in general, and with section 6(b)(5) of
In its filing with the Commission, the Second, the Exchange is proposing to the Act,7 in particular, because it is
Exchange included statements no longer state the specific number of designed to prevent fraudulent and
concerning the purpose of and basis for times a particular Order Type may be manipulative acts and practices, to
the proposed rule change and discussed updated before it is canceled in the new promote just and equitable principles of
any comments it received on the rule and is, instead, noting that the trade, to foster cooperation and
proposed rule change. The text of these number of permissible changes may coordination with persons engaged in
statements may be examined at the vary by Order Type or Order Attribute regulating, clearing, settling, processing
places specified in Item IV below. The and may change from time to time. information with respect to, and
Exchange has prepared summaries, set Further, the proposed rule will note that facilitating transactions in securities, to
forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the Exchange will post on its Web site remove impediments to and perfect the
the most significant aspects of such what is considered a change for a mechanism of a free and open market
statements. particular Order Type and Order and a national market system, and, in
Attribute, and the current limits on the general, to protect investors and the
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s number of such changes.
Statement of the Purpose of, and public interest; and is not designed to
The Exchange is changing the process permit unfair discrimination between
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule by which it counts updates, which will
Change customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
allow it to identify a wider range of Excessive updating of Orders places a
1. Purpose updates to an Order. Using the new burden on the Exchange’s System,
process, the Exchange will be able to which, if left unchecked, could
Background track the following Order updates: (1) potentially affect overall market quality.
The Exchange will cancel an Order if System-generated child Orders; (2) The Exchange will continue canceling
it is updated a certain number of times display size refreshes from reserve; (3) Orders that reach a certain number of
during any given day. Pursuant to Rule replaces of System-generated child updates but, instead of the static
4702(a), an Order will be cancelled if it Orders (which include Orders with a number of updates stated in the rules,
is repriced and/or reentered 10,000 Pegging Attribute); and (4) cancellation the Exchange is proposing to provide
times for any reason.3 requests of System-generated child the number of updates by Order Type or
Pursuant to Rule 4702(b)(7)(A), a Orders. The Exchange notes that all Order Attribute on its public Web site.
Market Maker Peg Order will be updates identified by the current Web site posting will allow the
canceled if it is repriced 1,000 times. process will be counted under the new Exchange to react more quickly to
Pursuant to Rule 4703(d), an Order with process. The Exchange believes these changes in the marketplace by changing
Primary Pegging will be cancelled if it changes will provide it with greater the applicable number of updates that
is updated 1,000 times, and an Order flexibility in addressing changes in will trigger cancellation of an Order.
with Market Pegging will be cancelled if volume, market participant behavior, The Exchange will provide advanced
it is updated 10,000 times. and the Exchange’s capacity to handle notice to market participants of any
The Exchange applies these limits to the message volume caused by Orders changes to the number of updates
conserve System resources by limiting that update a significant number of applied. Thus, the proposed rule change
the persistence of Orders that update times throughout the trading day. will further promote the protection [sic]
repeatedly without execution. These The Exchange will provide at least investors and the public interest.
one day’s advanced notice to the public
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3 Orders entered through OUCH and FLITE ports
of any changes to the number of updates B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
generally are not repriced or reentered. As Statement on Burden on Competition
explained in rule 4702(b)(1)(B), orders entered
permitted before an Order is canceled.
through OUCH and FLITE may be updated for The Exchange does not believe that
4 The ‘‘Time-in-Force’’ assigned to an Order
display once. Further, OUCH and FLITE Orders the proposed rule change will result in
may only be decremented in size, which is not means the period of time that the System will hold
considered repricing or reentry of the Order. See the Order for potential execution. See Rule 4703(a). any burden on competition that is not
http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/ 5 An Order that is designated to deactivate one
6 15 U.S.C. 78f.
Trader.aspx?id=TradingSpecs for a description of year after entry may be referred to as a ‘‘Good-till-
the various order entry port specifications. Cancelled.’’ See Rule 4703(a)(3). 7 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).

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necessary or appropriate in furtherance IV. Solicitation of Comments For the Commission, by the Division of
of the purposes of the Act, as amended.8 Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
The Exchange is proposing to make the Interested persons are invited to authority.11
change because it will allow it to better submit written data, views and Robert W. Errett,
manage market quality for all market arguments concerning the foregoing, Deputy Secretary.
participants, who would be negatively including whether the proposed rule
[FR Doc. 2016–11410 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am]
impacted by issues caused by Orders change is consistent with the Act.
