Regulatory Flexibility Agenda

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

17 CFR Ch. II

[Release Nos. 33-9112, 34-61714, IA-3001, IC-29175, File No. S7-06-10]

Regulatory Flexibility Agenda

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing an agenda

of its rulemaking actions pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act

(RFA) (Pub. L. No. 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164) (Sep. 19, 1980). Information

in the agenda was accurate on March 12, 2010, the day on which the

Commission's staff completed compilation of the data. To the extent

possible, rulemaking actions by the Commission since that date have

been reflected in the agenda. The Commission invites questions and

public comment on the agenda and on the individual agenda entries.

The Commission is now printing in the Federal Register, along

with our preamble, only those agenda entries for which we have

indicated that preparation of a Regulatory Flexibility Act analysis

is required.

The Commission's complete RFA agenda will be available online

at www.reginfo.gov.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before June 30, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic comments:

Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://

www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or

Send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include File

Number S7-06-10 on the subject line; or

Use the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://

www.regulations.gov). Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Paper comments:

Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,

Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,

Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File No. S7-06-10. This file

number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To

help us 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/

other.shtml). Comments are also available for website 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. All comments received will be

posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying

information from submissions. You should submit only information

that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Sullivan, Office of the General

Counsel, 202-551-5019.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The RFA requires each Federal agency, during

April and October of each year, to publish in the Federal Register an

agenda identifying rules that the agency expects to consider in the

next 12 months that are likely to have a significant economic impact on

a substantial number of small entities (5 U.S.C. 602(a)). The RFA

specifically provides that publication of the agenda does not preclude

an agency from considering or acting on any matter not included in the

agenda and that an agency is not required to consider or act on any

matter that is included in the agenda (5 U.S.C. 602(d)). Actions that

do not have an estimated date are placed in the long-term category; the

Commission may nevertheless act on items in that category within the

next 12 months. The agenda includes new entries, entries carried over

from prior publications, and rulemaking actions that have been

completed (or withdrawn) since publication of the last agenda.

The following abbreviations for the acts administered by the

Commission are used in the agenda:

``Securities Act''--Securities Act of 1933

``Exchange Act''--Securities Exchange Act of 1934

``Investment Company Act''--Investment Company Act of 1940

``Investment Advisers Act''--Investment Advisers Act of 1940

The Commission invites public comment on the agenda and on the

individual agenda entries.

By the Commission.

Dated: March 16, 2010.

Elizabeth M. Murphy,

Secretary.

DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE--Proposed Rule Stage

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418 Voluntary Filers...................................................................... 3235-AK59

419 Risk Disclosures...................................................................... 3235-AK58

420 Revisions to Regulation D............................................................. 3235-AK52

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DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE--Final Rule Stage

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Regulation

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421 Proxy Solicitation Enhancements....................................................... 3235-AK28

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DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE--Completed Actions

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422 Amendments to Rules Requiring Internet Availability of Proxy Materials................ 3235-AK25

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DIVISION OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT--Proposed Rule Stage

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423 Temporary Rule Regarding Principal Trades With Certain Advisory Clients............... 3235-AJ96

424 Indexed Annuities and Certain Other Insurance Contracts............................... 3235-AK49

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DIVISION OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT--Final Rule Stage

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425 Amendments to Form ADV................................................................ 3235-AI17

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DIVISION OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT--Completed Actions

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426 Custody of Funds or Securities of Clients by Investment Advisers...................... 3235-AK32

427 Interagency Proposal for Model Privacy Form Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.......... 3235-AJ06

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DIVISION OF TRADING AND MARKETS--Proposed Rule Stage

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428 Amendments to Rule 17a-5.............................................................. 3235-AK56

429 Publication or Submission of Quotations Without Specified Information................. 3235-AH40

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DIVISION OF TRADING AND MARKETS--Final Rule Stage

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430 Proposed Amendment to Municipal Securities Disclosure................................. 3235-AJ66

431 Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations................................ 3235-AK14

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432 Rule 15c2-2: Confirmation of Transactions in Open-End Management Investment Company 3235-AJ11

Shares, Unit Investment Trust Interests, and Municipal Fund Securities Used for

Education Savings.....................................................................

433 Rule 15c2-3: Point-of-Sale Disclosure of Purchases in Open-End Management Investment 3235-AJ12

Company Shares, Unit Investment Trust Interests, and Municipal Fund Securities Used

for Education Savings.................................................................

