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BILLING CODE 8010-01-M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-53343; File No. SR-CBOE-2006-13] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto To Amend CBOE Rule 8.3 Relating to Market-Maker Appointments February 22, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”), 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on February 2, 2006, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (“Exchange” or “CBOE”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange.

The Exchange filed the proposal as a “non-controversial” proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder. 4 On February 17, 2006, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. 5 The Commission is publishing this notice, as amended, to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). 5 Amendment No. 1 is incorporated in this notice.

Amendment No. 1 clarifies that for purposes of the proposed amendment to CBOE Rule 8.3, the Exchange is using the specific Tiers set forth in CBOE Rule 8.4(d) that have been structured for purposes of Remote Market-Maker appointments. I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The CBOE proposes to amend CBOE Rule 8.3 relating to Market-Maker appointments. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the CBOE's Web site ( *http://www.cboe.com* ), at the CBOE's Office of the Secretary, and at the Commission.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the CBOE 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 those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of this rule change is to amend CBOE Rule 8.3 relating to Market-Maker appointments, other than appointments for Remote Market-Makers. Currently, CBOE Rule 8.3(c) provides that a Market-Maker can quote

(i)electronically in all classes traded on the Hybrid Trading System that are located in one designated trading station (“appointed trading station”) provided, however, that with respect to Hybrid 2.0 Classes, a Market-Maker may submit electronic quotations in up to 40 classes for each Exchange membership it owns or up to 30 classes for each Exchange membership it leases; and

(ii)in open outcry all classes traded on the Exchange. CBOE proposes to allow a Market-Maker that is submitting electronic quotations in his or her appointed Hybrid and Hybrid 2.0 Classes to quote electronically in either two additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes in Tier A or Tier B that are not located in the Market-Maker's appointed trading station, or five additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes in Tiers C, D, or E that are not located in the Market-Maker's appointed trading station. 6 6 For purposes of Remote Market-Maker appointments, CBOE has assigned approximately 604 Hybrid 2.0 Classes to five separate tiers structured according to trading volume statistics and an “A+” Tier which consists of five option classes listed in CBOE Rule 8.4(d). Tiers A though E each consist of approximately 120 Hybrid 2.0 Classes. CBOE Rule 8.3 also would provide that the Market-Maker cannot be affiliated with an e-DPM or RMM that holds an appointment in one of these additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes, which is consistent with the current restriction in CBOE Rule 8.3 on Market-Makers streaming electronic quotations from outside of their appointed trading stations in classes in which an affiliated e-DPM or RMM submits electronic quotations. 7 Moreover, pursuant to a Pilot Program that expires on September 14, 2006, a Market-Maker could be affiliated with another Market-Maker (“Affiliated Market-Maker”) who holds an appointment in one of these additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes, provided that the Market-Maker could not submit electronic quotations in these additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes if the Affiliated Market-Maker is submitting electronic quotations from outside its appointed trading station. Pursuant to a separate Pilot Program that expires on March 14, 2006 ( *see* CBOE Rule 8.4(c)(ii)), if both Market-Makers operate as multiple aggregation units under the criteria set forth in CBOE Rule 8.4(c)(ii), the preceding restriction would not apply. 7 CBOE Rule 8.3(c) states that: “Any Market-Maker affiliated with an e-DPM or RMM shall be ineligible to submit electronic quotations from outside of its appointed trading station prusuant to this rule in any class in which the affiliated e-DPM or RMM has an appointment.” With respect to the additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes, the provisions of CBOE Rule 8.3A would continue to apply, and a Market-Maker would be able to quote electronically in the options classes provided the Class Quoting Limit (“CQL”) for the option class has not been met (unless the CQL has been otherwise increased under the provisions of CBOE Rule 8.3A). CBOE believes it would be appropriate and beneficial to permit Market-Makers to quote electronically in an additional number of Hybrid 2.0 Classes which are not located in the Market-Maker's appointed trading station. The Exchange believes that allowing Market-Makers the opportunity to quote electronically in up to either two additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes in Tier A or Tier B that are not located in the Market-Maker's appointed trading station, or five additional Hybrid 2.0 Classes in Tiers C, D, or E that are not located in the Market-Maker's appointed trading station would increase competition and liquidity in the classes, while providing Market-Makers with additional trading opportunities outside of their appointed trading stations. CBOE also proposes to eliminate the 40/30 restriction on quoting Hybrid 2.0 Classes electronically depending on whether the Market-Maker owns or leases a membership. Instead, the CBOE proposes to allow a Market-Maker to submit electronic quotations in all Hybrid and Hybrid 2.0 Classes located in his/her appointed trading station. CBOE does not believe that the limitation on only quoting electronically in either 40 Hybrid 2.0 Classes (if a market-Maker owns a membership) or 30 Hybrid 2.0 Classes (if the market-Maker leases a membership) is necessary since the average number of Hybrid 2.0 Classes in a trading crowd is 14.9, and the highest number of Hybrid 2.0 Classes in one trading crowd is 28. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the Act and the rules and regulations under the Act applicable to a national securities exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act. 8 Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) Act 9 requirements that the rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition CBOE does not believe that the proposed rule change, as amended, will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the proposal. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing rule does not

