Proposed Rules. Semiannual regulatory agenda

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BILLING CODE 7590-01-P 79 4 Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Unified Agenda Part XXVI Securities and Exchange Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Ch. II [Release Nos. 33-9475, 34-70819, IA-3711, IC-30775, File No. S7-10-13] Regulatory Flexibility Agenda AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 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 5, 2013, the date 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 an RFA 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 February 6, 2014. 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 email to *rule-comments@sec.gov.* Please include File Number S7-10-13 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. S7-10-13. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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 Web site viewing and printing 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, twice 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)). The Commission may consider or act on any matter earlier or later than the estimated date provided on the agenda. While the agenda reflects the current intent to complete a number of rulemakings in the next year, the precise dates for each rulemaking at this point are uncertain. 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 “Dodd Frank Act”—Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act The Commission invites public comment on the agenda and on the individual agenda entries. By the Commission. Dated: November 6, 2013. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. 3 OOD—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 552 Transitional Registration as a Municipal Advisor 3235-AK69 553 Registration of Municipal Advisers 3235-AK86 Division of Corporation Finance—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 554 Rules Governing the Offer and Sale of Securities Through Crowdfunding Under Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act 3235-AL37 555 Implementation of Titles V and VI of the JOBS Act 3235-AL40 556 Treatment of Certain Communications Involving Security-Based Swaps That May be Purchased Only by Eligible Contract Participants 3235-AL41 Division of Corporation Finance—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 557 Amendments to Regulation D, Form D and Rule 156 under the Securities Act 3235-AL46 Division of Corporation Finance—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 558 Disqualification of Felons and Other “Bad Actors” From Rule 506 Offerings 3235-AK97 559 Elimination of Prohibition on General Solicitation in Rule 506 and Rule 144A Offerings 3235-AL34 Division of Investment Management—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 560 References to Credit Ratings in Certain Investment Company Act Rules and Forms 3235-AL02 Division of Trading and Markets—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 561 Removal of Certain References to Credit Ratings Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 3235-AL14 562 Rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations 3235-AL15 Division of Trading and Markets—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 563 Broker-Dealer Reports 3235-AK56 564 Publication or Submission of Quotations Without Specified Information 3235-AH40 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(SEC)3 OOD Completed Actions 552. Transitional Registration as a Municipal Advisor *Legal Authority:* Pub. L. 111-203, sec 975 *Abstract:* The Commission adopted an interim final temporary rule to establish a means for municipal advisors to satisfy temporarily the requirement that they register with the Commission by October 1, 2010, consistent with the Dodd Frank Act. The rule has been amended and is effective through December 31, 2014. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite Interim Final Rule 09/08/10 75 FR 54465 Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/10 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/08/10 Interim Final Rule Extended 12/27/11 76 FR 80733 Interim Final Rule Extended 09/26/12 77 FR 62185 Interim Final Rule Extended 09/30/13 78 FR 59814 Interim Final Rule Effective Through 12/31/14 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Ira Brandriss, Office of Municipal Securities, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-5681, *Email: brandrissi@sec.gov.* *RIN:* 3235-AK69 553. Registration of Municipal Advisers *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 78o-4; 15 U.S.C. 78q; 15 U.S.C. 78mm *Abstract:* The Commission adopted new Rules 15Ba1-1 through 15Ba1-8 and new Forms MA, MA-1, MA-W, and MA-NR under the Exchange Act. The rules and forms are designed to give effect to provisions of Title IX of the Dodd Frank Act that, among other things, establish a permanent registration regime with the Commission for municipal advisors and impose certain recordkeeping requirements on such advisors. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/06/11 76 FR 824 NPRM Comment Period End 02/22/11 Final Action 11/12/13 78 FR 67468 Final Rule Effective 01/13/14 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jennifer Dodd, Office of Municipal Securities, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-5653, *Email:* *doddj@sec.gov.* *RIN:* 3235-AK86 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(SEC)Division of Corporation Finance Proposed Rule Stage 554. Rules Governing the Offer and Sale of Securities Through Crowdfunding Under Section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 77a *et seq.;* 15 U.S.C. 78a *et seq.;* Pub. L. 112-108, secs 301 to 305 *Abstract:* The Commission proposed rules to implement title III of the JOBS Act by prescribing rules governing the offer and sale of securities through crowdfunding under new section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/05/13 78 FR 66428 NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/14 Final Action 10/00/14 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Sebastian Gomez Abero, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3500, *Email:* *gomezalberos@sec.gov.* Leila Bham, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-5532, *Email:* *bhaml@sec.gov.* *RIN:* 3235-AL37 555. Implementation of Titles V and VI of the Jobs Act *Legal Authority:* Pub. L. 112-106 *Abstract:* The Division is considering recommending that the Commission propose rules or amendments to rules to implement Titles V (Private Company Flexibility and Growth) and VI (Capital Expansion) of the JOBS Act. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/00/13 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Steven G. Hearne, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3430. *RIN:* 3235-AL40 556. Treatment of Certain Communications Involving Security-Based Swaps That May Be Purchased Only by Eligible Contract Participants *Legal Authority:* Not Yet Determined *Abstract:* The Division is considering recommending that the Commission propose a rule under the Securities Act to address the treatment of certain communications involving security-based swaps that may be purchased only by eligible contract participants. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/00/14 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Andrew Schoeffler, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3860. *RIN:* 3235-AL41 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(SEC)Division of Corporation Finance Final Rule Stage 557. • Amendments to Regulation D, Form D and Rule 156 Under the Securities Act *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 77a *et seq.* *Abstract:* The Commission proposed rule and form amendments to enhance the Commission's ability to evaluate the development of market practices in offerings under Rule 506 of Regulation D and address concerns that may arise in connection with permitting issuers to engage in general solicitation and general advertising under new paragraph

