68 FR 89 pgs. 24778-24779 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Modifying Clearing Fund Rules and Procedures
Type: NOTICEVolume: 68Number: 89Pages: 24778 - 24779
Docket number: [Release No. 34-47767; File No. SR-NSCC-2003-06]
FR document: [FR Doc. 03-11446 Filed 5-7-03; 8:45 am]
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-47767; File No. SR-NSCC-2003-06]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Modifying Clearing Fund Rules and Procedures
April 30, 2003.
Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,1notice is hereby given that on April 7, 2003, the National Securities Clearing Corporation ("NSCC") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared primarily by NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change
The proposed rule change eliminates the reference to "bearer" bonds in section 1 of NSCC's Rule 4 (Clearing Fund) because bearer bonds have not been issued for some time and consequently are not eligible for deposit with NSCC.
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. NSCC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.2
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2 The Commission has modified the text of the summaries prepared by NSCC.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
Prior to this rule change, Rule 4, section 1 of NSCC's Rules and Procedures stated that NSCC, in its discretion, could permit part of a participant's clearing fund deposit to be evidenced by an open account indebtedness secured by "bearer" bonds. This proposed rule change eliminates the reference to "bearer" bonds because bearer bonds have not been issued for some time now and consequently are not eligible for deposit with NSCC.
NSCC believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of section 17A of the Act3and the rules and regulations thereunder because it makes a technical change to NSCC's rules to properly reflect the type of bonds eligible for clearing fund purposes and because it constitutes a stated practice with respect to the administration and enforcement of an existing rule.
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3 15 U.S.C. 78q-1.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
NSCC does not believe that the proposed rule change will have an impact on 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
No written comments relating to the proposed rule change have been solicited or received. NSCC will notify the Commission of any written comments received by NSCC.
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)(iii) of the Act4and of Securities Exchange Act Rule 19b-4(f)(4)5because the proposed rule change effects a change in an existing service that does not adversely affect the safeguarding of securities or funds in NSCC's custody or control and does not significantly affect the respective rights or obligations of NSCC or the persons using the service. 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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4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
5 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(4).
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. Persons making written submissions should file six copies thereof with the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20549-0069. Comments may also be submitted electronically at the following e-mail address: rule-comments@sec.gov. All comment letters should refer to File No. SR-NSCC-2003-06. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us process and review comments more efficiently, comments should be sent in hardcopy or by e-mail but not by both methods. Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the rule filing that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the rule filing 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 Room in Washington, DC. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at NSCC's principal office. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NSCC-2003-06 and should be submitted May 29, 2003.
For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.6
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6 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
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