(i)Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest;

(ii)impose any significant burden on competition; and

(iii)become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, provided that the Exchange has given the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change or such shorter time as designated by the Commission, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 10 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder. 11 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 11 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed 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. 12 12 For purposes of calculating the 60-day abrogation date, the Commission considers the 60-day period to have commenced on February 17, 2006, the date CBOE filed Amendment No. 1. Under Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) of the Act, 13 the proposal does not become operative for 30 days after the date of its filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange has requested that the Commission accelerate the 30-day operative date. The Commission, consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, has determined to accelerate the 30-day operative date because the proposal does not raise any unique regulatory issues. 14 13 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). 14 For purposes only of accelerating the 30-day operative period for this proposal, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File Number SR-CBOE-2006-13 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2006-13. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission 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/sro.shtml* ). 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 the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Section. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the CBOE. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2006-13 and should be submitted on or before March 22, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 15 15 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2847 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-53351; File No. SR-CHX-2006-06] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto To Incorporate Certain Examination Fees February 22, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on February 8, 2006, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (“CHX” or “Exchange”) 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 by the CHX. On February 17, 2006, the CHX filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. 3 The CHX filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 4 and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder, 5 which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange clarified the scope of the Series 7A Examination fee in the proposed rule text and made minor technical changes with respect to the purpose of the proposal. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 5 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2). I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The CHX proposes to amend its Participant Fees and Credits schedule (the “Fee Schedule”) to incorporate the fees charged by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (“NASD”) for examinations that certain CHX participants must successfully complete. Below is the text of the proposed rule change. Proposed new language is in *italics.* PARTICIPANT FEES AND CREDITS K. Market Regulation and Market Surveillance Fees Fees for NASD-Provided Services [Paid directly to NASD] Continuing Education Regulatory Element (Effective January 1, 2006) $75.00 Series 7 Examination 250.00 Series 7A Examination (includes NYSE development fee) 250.00 Series 27 Examination 95.00 The text of the proposed rule change, as amended, is also available on the Exchange's Internet Web site ( *http://www.chx.com/rules/proposed_rules.htm* ), at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the CHX 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. The CHX 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 1. Purpose Under the Exchange's rules, certain CHX Participants 6 must successfully complete the Series 7, 7A, or 27 examinations, which are administered by the NASD. Specifically, a Participant, or a person associated with a Participant, must successfully complete the Series 7 examination if he or she

(1)accepts orders on the Exchange's trading floor from a non-broker-dealer customer; or