(c)of Rule 506. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/24/13 78 FR 44806 NPRM Comment Period End 09/23/13 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/03/13 78 FR 61222 NPRM Comment Period End 11/04/13 Final Action 10/00/14 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Karen Wiedemann, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3500. Charles Kwon, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3500. Ted Yu, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3500. *RIN:* 3235-AL46 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(SEC)Division of Corporation Finance Completed Actions 558. Disqualification of Felons and Other “Bad Actors” From Rule 506 Offerings *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 77c(a); 15 U.S.C. 77d; 15 U.S.C. 77s; 15 U.S.C. 77z-3 *Abstract:* The Commission adopted rules to disqualify securities offerings involving certain “bad actors” from eligibility for the exemptions under Rule 506 of Regulation D, in accordance with section 926 of the Dodd Frank Act. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/01/11 76 FR 31518 NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/11 Final Action 07/24/13 78 FR 44730 Final Action Effective 09/23/13 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Johanna Vega Losert, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3460, *Email:* *losertj@sec.gov.* *RIN:* 3235-AK97 559. Elimination of Prohibition on General Solicitation in Rule 506 and Rule 144A Offerings *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 77a *et seq.* *Abstract:* The Commission adopted rules to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation and general advertising in securities offerings conducted pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act and Rule 144A under the Securities Act, as mandated by section 201(a) of the JOBS Act. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/06/12 77 FR 54469 NPRM Comment Period End 10/05/12 Final Action 07/24/13 78 FR 44771 Final Action Effective 09/23/13 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Ted Yu, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3500. Charles Kwon, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-3500. *RIN:* 3235-AL34 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(SEC)Division of Investment Management Final Rule Stage 560. References to Credit Ratings in Certain Investment Company Act Rules and Forms *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 80a-6(c); 15 U.S.C. 80a-8; 15 U.S.C. 80a-14(a); 15 U.S.C. 80a-29; 15 U.S.C. 80a-30(a); 15 U.S.C. 80a-37; 15 U.S.C. 77e; 15 U.S.C. 77f; 15 U.S.C. 77g; 15 U.S.C. 77j; 15 U.S.C. 77s(a); Pub. L. 111-203, sec 939A *Abstract:* The Commission proposed amendments to two rules (Rules 2a-7 and 5b-3) and four forms (Forms N-1A, N-2, N-3, and N-MFP) under the Investment Company Act that reference credit ratings. These proposals would give effect to section 939A of the Dodd Frank Act. The Commission adopted a new rule under the Act that sets forth a credit quality standard in place of a credit rating removed by the Dodd Frank Act from section 6(a)(5)(A)(iv)(1) of that Act. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/09/11 76 FR 12896 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/11 Final Action 11/23/12 77 FR 70117 Final Action Effective 12/24/12 Final Action 12/00/13 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Adam Bolter, Division of Investment Management, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-6792 *RIN:* 3235-AL02 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(SEC)Division of Trading and Markets Final Rule Stage 561. Removal of Certain References to Credit Ratings Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 *Legal Authority:* Pub. L. 111-203, sec 939A *Abstract:* Section 939A of the Dodd Frank Act requires the Commission to remove certain references to credit ratings from its regulations and to substitute such standards of creditworthiness as the Commission determines to be appropriate. The Commission proposed to amend certain rules and one form under the Exchange Act applicable to broker-dealer financial responsibility, distributions of securities, and confirmations of transactions. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/06/11 76 FR 26550 NPRM Comment Period End 07/05/11 Final Action 12/00/13 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Carrie O'Brien, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-5640, *Email: obrienca@sec.gov.* *RIN:* 3235-AL14 562. Rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 78o-7; 15 U.S.C. 78q; 15 U.S.C. 78mm; Pub. L. 111-203, secs 936, 938, and 943 *Abstract:* The Commission proposed rules and rule amendments to implement certain provisions of the Dodd Frank Act concerning nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, providers of third-party due diligence services for asset-backed securities, and issuers and underwriters of asset-backed securities. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/08/11 76 FR 33420 NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/11 Final Action 10/00/14 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Rachel Yura, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-5729, *Email: yurar@sec.gov/* . *RIN:* 3235-AL15 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(SEC)Division of Trading and Markets Completed Actions 563. Broker-Dealer Reports *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 78q *Abstract:* The Commission adopted amendments to Rule 17a-5 dealing with, among other things, broker-dealer custody of assets. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/27/11 76 FR 37572 NPRM Comment Period End 08/26/11 Final Action 08/21/13 78 FR 51910 Final Action Effective 07/01/14 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Kimberly Chehardy, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 10 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-5791, *Email: chehardyk@sec.gov.* *RIN:* 3235-AK56 564. Publication or Submission of Quotations Without Specified Information *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 78c; 15 U.S.C. 78j(b); 15 U.S.C. 78o(c); 15 U.S.C. 78o(g); 15 U.S.C. 78q(a); 15 U.S.C. 78w(a) *Abstract:* The Commission is withdrawing this item from the Unified Agenda, which currently covers the period from November 2013 through October 2014, 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:* Action Date FR Cite 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 Withdrawn 11/01/13 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Carla Carriveau, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, *Phone:* 202 551-5775. *RIN:* 3235-AH40 [FR Doc. 2013-29708 Filed 1-6-14; 8:45 am]

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