Notices. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-46720; File No. SR-NSCC-2002-03] Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Revising the Fee Schedule October 25, 2002. Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”), 1 notice is hereby given that on May 30, 2002, 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. 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 will establish a base participation fee for NSCC participants using NSCC's Mutual Fund Services Profile service. 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. 2 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 The purpose of the proposed rule change is to establish a base participation fee for NSCC participants using NSCC's Mutual Fund Services Profile service (“Profile service”). 3 The Profile service was introduced in 1997 and in 2000 was made accessible through the internet via NSCC's PC WebDirect system.
Since its introduction, NSCC has provided the service without charge. 3 The Profile service is a data base system that enables mutual fund industry participant to exchange accurate and timely information on daily prices and dividend rates, firm and fund members, individual security identifications and processing capabilities, and projected and actual distribution declarations. However, consistent with its goal to align fees with costs and to reflect the numerous enhancements that NSCC has made to the service, NSCC is establishing a Profile membership fee payable by the users of the service.
Accordingly, participating settling members and fund members will now be charged a $325 monthly membership fee to use the Profile service, regardless of usage. 4 This fee was effective July 1, 2002. 4 Because the Profile service is not a transaction-based execution system but rather an informational data base resource, NSCC believes that a monthly usage fee is the most practical way to allocate the costs of the service. NSCC believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder because it provides for the equitable allocation of dues, fees, and other charges among NSCC's participants.
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 has notified participants who use the Profile service of the new fee charges and will notify the Commission of any written comments it receives.
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 5 and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) 6 thereunder because the proposed rule change is changing a due, fee, or other charge. 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. 5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 6 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the rule proposal that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the rule proposal between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the 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-2002-03 and should be submitted by November 22, 2002. For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 7 7 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 02-27803 Filed 10-31-02; 8:45 am]
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