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that tax System resources due to the Comments may be submitted by any of
excessive number of updates. the following methods:
These adjustments will not impact Electronic Comments SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
competition among market participants COMMISSION
because the cancellation parameters will • Use the Commission’s Internet
apply equally to all market participants. comment form (http://www.sec.gov/ Sunshine Act Meeting
As is the case now, market participants rules/sro.shtml); or
that have an Order canceled due to the • Send an email to rule-comments@ Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
number of updates may enter a new sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– the provisions of the Government in the
replacement Order. Thus, the Exchange BX–2016–024 on the subject line. Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that
does not think that the proposed change the Securities and Exchange
will place a burden on competition not Paper Comments Commission Advisory Committee on
necessary or appropriate in furtherance Small and Emerging Companies will
• Send paper comments in triplicate
of the Act. hold a public meeting on Wednesday,
to Secretary, Securities and Exchange
C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Commission, 100 F Street NE., May 18, 2016, in Multi-Purpose Room
Statement on Comments on the Washington, DC 20549–1090. LL–006 at the Commission’s
Proposed Rule Change Received From headquarters, 100 F Street NE.,
Members, Participants, or Others All submissions should refer to File Washington, DC.
Number SR–BX–2016–024. This file
The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.
No written comments were either number should be included on the
(EDT) and will be open to the public.
solicited or received. subject line if email is used. To help the
Seating will be on a first-come, first-
Commission process and review your
III. Date of Effectiveness of the served basis. Doors will open at 9:00
comments more efficiently, please use
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for a.m. Visitors will be subject to security
only one method. The Commission will
Commission Action checks. The meeting will be webcast on
post all comments on the Commission’s
the Commission’s Web site at
Because the foregoing proposed rule Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/
www.sec.gov.
change does not: (i) Significantly affect rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the
the protection of investors or the public submission, all subsequent On May 4, 2016, the Commission
interest; (ii) impose any significant amendments, all written statements published notice of the Committee
burden on competition; and (iii) become with respect to the proposed rule meeting (Release No. 33–10074),
operative for 30 days from the date on change that are filed with the indicating that the meeting is open to
which it was filed, or such shorter time Commission, and all written the public and inviting the public to
as the Commission may designate, it has communications relating to the submit written comments to the
become effective pursuant to section proposed rule change between the Committee. This Sunshine Act notice is
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 9 and Commission and any person, other than being issued because a majority of the
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b–4 those that may be withheld from the Commission may attend the meeting.
thereunder.10 public in accordance with the The agenda for the meeting includes
At any time within 60 days of the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be matters relating to rules and regulations
filing of the proposed rule change, the available for Web site viewing and affecting small and emerging companies
Commission summarily may printing in the Commission’s Public under the federal securities laws.
temporarily suspend such rule change if Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., For further information, please
it appears to the Commission that such Washington, DC 20549, on official contact the Brent J. Fields in the Office
action is: (i) Necessary or appropriate in business days between the hours of of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400.
the public interest; (ii) for the protection 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the
of investors; or (iii) otherwise in Dated: May 11, 2016.
filing also will be available for
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. inspection and copying at the principal Brent J. Fields,
If the Commission takes such action, the office of the Exchange. All comments Secretary.
Commission shall institute proceedings received will be posted without change; [FR Doc. 2016–11581 Filed 5–12–16; 11:15 am]
to determine whether the proposed rule the Commission does not edit personal BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
should be approved or disapproved. identifying information from
submissions. You should submit only
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8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8). information that you wish to make
9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(a)(iii) [sic].
10 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b–
available publicly. All submissions
4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give should refer to File Number SR–BX–
the Commission written notice of its intent to file 2016–024 and should be submitted on
the proposed rule change at least five business days or before June 6, 2016.
prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
change, or such shorter time as designated by the
Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this
requirement. 11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).

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Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Dates		(1) System-generated child Orders; (2) display size refreshes from reserve; (3) replaces of System-generated child Orders (which include Orders with a Pegging Attribute); and (4) cancellation requests of System-generated child Orders. The Exchange notes that all updates identified by the current process will be counted under the new process. The Exchange believes these changes will provide it with
FR Citation		81 FR 30363