[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 116 (Friday, June 17, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-14733] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: June 17, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\15 U.S.C. section 78s(b)(1) (1988). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\15 U.S.C. section 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii) (1988). \3\17 CFR Sec. 240.19b-4(e)(4) (1993). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\17 CFR Sec. 200.30-3(a)(12) (1993). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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\: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\The abbreviations Amex, OTC, and UIT refer respectively to: the American Stock Exchange, Inc., over-the-counter, and unit investment trust. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * 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: * * * * * [FR Doc. 94-14733 Filed 6-16-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-M