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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-34193; File No. SR-NSCC-94-08]

 

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing 
Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed 
Rule Change Modifying NSCC's Correction Fees

June 10, 1994.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934,\1\ notice is hereby given that on June 1, 1994, the National 
Securities Clearing Corporation (``NSCC'') filed with the Securities 
and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change (File 
No. SR-NSCC-94-08) as described in Items I, II, and III below, which 
Items have been prepared by primarily NSCC. The Commission is 
publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule changes 
from interested persons.
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    \1\15 U.S.C. section 78s(b)(1) (1988).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance 
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed rule change modifies NSCC's fee structure as it 
relates to correction fees for the processing of municipal securities 
transactions. The text of the rule change is set forth at Exhibit A.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and 
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, NSCC included statements 
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and 
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The 
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in 
Item IV below. NSCC 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

    The purpose of the rule change is to modify NSCC's fee structure as 
it relates to correction fees for the processing of municipal 
securities transactions to reflect the fact that correction 
capabilities have been accelerated in conformity with comparison 
capabilities. In August of 1993, NSCC accelerated the comparison 
processing for municipal securities transactions to the date after 
trade date (``T+1''). Previously NSCC had charged participants for 
supplemental input on or after T+2. Because correction processing can 
now be initiated on T+1, the NSCC fee structure is being modified in 
order to charge participants for supplemental input on or after T+1. 
Although the acceleration of municipal bond comparison occurred in 
August of 1993, this fee change will be effective for supplemental 
comparison processing as of June 1, 1994.
    The proposed rule change provides for the equitable allocation of 
dues, fees, and charges among participants. Therefore, NSCC believes 
that it is consistent with the requirements of the Act, particularly 
section 17A(b)(3)(D) of the Act.

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

    NSCC believes that the proposed rule changes will not have any 
impact or impose a burden on competition.

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

    NSCC has neither solicited nor received any written comments.

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

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to section 
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act\2\ and subparagraph (e)(2) of Rule 19b-4 
thereunder because it establishes a due, fee, or other charge imposed 
by NSCC.\3\ At any time within sixty days of the filing of such rule 
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it 
appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate 
in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise 
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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    \2\15 U.S.C. section 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii) (1988).
    \3\17 CFR Sec. 240.19b-4(e)(4) (1993).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and 
arguments concerning the foregoing. Persons making written submissions 
should file six copies thereof with the Secretary, Securities and 
Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. 
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 provisions of 5 
U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the 
Commission's Public Reference Section, 450 Fifth Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing will also be available for 
inspection and copying at the principal office of NSCC. All submissions 
should refer to File No. SR-NSCC-94-08 and should be submitted by July 
8, 1994.

    For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\4\
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    \4\17 CFR Sec. 200.30-3(a)(12) (1993).
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Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.

Exhibit A

    The text of the proposed rule change is as follows: Italicized text 
indicates additions. Bracketed text indicates deletions.
    3. Amex and OTC Corporate Bond and UIT [Bond System] Correction 
Fees\5\:
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    \5\The abbreviations Amex, OTC, and UIT refer respectively to: 
the American Stock Exchange, Inc., over-the-counter, and unit 
investment trust.
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    4. Municipal Bond System Correction Fees:
    a. All supplemental input after T (Advisory, As Of, Demand As Of, 
Withhold) except for Demand As Of Advisories and Trades Deleted.

(1) T+1--$.40 to the submitter
(2) T+1--$.60 to the submitter
(3) after T+2--$1.00 to the submitter

    b. Trades Deleted:

(1) T+1--$.40 to both sides
(2) T+2--$.60 to both sides
(3) after T+2--$1.00 to both sides

5[4]. OTC Equity and Bond System Correction Fees:
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[FR Doc. 94-14733 Filed 6-16-94; 8:45 am]
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