(2)engages in proprietary or agency trading of equities, preferred securities, or convertible debt securities, in a location away from the Exchange's trading floor on behalf of a firm for which the Exchange is the Designated Examining Authority. 7 Similarly, a Participant must complete the Series 7A examination if he or she accepts orders directly from a professional customer for execution on the Exchange's trading floor. 8 Finally, a person who is associated with a Participant Firm that is a “Joint Back Office Participant” 9 and who is designated as a financial and operations principal for that firm must complete the Series 27 examination. 10 Through this filing, the Exchange proposes to incorporate into the Exchange's Fee Schedule the fees that Exchange Participants must pay the NASD for these examinations. 6 “Participant” means any holder of a Trading Permit. A Participant shall be considered a “member” of the Exchange for purposes of the Act. If a Participant is not a natural person, the Participant may also be referred to as a “Participant Firm,” but unless the context requires otherwise, the term Participant shall refer to an individual Participant and/or a Participant Firm. *See* CHX Article I, Rule 1(l). 7 *See* CHX Article VI, Rule 3, Interpretation and Policy .01(d) and .02. 8 *See* CHX Article VI, Rule 3, Interpretation and Policy .01(d). For purposes of this requirement, a “professional customer” includes a bank, trust company, insurance company, investment trust, a state or political subdivision thereof, a charitable or nonprofit educational institution regulated under the laws of the United States or any state, a pension or profit sharing plan subject to ERISA or of any agency of the United States or of a state or political subdivision thereof, or any person (other than a natural person) who has, or who has under management, net tangible assets of at least sixteen million dollars. *Id.* 9 *See* CHX Article XI, Rule 3A(a) (defining requirements for Joint Back Office Participants). 10 *See* CHX Article VI, Rule 3, Interpretation and Policy .01(e). 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act, 11 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) of the Act, 12 in particular, because it is designed to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among members of the Exchange. The proposal confirms that Exchange Participants must pay the NASD for examinations that such Participants must successfully complete under the Exchange rules. 11 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 12 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The CHX has neither solicited nor received written comments on the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing proposed rule change has been designated as a fee change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 13 and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) 14 thereunder. Accordingly, the proposed rule change is effective upon filing with the Commission. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed 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. 15 13 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 14 17 CFR 19b-4(f)(2). 15 The effective date of the original proposed rule change is February 8, 2006, and the effective date of Amendment No. 1 is February 17, 2006. For purposes of calculating the 60-day period within which the Commission may summarily abrogate the proposed rule change under Section 19(b)(3)(C) of the Act, the Commission considers such period to commence on February 17, 2006, the date on which the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1. *See* 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(C). IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change, as amended, is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File No. SR-CHX-2006-06 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-CHX-2006-06. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission 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/sro.shtml* ). 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 the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-CHX-2006-06 and should be submitted on or before March 22, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 16 16 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2846 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-53345; File No. SR-ISE-2006-10] Self-Regulatory Organizations; International Securities Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Extension of a Pilot Period To Increase Position Limits and Exercise Limits for Equity Options and Options on the Nasdaq-100 Tracking Stock February 22, 2006. Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2006, the International Securities Exchange, Inc. (“ISE” or “Exchange”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the ISE. The Exchange has filed the proposal as a “non-controversial” rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder, 4 which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. 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). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 4 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The ISE proposes to extend the time period for the ISE Rule 412 and ISE Rule 414 position and exercise limits pilot program for equity option contracts and options on the Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock (“QQQQ”) (“Pilot Program”). The text of the proposed rule change is available on the ISE's Web site ( *http://www.iseoptions.com* ), at the ISE's principal office, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the ISE 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. The Exchange 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 1. Purpose The Pilot Program provides for an increase to the standard position and exercise limits for equity option contracts and for options on QQQQs. 5 The Pilot Program, after being extended on a prior occasion, is set to expire on February 23, 2006. 6 Specifically, the Pilot Program increased the applicable position and exercise limits for equity options and options on the QQQQ to the following levels: 5 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51295 (March 2, 2005), 70 FR 11292 (March 8, 2005) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of SR-ISE-2005-14) (“Pilot Program Notice”). 6 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52265 (August 15, 2005), 70 FR 48996 (August 22, 2005) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of SR-ISE-2005-39). Current equity option contract limit 7 Pilot program equity option contract limit 13,500 25,000 22,500 50,000 31,500 75,000 60,000 200,000 75,000 250,000 Current QQQQ option contract limit Pilot program QQQQ option contract limit 300,000 900,000 The purpose of the proposed rule change is to extend the Pilot Program for an additional six-month period, until September 1, 2006. 8 The Exchange believes that extending the Pilot Program for six months is warranted due to the positive feedback from members and for the reasons cited in the original rule filing that proposed the adoption of the Pilot Program. 9 Additionally, the Exchange represents that it has not experienced any problems or difficulties relating to the Pilot Program since its inception. For these reasons, the Exchange requests that the Commission extend the Pilot Program until September 1, 2006. 7 Except when the Pilot Program is in effect. 8 The proposed extension is actually for six months and ten days. 9 *See* Pilot Program Notice, *supra* note 5. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with section 6(b) of the Act 10 in general, and furthers the objective of section 6(b)(5) of the Act 11 in particular, in that it is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade and to protect investors and the public interest. 10 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 11 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit, comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested parties. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the forgoing rule change does not:

(1)Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest;

(2)impose any significant burden on competition; and

(3)become operative for 30 days after the date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 12 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder. 13 12 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 13 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). A proposed rule change filed under 19b-4(f)(6) normally may not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing. 14 However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) 15 permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange provided the Commission with written notice of its intent to file this proposed rule change at least five business days prior to the date of filing the proposed rule change. In addition, the Exchange has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day pre-operative delay. The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day pre-operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and in the public interest because it will allow the Pilot Program to continue uninterrupted. 16 14 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). 15 *Id* . 16 For the purposes only of waiving the pre-operative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed 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 Act. 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. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File No. SR-ISE-2006-10 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-ISE-2006-10. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission 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/sro.shtml* ). 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 the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the ISE. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-ISE-2006-10 and should be submitted on or before March 22, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 17 17 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2816 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-53346; File No. SR-NASD-2006-025] Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend a Pilot Program That Increases Position and Exercise Limits for Certain Equity Options February 22, 2006. Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on February 16, 2006, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (“NASD”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by NASD. NASD has filed the proposal as a “non-controversial” rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder, 4 which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. 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). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 4 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change NASD proposes to amend NASD Rule 2860 to extend a pilot program increasing certain options position and exercise limits. The text of the proposed rule change is available on NASD's Web site ( *http://www.nasd.com* ), at NASD's principal office, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, NASD 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. NASD 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 1. Purpose NASD is proposing to amend NASD Rule 2860 to extend a pilot program until September 1, 2006 (unless extended) increasing position and exercise limits for both standardized and conventional options (“Pilot Program”). 5 Unless extended, the Pilot Program will expire on March 3, 2006. 6 NASD believes that the Pilot Program should be extended so that it may continue without interruption for the same reasons that are discussed in the Pilot Program Notice. 5 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51520 (April 11, 2005), 70 FR 19977 (April 15, 2005) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of SR-NASD-2005-040) (“Pilot Program Notice”). 6 *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52271 (August 16, 2005), 70 FR 49344 (August 23, 2005) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of SR-NASD-2005-097). 2. Statutory Basis NASD believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of section 15A(b)(6) of the Act, 7 which requires, among other things, that NASD's rules must be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The proposed rule change is being made so that the Pilot Program, which achieves these goals as discussed in the Pilot Program Notice, may continue without interruption. 7 15 U.S.C. 78 *o* -3(b)(6). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition NASD does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others Written comments were neither solicited nor received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the forgoing rule change does not:

(1)Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest;