434 Rule 15c-100: Schedule 15C............................................................ 3235-AJ13

435 Rule 15c-101: Schedule 15D............................................................ 3235-AJ14

436 Processing of Reorganization Events, Tender Offers, and Exchange Offers............... 3235-AH53

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437 Amendments to Regulation SHO.......................................................... 3235-AK35

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposed Rule Stage

Division of Corporation Finance

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418. VOLUNTARY FILERS

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Abstract: The Division is considering recommending that the Commission

propose amendments to require registrants who do not have a filing

obligation under the Exchange Act to file any reports with the

Commission in compliance with Commission rules.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 03/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Sean Harrison, Division of Corporation Finance,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-3430

RIN: 3235-AK59

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419. RISK DISCLOSURES

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Abstract: The Division is considering recommending that the Commission

propose amendments to its rules and forms to consolidate and enhance

the risk disclosures provided by registrants.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jennifer Zapraka, Division of Corporation Finance,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20016

Phone: 202 551-3430

RIN: 3235-AK58

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420. REVISIONS TO REGULATION D

Legal Authority: 15 USC 77b(a)(15); 15 USC 77b(b); 15 USC 77d; 15 USC

77r; 15 USC 77s; 15 USC 77s(a); 15 USC 77z-3

Abstract: The Division is considering recommending that the Commission

propose revisions to Regulation D, including, among other things,

revisions to the accredited investor eligibility standards.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 09/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Anthony G. Barone, Division of Corporation Finance,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-3460

RIN: 3235-AK52

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Final Rule Stage

Division of Corporation Finance

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421. PROXY SOLICITATION ENHANCEMENTS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78n

Abstract: The Commission proposed amendments to its proxy rules to

clarify the manner in which they operate and address issues that have

arisen in the proxy solicitation process. The Division is considering

recommending that the Commission adopt amendments relating to the

proposals.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 07/17/09 74 FR 35076

NPRM Comment Period End 09/15/09

Final Action 12/23/09 74 FR 68334

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Final Action Effective 02/28/10

Final Action 04/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Mark W. Green, Division of Corporation Finance,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549-0301

Phone: 202 551-3440

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AK28

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Completed Actions

Division of Corporation Finance

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422. AMENDMENTS TO RULES REQUIRING INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY

MATERIALS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78c(b); 15 USC 78j; 15 USC 78m; 15 USC 78n; 15

USC 78o; 15 USC 78w(a); 15 USC 78mm; 15 USC 80a-20; 15 USC 80a-29; 15

USC 80a-37

Abstract: The Commission adopted revisions to the notice and access

model for providing proxy materials to shareholders electronically.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 10/21/09 74 FR 53954

NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/09

Final Action 02/27/10 75 FR 9074

Final Action Effective 03/29/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Steven Hearne, Division of Corporation Finance,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-3430

RIN: 3235-AK25

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposed Rule Stage

Division of Investment Management

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423. TEMPORARY RULE REGARDING PRINCIPAL TRADES WITH CERTAIN ADVISORY

CLIENTS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 80b-6a; 15 USC 80b-11(a)

Abstract: The Commission adopted an interim final temporary rule that

was set to expire on December 31, 2009, to provide an alternative means

for investment advisers who are registered with the Commission as

broker-dealers to meet the requirements of section 206(3) of the

Investment Advisers Act when acting in a principal capacity in

transactions with certain of their advisory clients. In December 2009,

the Commission extended the expiration date until December 2010.

As contemplated in the temporary rule release, the Division has been

assessing the operation of the temporary rule as well as public comment

letters, and will consider whether to propose to continue the rule

beyond the revised sunset date and, if so, what if any modifications

should be proposed to the rule.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule 09/28/07 72 FR 55022

Interim Final Rule Effective 09/30/07

Interim Final Rule Comment

Period End 11/30/07

Interim Final Rule Extension 12/30/09 74 FR 690009

Interim Final Rule Effective 12/30/09

NPRM 05/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Matthew Goldin, Division of Investment Management,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-6726

Fax: 202 772-9284

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ96

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424. INDEXED ANNUITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER INSURANCE CONTRACTS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 77c(a)(8); 15 USC 77s(a); 15 USC 78l(h); 15 USC

