Amendments to Rules of Practice Relating to SRO Rulemaking

SEC Release

As required by § 916 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC adopted rules to govern the handling of proposed rule changes submitted by self-regulatory organizations ("SROs"). The new rules are intended to formalize the process to be used by the SEC when conducting proceedings to determine whether an SRO's proposed rule change should be disapproved under § 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act.

Document Number

SEC Release 34-63727

Date

January 14, 2011

Cross References (links may require a Cabinet subscription)

Dodd-Frank § 916

Exchange Act § 19(b)

Exchange Act Rule 19b-4