(2)impose any significant burden on competition; and

(3)become operative for 30 days after the date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 8 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder. 9 8 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 9 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). A proposed rule change filed under 19b-4(f)(6) normally may not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing. 10 However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) 11 permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. NASD provided the Commission with written notice of its intent to file this proposed rule change at least five business days prior to the date of filing the proposed rule change. In addition, NASD has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day pre-operative delay. The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day pre-operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and in the public interest because it will allow the Pilot Program to continue uninterrupted. 12 10 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). 11 *Id* . 12 For the purposes only of waiving the pre-operative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed 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 Act. 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. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov* . Please include File No. SR-NASD-2006-025 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NASD-2006-025. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission 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/sro.shtml* ). 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 the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of NASD. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NASD-2006-025 and should be submitted on or before March 22, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 13 13 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2820 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-53350; File No. SR-PCX-2006-08] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Pacific Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend the Exchange's Standard Position and Exercise Limit Pilot Program February 22, 2006. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) 1 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, 2 notice is hereby given that on February 14, 2006, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (“PCX” or “Exchange”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the PCX. The Exchange has filed the proposal as a “non-controversial” rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder, 4 which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. 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). 2 17 CFR 240.19b-4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 4 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The PCX proposes to amend its rules to extend the time period in PCX Rule 6.8(a), which covers the position limit and exercise limits pilot program for equity option contracts and options on the Nasdaq-100 Tracking Stock (“QQQQ”) (“Pilot Program”). The text of the proposed rule change is available on the PCX's Web site ( *http://www.pacificex.com* ), at the PCX's principal office, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the PCX 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. The Exchange 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 1. Purpose The purpose of this proposal is to extend the period for the Exchange's Pilot Program relating to standard position and exercise limits for equity option contracts and for options on QQQQs until September 1, 2006. 5 Specifically, the Pilot Program increased the applicable position and exercise limits for equity options and options on the QQQQ in accordance with the following levels: 5 The Pilot Program, which was effective upon filing on February 25, 2005 and subsequently extended, is set to expire on February 26, 2006. *See* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51286 (March 1, 2005), 70 FR 11297 (March 8, 2005) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of File No. SR-PCX-2003-55, as amended) (“Pilot Program Notice”). *See also* Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52263 (August 15, 2005), 70 FR 49003 (August 22, 2005) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of File No. SR-PCX-2005-95). 6 Except when the Pilot Program is in effect. Current equity option contract limit 6 Pilot program equity option contract limit 13,500 25,000 22,500 50,000 31,500 75,000 60,000 200,000 75,000 250,000 Current QQQQ option contract limit Pilot program QQQQ option contract limit 300,000 900,000 The Exchange believes that extending the Pilot Program until September 1, 2006 is warranted due to the positive feedback from OTP Holders and for the reasons cited in the original rule filing that proposed the Pilot Program. 7 While previously the Pilot Program was extended for a “six-month period” this proposal actually calls for an extension of six months and four days. This slight change to the time period, which makes no material change to the Pilot Program itself, is being proposed in order to coordinate the expiration of the Pilot Program with the end of the calendar month. The Exchange has not encountered any problems or difficulties relating to the Pilot Program since its inception. For these reasons, the Exchange requests that the Commission extend the Pilot Program until September 1, 2006. 7 *See* Pilot Program Notice, *supra* note 5. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and, in particular, the requirements of section 6(b) of the Act. 8 Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act 9 that requires that the rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others Written comments on the proposed rule change were neither solicited nor received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the forgoing rule change does not:

(1)Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest;

(2)impose any significant burden on competition; and

(3)become operative for 30 days after the date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 10 and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder. 11 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 11 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). A proposed rule change filed under 19b-4(f)(6) normally may not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing. 12 However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) 13 permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange provided the Commission with written notice of its intent to file this proposed rule change at least five business days prior to the date of filing the proposed rule change. In addition, the Exchange has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day pre-operative delay. The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day pre-operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and in the public interest because it will allow the Pilot Program to continue uninterrupted. 14 12 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). 13 *Id.* 14 For the purposes only of waiving the pre-operative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed 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 Act. 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. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission's Internet comment form ( *http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml* ); or • Send an e-mail to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File No. SR-PCX-2006-08 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-PCX-2006-08. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission 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/sro.shtml* ). 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 the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the PCX. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-PCX-2006-08 and should be submitted on or before March 22, 2006. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. 15 15 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-2845 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Railroad Retirement Board (RRB))—Match Number 1006 AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Notice of the renewal of an existing computer matching program, which is scheduled to expire on March 7, 2006. SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces the renewal of an existing computer matching program that SSA is currently conducting with the RRB. DATES: SSA will file a report of the subject matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The renewal of the matching program will be effective as indicated below. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either telefax to

(410)965-8582 or writing to the Associate Commissioner, Office of Income Security Programs, 252 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. All comments received will be available for public inspection at this address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Associate Commissioner for Income Security Programs as shown above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the manner in which computer matching involving Federal agencies could be performed and adding certain protections for individuals applying for, and receiving, Federal benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such individuals. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to:

(1)Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs;

(2)Obtain the Data Integrity Boards' approval of the match agreements;

(3)Publish notice of the computer matching in the **Federal Register** ;

(4)Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB;

(5)Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; and

(6)Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or denying an individual's benefits or payments. B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken action to ensure that all of SSA's computer matching programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. Dated: February 17, 2006. Martin H. Gerry, Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs. Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration

(SSA)With the Railroad Retirement Board

(RRB)A. Participating Agencies SSA and RRB. B. Purpose of the Matching Program The purpose of this agreement is to establish the conditions under which RRB agrees to disclose RRB annuity payment data to the SSA through a computer matching program. This disclosure will provide SSA with information necessary to verify Supplemental Security Income

(SSI)program, and Special Veterans Benefits

(SVB)program, eligibility and benefit payment amounts. It will also help to ensure that railroad annuity amounts paid by RRB to SSI and SVB recipients are correctly recorded on SSA's Supplemental Security Income Record and Special Veterans Benefit Record (SSR). C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program The legal authority for the SSI portion of this matching program is contained in sections 1631(e)(1)(A) and

(B)and 1631(f) of the Social Security Act (the Act), (42 U.S.C. 1383(e)(1)(A) and

(B)and 1383(f)). The legal authority for the SVB portion of this matching program is contained in section 806(b) of the Act, (42 U.S.C. 1006 (b)). D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching Program On the basis of certain identifying information provided by SSA, RRB will provide SSA with electronic files containing annuity payment data from RRB's system of records ( *i.e.* , RRB-22 Railroad Retirement, Survivor, and Pensioner Benefits System; Check Writing Integrated Computer Operation (CHICO) Benefit Payment Master System). SSA will then match the RRB data with data maintained in the SSR, SSA/ODSSIS, 60-0103 system of records. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program The matching program shall become effective no sooner than 40 days after notice for the program is sent to Congress and OMB, or 30 days after publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** , whichever date is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met. [FR Doc. E6-2853 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191-02-P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling 00-2(7) AGENCY: Social Security Administration. ACTION: Notice of Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling

(AR)00-2(7)—Hickman v. Apfel, 187 F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999). SUMMARY: In accordance with 20 CFR 402.35(b)(2), 404.985(e), and 416.1485(e), the Commissioner of Social Security gives notice of the rescission of Social Security AR 00-2(7). DATES: *Effective Date:* The rescission of this AR will be effective on March 30, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Sargent, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401,

(410)965-1695 or TTY

(410)966-5609. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An AR explains how we will apply a holding in a decision of a United States Court of Appeals that we determine conflicts with our interpretation of a provision of the Social Security Act (the Act) or regulations when the Government has decided not to seek further review of that decision or is unsuccessful on further review. As provided by 20 CFR 404.985(e)(4) and 416.1485(e)(4), we may rescind an AR as obsolete if we subsequently clarify, modify, or revoke the regulation or ruling that was the subject of the circuit court holding for which the Acquiescence Ruling was issued. On May 3, 2000, we published AR 00-2(7) (65 FR 25783) to reflect the holding in *Hickman* v. *Apfel,* 187 F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999). In *Hickman,* the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that, when deciding whether an individual's impairment(s) is medically equal to a listed impairment, the decision must be made based on medical evidence alone. Additionally, the court limited the definition of medical evidence to evidence from medical sources. The court interpreted 20 CFR 416.926(b) more narrowly than we intended. In this issue of the **Federal Register** , we are publishing final rules that, among other things, amend Social Security Regulations No. 4 and 16 (20 CFR 404.1526 and 416.926) to clarify our longstanding policy that, when deciding whether your impairment(s) is medically equal to a listed impairment, the phrase “medical evidence” includes not just findings reported by medical sources but other information about your medical condition(s) and its effects, including your own description of your impairment(s). Because the changes in the regulations clarify our policy that was the subject of the *Hickman* AR, we are rescinding AR 00-2(7) concurrently with the effective date of the final rules. The final rules and this notice of rescission restore uniformity to our nationwide system of rules, in accordance with our commitment to the goal of administering our programs through uniform national standards. We will continue to apply this AR to your claim if it is readjudicated under our acquiescence rules (see 20 CFR 404.985(b)(2) and 416.1485(b)(2)). (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Program Nos. 96.001 Social Security—Disability Insurance; 96.002 Social Security—Retirement Insurance; 96.004 Social Security—Survivors Insurance; 96.006—Supplemental Security Income.) Dated: December 12, 2005. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security. [FR Doc. 06-1873 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am]

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