78o; 15 USC 78w(a); 15 USC 78mm

Abstract: A Federal appeals court issued an opinion on July 21, 2009,

remanding SEC Rule 151A. A party has petitioned the court for panel

rehearing, and that petition is currently pending. The Commission staff

is evaluating what recommendation to make to the Commission on how to

respond to the court's decision.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 05/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Michael Kosoff, Division of Investment Management,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-6754

Fax: 202 772-9285

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AK49

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Final Rule Stage

Division of Investment Management

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425. AMENDMENTS TO FORM ADV

Legal Authority: 15 USC 80b-4, 80b-6(4), 80b-ll(a), 80b-3(c)(1); 15 USC

77s(a); 15 USC 78(wa), 78bb(e)(2); 15 USC 77sss(a); 15 USC 78a-37(a)

Abstract: The Commission proposed amendments to Form ADV part 2 to

require registered investment advisers to deliver to clients and

prospective clients a brochure written in plain English.

The amendments are designed to require advisers to provide clients and

prospective clients with clear, current, and more meaningful disclosure

of the business practices, conflicts of interest, and background of

investment advisers and their advisory personnel. Under the proposal,

advisers would file their brochures with the Commission electronically,

and the brochures would be available to the public through the

Commission's Web site.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 04/17/00 65 FR 20524

NPRM Comment Period End 06/03/00

Second NPRM 03/14/08 73 FR 13958

Second NPRM Comment Period End 05/16/08

Final Action 07/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Sarah Ten Siethoff, Division of Investment Management,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-6729

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AI17

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Completed Actions

Division of Investment Management

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426. CUSTODY OF FUNDS OR SECURITIES OF CLIENTS BY INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 80b-6(4); 15 USC 80b-4; 15 USC 80b-11; 15 USC

80b-3(c)(1)

Abstract: The Commission adopted amendments that revise the rule

governing custody of funds or securities of clients by investment

advisers.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 05/27/09 74 FR 25354

NPRM Comment Period End 07/28/09

Final Action 01/11/10 75 FR 1456

Final Action Effective 03/12/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Vivien Liu, Division of Investment Management,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-6728

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AK32

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427. INTERAGENCY PROPOSAL FOR MODEL PRIVACY FORM UNDER THE GRAMM-LEACH-

BLILEY ACT

Legal Authority: 15 USC 6804; 15 USC 78q and 78W; 15 USC 80a-30 and

80a-37; 15 USC 80b-4 and 80b-11

Abstract: The Commission, together with the Federal Reserve Board,

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Trade Commission,

National Credit Union Administration, Office of the Comptroller of the

Currency, Office of Thrift Supervision and Commodity Futures Trading

Commission (the Agencies), requested comment on whether the Agencies

should consider amending the regulations that implement the privacy

provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (``GLBA'') to allow or require

financial institutions to provide alternative types of privacy notices

that would be easier for consumers to understand.

Pursuant to the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act, the Agencies

proposed a model form that may be used at the option of financial

institutions to comply with disclosures required under the privacy

provision of GLBA. The Commission reopened the comment period on the

proposed model privacy notice to solicit public comment on data and a

report on consumer testing of a revised version of the proposed model

privacy form. The Agencies published a final model privacy notice on

November 16, 2009.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM 12/30/03 68 FR 75165

ANPRM Comment Period End 03/29/04

NPRM 03/29/07 72 FR 14490

NPRM Comment Period End 05/29/07

Second NPRM 04/20/09 74 FR 17925

Second NPRM Comment Period End 05/20/09

Final Action 12/01/09 74 FR 62890

Final Action Effective 12/31/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Thoreau Adrian Bartmann, Division of Investment

Management, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE,

Washington, DC 20549

Phone: 202 551-6792

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ06

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposed Rule Stage

Division of Trading and Markets

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428. AMENDMENTS TO RULE 17A-5

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78q

Abstract: The Division is considering recommending that the Commission

propose amendments to Rule 17a-5 dealing with, among other things,

broker-dealer custody of assets.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 06/00/10

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Rebekah Goshorn, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5514

Fax: 202 772-9333

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AK56

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429. PUBLICATION OR SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS WITHOUT SPECIFIED

INFORMATION

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78c; 15 USC 78j(b); 15 USC 78o(c); 15 USC

78o(g); 15 USC 78q(a); 15 USC 78w(a)

