[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 233 (Monday, December 7, 2009)]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC)






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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

17 CFR Ch. II

[Release Nos. 33-9082, 34-60955, IA-2947, IC-28992, File No. S7-26-09]

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 November 6, 2009, 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 December 31, 2009.

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 S7-26-09 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. S7-26-09. 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 public inspection and 
copying 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: November 6, 2009.

 Elizabeth M. Murphy,

Secretary.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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578         Revisions to Regulation D.............................................................    3235-AK52
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579         Proxy Disclosure and Solicitation Enhancements........................................    3235-AK28
580         Amendments to Rules Requiring Internet Availability of Proxy Materials................    3235-AK25
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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581         Revisions of Limited Offering Exemptions in Regulation D..............................    3235-AJ88
582         Proxy Disclosure Regarding Executive Compensation and Related Party Transactions......    3235-AI80
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583         Indexed Annuities and Certain Other Insurance Contracts...............................    3235-AK49
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584         Amendments to Form ADV................................................................    3235-AI17
585         Temporary Rule Regarding Principal Trades With Certain Advisory Clients...............    3235-AJ96
586         Interagency Proposal for Model Privacy Form Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act..........    3235-AJ06
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587         Political Contributions by Certain Investment Advisers................................    3235-AH72
588         Regulation S-AM: Limitations on Affiliate Marketing...................................    3235-AJ24
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589         Publication or Submission of Quotations Without Specified Information.................    3235-AH40
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590         Proposed Amendment to Municipal Securities Disclosure.................................    3235-AJ66
591         Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations................................    3235-AK14
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592         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.....................................................................
593         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.................................................................
594         Rule 15c-100: Schedule 15C............................................................    3235-AJ13
595         Rule 15c-101: Schedule 15D............................................................    3235-AJ14

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596         Processing of Reorganization Events, Tender Offers, and Exchange Offers...............    3235-AH53
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597         Amendments to Regulation SHO..........................................................    3235-AK22
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)            Proposed Rule Stage


Division of Corporation Finance



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578.  REVISIONS TO REGULATION D

Legal Authority: 15 USC 77b(a0(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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579. PROXY DISCLOSURE AND SOLICITATION ENHANCEMENTS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78n

Abstract: The Commission proposed amendments to enhance disclosure in 
the proxy statement, including information about directors.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/17/09                    74 FR 35976
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/09
Final Action                    12/00/09

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AK28
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580. 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 proposed 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                    12/00/09

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)              Completed Actions


Division of Corporation Finance



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581. REVISIONS OF LIMITED OFFERING EXEMPTIONS IN REGULATION D

Legal Authority: 15 USC 77b(a)(15); 15 USC 77b(b); 15 USC 77c(b); 15 
USC 77d; 15 USC 77r; 15 USC 77s; 15 USC 77s(a); 15 USC 77z-3

Abstract: The Commission is withdrawing this item because of the 
passage of time since the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, but see RIN 
3235-AK52.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/10/07                    72 FR 45116
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/07
Withdrawn                       10/01/09

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-AJ88
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582. PROXY DISCLOSURE REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED PARTY 
TRANSACTIONS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 77a et seq; 15 USC 78a et seq; 15 USC 80a et 
seq

Abstract: The Commission is withdrawing this item from the Agenda 
because the topic is partially addressed in item 3235-AK28 and because 
it does not expect to consider this item within the next 12 months, but 
the Commission may consider the item at a future date.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/08/06                     71 FR 6542
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/06
Final Rule                      09/08/06                    71 FR 53158
Final Rule Effective            11/07/06
Second NPRM                     09/08/06                    71 FR 53267
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/23/06
Interim Final Rule              12/29/06                    71 FR 78338
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/29/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/29/07
Withdrawn                       10/01/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Anne Krauskopf, Division of Corporation Finance, 
Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 
20549
Phone: 202 551-3500

RIN: 3235-AI80
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)            Proposed Rule Stage


Division of Investment Management



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583.  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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Action                          10/00/10

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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584. 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                    02/00/10

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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585. 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 
will 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.
As contemplated in the temporary rule release, the Division has been 
assessing the operation of the temporary rule as well as public comment 
letters.

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    12/00/09

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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586. 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.

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                    12/00/09

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)              Completed Actions


Division of Investment Management



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587. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Legal Authority: 15 USC 204; 15 USC 206(4); 15 USC 211(a)

Abstract: The Commission is withdrawing this item from the Agenda 
because the topic is addresssed under RIN 3235-AK39.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/10/99                    64 FR 43556
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/99
Withdrawn                       08/07/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Daniel Seth Kahl, Division of Investment Management, 
Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 
20549
Phone: 202 551-6730
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AH72
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588. REGULATION S-AM: LIMITATIONS ON AFFILIATE MARKETING

Legal Authority: PL 108-159, 117 Stat 1952, 214, 216

Abstract: In response to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act 
of 2003, the Commission adopted amendments to Regulation S-P concerning 
the disposal of consumer report information and Regulation S-AM, which 
relates to limitations on affiliate marketing. The Commission initially 
adopted the disposal amendments, and then adopted proposed Regulation 
S-AM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/14/04                    69 FR 42302
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/04
Second NPRM                     09/20/04                    69 FR 56304
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/20/04
Final Rule                      12/08/04                    69 FR 71322
Final Rule Effective            01/11/05
Second Final Rule               08/11/09                    74 FR 40398
Final Rule Effective            09/10/09
Compliance Date Extended        11/12/09                    74 FR 58204
Extended Compliance Date        01/01/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Thoreau Adrian Bartmann, Division of Investment 
Management, Securities and Exchange

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Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549
Phone: 202 551-6792
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3235-AJ24
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)            Proposed Rule Stage


Division of Trading and Markets



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589. 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
Supplemental NPRM               09/00/10

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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590. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/24/09                    74 FR 36832
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/09
Final Action                    12/00/09

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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591. 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 in light of the role they 
played in determining credit ratings for securities collateralized by 
or linked to subprime residential mortgages.
The Commission simultaneously proposed rule amendments regarding the 
disclosure of ratings history. The proposed rules include reproposals 
of certain amendments to Rule 17g-5. The Division is considering 
recommending that the Commission adopt certain parts of the proposal.

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 Action                    12/00/09

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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592. 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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593. 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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594. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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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595. 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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596. 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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597. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION SHO

Legal Authority: 15 USC 78b and 78c(b); 15 USC 78F; 15 USC 78j; 15 USC 
78k-1; 15 USC 78l(h); 15 USC 78o and 78o-3; 15 USC 78q and 78q-1; 15 
USC 78s; 15 USC 78w(a)

Abstract: The Commission adopted a final rule that made permanent an 
interim final rule, Rule 204T, to address abusive ``naked'' short 
selling in all equity securities by requiring that participants of a 
clearing agency registered with the Commission deliver securities by 
settlement date, or if the participants have not delivered shares by 
settlement date, immediately purchase or borrow securities to close out 
the fail to deliver position by no later than the beginning of regular 
trading hours on the settlement day following the day the participant 
incurred the fail to deliver position.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/17/08                    73 FR 61706
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/17/08
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/16/08
Final Action                    07/31/09                    74 FR 38266
Final Action Effective          07/31/09

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-AK22
[FR Doc. E9-28561 Filed 12-04-09; 8:45 am]
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