Abstract: As part of its efforts to respond to fraud and manipulation

in the microcap securities market, the Commission proposed amendments

to Rule 15c2-11. These amendments would limit the rule's piggyback

provision and increase public availability of issuer information. The

amendments would expand the information review requirements for non-

reporting issuers and the documentation required for significant

relationships between the broker-dealer and the issuer of the security

to be quoted. Finally, the amendments would exclude from the rule

securities of larger, more liquid issuers.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 02/25/98 63 FR 9661

NPRM Comment Period End 04/27/98

Second NPRM 03/08/99 64 FR 11124

Second NPRM Comment Period End 04/07/99

Second NPRM Comment Period

Extended 04/14/99 64 FR 18393

Comment Period End 05/08/99

Third NPRM 12/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Victoria L. Crane, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5744

Fax: 202 772-9355

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AH40

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Final Rule Stage

Division of Trading and Markets

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430. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78b; 15 USC 78c(b); 15 USC 78j; 15 USC 78o(c);

15 USC 78o-4; 15 USC 78q; 15 USC 78w(a)(1)

Abstract: The Commission proposed amending Rule 15c2-12 under section

15 of the Exchange Act to improve the system of continuing disclosure

previously established by Rule 15c2-12. The Division and the Division

of Corporation Finance are considering recommending that the Commission

publish an interpretive release for the municipal securities markets

that would update previously published guidance to reflect changes in

that market.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 07/24/09 74 FR 36832

NPRM Comment Period End 09/08/09

Final Action 07/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Martha Mahan Haines, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5681

Fax: 703 772-9274

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ66

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431. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STATISTICAL RATING ORGANIZATIONS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78o-7; 15 USC 89q

Abstract: The Commission adopted rule amendments that impose additional

requirements on nationally recognized statistical rating organizations

(``NRSROs'') in order to address concerns about the integrity of their

credit rating procedures and methodologies at NRSROs. The Commission

simultaneously proposed rule amendments and a new rule that would

require an NRSRO to furnish a new annual report by the firm's

designated compliance officers to disclose additional information about

firm sources of revenue, and to make publicly available a consolidated

report about revenues attributable to persons paying the NRSRO for the

issuance or maintenance of a credit rating.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 36212

NPRM Comment Period End 07/25/08

Final Rule 02/09/09 74 FR 6465

Second NPRM 02/09/09 74 FR 6485

Second NPRM Comment Period End 03/26/09

Final Rule 12/04/09 74 FR 63832

Final Rule Effective 02/01/10

Third NPRM 12/04/09 74 FR 63866

Third NPRM Comment Period End 02/02/10

Final Action 06/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Sheila Swartz, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5545

Fax: 202 772-9273

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AK14

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Long-Term Actions

Division of Trading and Markets

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432. RULE 15C2-2: CONFIRMATION OF TRANSACTIONS IN OPEN-END MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANY SHARES, UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST INTERESTS, AND

MUNICIPAL FUND SECURITIES USED FOR EDUCATION SAVINGS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78j; 15 USC 78k; 15 USC 78o; 15 USC 78q; 15 USC

78w(a); 15 USC 78mm

Abstract: The Commission proposed new Rule 15c2-2 under the Exchange

Act, together with accompanying Schedule 15C. The Commission also

proposed related amendments to Rule 10b-10. Proposed Rule 15c2-2 and

Schedule 15C would provide for improved confirmation disclosure of

distribution costs and conflicts of interest associated with

transactions in mutual funds, municipal fund securities, and unit

investment trusts. The amendments to Rule 10b-10 in part would reflect

the new rule and would provide improved confirmation disclosure about

certain callable securities. They also would clarify that the

confirmation disclosure requirements do not determine broker-dealer

disclosure obligations under other provisions of the law.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 02/10/04 69 FR 6438

NPRM Comment Period End 04/12/04

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/04/05 70 FR 10521

NPRM Comment Period End 04/04/05

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Alicia Goldin, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5618

Fax: 202 772-9270

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ11

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433. RULE 15C2-3: POINT-OF-SALE DISCLOSURE OF PURCHASES IN OPEN-END

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY SHARES, UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST INTERESTS,

AND MUNICIPAL FUND SECURITIES USED FOR EDUCATION SAVINGS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78j; 15 USC 78k; 15 USC 78o; 15 USC 78q; 15 USC

78w(a); 15 USC 78mm

Abstract: The Commission proposed new Rule 15c2-3 under the Exchange

Act, together with accompanying Schedule 15D. Proposed Rule 15c2-3 and

Schedule 15D would provide for pre-transaction ``point of sale''

disclosure of distribution costs and conflicts of interest associated

with transactions in mutual funds, municipal fund securities, and unit

investment trusts.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 02/10/04 69 FR 6438

NPRM Comment Period End 04/12/04

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/04/05 70 FR 10521

NPRM Comment Period End 04/04/05

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Alicia Goldin, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5618

Fax: 202 772-9270

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ12

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434. RULE 15C-100: SCHEDULE 15C

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78j; 15 USC 78k; 15 USC 78o; 15 USC 78q; 15 USC

78w(a); 15 USC 78mm

Abstract: The Commission proposed new Schedule 15C and Rules 15c2-2 and

15c2-3 under the Exchange Act, together with accompanying Schedule 15D.

The Commission also proposed related amendments to Rule 10b-10.

Proposed Rules 15c2-2 and 15c2-3 and Schedules 15C and 15D would

provide for improved confirmation and pre-transaction ``point of sale''

disclosure of distribution costs and conflicts of interest associated

with transactions in mutual funds, municipal fund securities, and unit

investment trusts. The amendments to Rule 10b-10 in part would reflect

the new rules and would provide improved confirmation disclosure about

certain callable securities. They also would clarify that the

confirmation disclosure requirements do not determine broker-dealer

disclosure obligations under other provisions of the law.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 02/10/04 69 FR 6438

NPRM Comment Period End 04/12/04

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/04/05 70 FR 10521

NPRM Comment Period End 04/04/05

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Alicia Goldin, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5618

Fax: 202 772-9270

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ13

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435. RULE 15C-101: SCHEDULE 15D

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78j; 15 USC 78k; 15 USC 78o; 15 USC 78q; 15 USC

78w(a); 15 USC 78mm

Abstract: The Commission proposed new Rule 15c2-3 under the Exchange

Act, together with accompanying Schedule 15D. Proposed Rule 15c2-3 and

Schedule 15D would provide for pre-transaction ``point of sale''

disclosure of distribution costs and conflicts of interest associated

with transactions in mutual funds, municipal fund securities, and unit

investment trusts.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 02/10/04 69 FR 6438

NPRM Comment Period End 04/12/04

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/04/05 70 FR 10521

NPRM Comment Period End 04/04/05

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Alicia Goldin, Division of Trading and Markets,

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Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5618

Fax: 202 772-9270

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ14

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436. PROCESSING OF REORGANIZATION EVENTS, TENDER OFFERS, AND EXCHANGE

OFFERS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78b; 15 USC 78k-1(a)(1)(B); 15 USC 78n(d)(4);

15 USC 78o(c)(3); 15 USC 78o(c)(6); 15 USC 78q-1(a); 15 USC 78q-

1(d)(1); 15 USC 78w(a)

Abstract: The Commission proposed amendments to Rule 17Ad-14 under the

Exchange Act. The amendments would require the establishment of book-

entry accounts in connection with reorganization events and would give

securities depositories up to 3 business days after the expiration of a

tender offer, exchange offer, or reorganization event to deliver

physical securities certificates to the agents.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 09/04/98 63 FR 47209

NPRM Comment Period End 11/03/98

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jerry Carpenter, Division of Market Regulation,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5710

Fax: 202 772-9270

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AH53

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Completed Actions

Division of Trading and Markets

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437. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION SHO

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78j(a); 15 USC 78w(a)

Abstract: The Commission proposed two approaches to restrictions on

short selling: Short sale price test restrictions that would apply on a

market-wide and permanent basis, or short sale circuit breaker

restrictions that would apply only to a particular security during

severe market declines in the price of that security. It adopted a

short sale circuit breaker that, if triggered, prohibits (with limited

exceptions) short selling at any price that is at or below the national

best bid (``short sale price test'' or ``short sale price test

restriction'').

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 04/20/09 74 FR 18042

NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/09

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 08/20/09 74 FR 42033

NPRM Comment Period End 09/21/09

Final Action 03/10/10 75 FR 11232

Final Action Effective 05/10/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Josephine J. Tao, Division of Trading and Markets,

Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC

20549

Phone: 202 551-5720

RIN: 3235-AK35

[FR Doc. 2010-8964 Filed 04-23-10; 8:45 am]

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