Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE MKT LLC; Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Adopt New Equity Trading Rules To Transition Trading on the Exchange From a Floor-Based Market With a Parity Allocation Model to a Fully Automated Market With a Price-Time Priority Model on the Exchange's New Trading Technology Platform, Pillar

I. Introduction

On January 25, 2017, NYSE MKT LLC (“Exchange” or “NYSE MKT”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, a proposed rule change to adopt new equity trading rules to transition trading on the Exchange from a floor-based market with a parity-allocation model to a fully automated market with price-time-priority allocation model on the Exchange's new trading technology platform, Pillar. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on February 15, 2017. On March 29, 2017, the Commission designated a longer period for action on the proposed rule change. On April 24, 2017, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission received no comments on the proposal. The Commission is approving the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, on an accelerated basis and soliciting comments on Amendment No. 1.

II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1

The Exchange proposes to adopt new equities trading rules to facilitate the transition to Pillar, a new trading-technology platform, in order to operate as a fully-automated cash equities market. As part of this transition, the Exchange would move from the current floor-based market with a parity-allocation model to a fully automated market with a price-time-priority allocation model. Consequently, Exchange floor-based designated market makers (“DMMs”) would be replaced by Electronic DMMs, and the Exchange would no longer support Supplemental Liquidity Providers or floor brokers as a separate class of participant on the Exchange.

The Exchange represents that the proposal is based on the trading rules of the NYSE Arca Equities exchange (“NYSE Arca Equities”) and current Exchange equities rules. NYSE Arca Equities already uses Pillar, the same trading technology platform that the Exchange proposes to adopt. The Exchange proposes to adopt Exchange Rules 1E, 2E, 3E, 6E, 7E, 12E, and 13E to cover cash equities trading on the Pillar platform. Exchange Rule 1E would cover definitions. Exchange Rule 2E would cover equity trading permits. Exchange Rule 3E would cover organization and administration of the Exchange. Exchange Rule 6E would cover business conduct. Exchange Rule 7E would cover equities trading. Exchange Rule 12E would cover arbitration. Exchange Rule 13E would cover liability of directors and the Exchange.

The Exchange would announce the transition of its cash equities trading to Pillar, if approved by the Commission, by a Trader Update. The Exchange anticipates that the transition would occur in the third quarter of 2017. If the Exchange transitions to Pillar trading platform, the Exchange would no longer trade on its current floor-based platform, and current Exchange equities rules governing the floor-based platform would no longer be applicable. The Exchange proposes to mark the affected Exchange rules with a preamble to state that these rules would no longer be in effect and represents that it will subsequently file a separate proposed rule change to delete rules no longer applicable.

A detailed description of the proposal appears in the Notice. The proposal is summarized and discussed below.

A. Exchange Rule 1E—Definitions

The Exchange proposes 12 new definitions to be used with the Pillar trading platform. The Exchange represents that most of the proposed definitions are based on the rules of NYSE Arca Equities. First, the Exchange proposes to define the term “Exchange Book” as the Exchange's electronic file of orders. Second, the Exchange proposes to define “Authorized Trader” as a person who may submit orders to the Exchange's cash equity Trading Facilities on behalf of his or her ETP Holder. Third, the Exchange proposes to define “Core Trading Hours” as the hours of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time through 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or such other hours as may be determined by the Exchange from time to time. Fourth, the Exchange proposes to define the term “Exchange” as NYSE MKT LLC. Fifth, the Exchange proposes to define the term “ETP” as an Equity Trading Permit issued by the Exchange to a registered broker or dealer approved by the Exchange as a member organization.

The Exchange proposes to define the term “ETP Holder” as a member organization that has been issued an ETP. The Exchange proposes to define the term “General Authorized Trader” as an Authorized Trader who performs only non-market making activities on behalf an ETP Holder. The Exchange proposes to define the term “Marketable” to mean, for a limit order, that the order that can be immediately executed or routed.

The Exchange proposes to define the term “Official Closing Price” as the reference price to determine the closing price in a security. The Exchange proposes to define the term “Security” to mean any security defined in Rule 3(a)(10) under the Act and, for purposes of proposed Rule 7E, to mean any NMS stock. The Exchange proposes to define the term “Self-Regulatory Organization (`SRO')” as defined in the provisions of the Act relating to national securities exchanges. Finally, the Exchange proposes to define the term “Trading Facilities” as any and all electronic or automatic trading systems provided by the Exchange to ETP Holders.

B. Exchange Rule 2E—Equity Trading Permits

The Exchange proposes to adopt rules related to equity trading permits on the Exchange, including procedures, qualifications, fees, and employees of ETP Holders. Exchange member organizations who want to trade on Pillar would need to obtain an ETP.

The Exchange proposes that it may, under certain conditions, deny an ETP or condition trading privileges under an ETP. The Exchange represents that these conditions are identical to NYSE Arca Equities Rule 2.4(a) and (b). Additionally, the Exchange proposes that traders of ETP Holders for which the Exchange is the Designated Examining Authority must successfully complete the Series 7 examination. The Exchange represents that these requirements are identical to those in the NYSE Arca Equities rules.

Proposed Exchange Rule 2.6E would specify that the issuance of an ETP constitutes a revocable privilege and confers on its holder no right or interest of any nature to continue as an ETP Holder. The Exchange represents that this rule is identical to NYSE Arca Equities Rule 2.6. Proposed Exchange Rule 2.17E would set forth “Activity Assessment Fees” for securities transactions effected on the Exchange, as required by Section 31 of the Act, and would specify that the Exchange may retain payment to help fund its regulatory expenses. The Exchange represents that proposed Exchange Rule 2.17E is based on current Exchange Rule 440H—Equities.

Proposed Exchange Rule 2.21E would specify registration requirements for employees of ETP Holders, including examination requirements, continuing education requirements, and procedures for registering employees. The proposed rule would prohibit an ETP Holder from employing an Exchange employee during regular Exchange business hours. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 2.21.

Proposed Exchange Rule 2.22E would set forth the Exchange back-up systems and mandatory testing requirements of the Exchange. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on current Exchange Rule 49(b)—Equities. Proposed Exchange Rule 2.24E would set forth the retention requirements for ETP books and records. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 2.24.

C. Exchange Rule 3E—Organization and Administration of the Exchange

The next section of proposed Exchange rules would govern the internal administration of the Exchange. Proposed Exchange Rule 3.6E would allow the Exchange to enter into agreements with domestic and foreign self-regulatory organizations to provide for the exchange of information and other forms of mutual assistance for market surveillance, investigative, enforcement, and other regulatory purposes. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 3.6. Proposed Exchange Rule 3.11E would set forth fingerprint-based background checks of Exchange employees and other personnel related to the Exchange. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 3.11 and current Exchange Rule 28—Equities.

D. Exchange Rule 6E—Business Conduct

The next section of proposed Exchange rules would govern the business conduct of ETP Holders and their associated persons. Proposed Exchange Rule 6.3E would establish the Exchange's requirement that every ETP Holder establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent the misuse of material, non-public information by the ETP Holder or persons associated with the ETP Holder. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 6.3.

Proposed Exchange Rule 6.10E would specify an ETP Holder's obligations with respect to trading on the Exchange when holding any options that are not issued by the Options Clearing Corporation. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 6.10.

Proposed Exchange Rule 6.12E would govern requirements for joint accounts between an ETP Holder and another person, including reporting obligations to the Exchange. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 6.12.

Proposed Exchange Rule 6.15E would prohibit ETP Holders from participating in a prearranged trade. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 6.15(b).

E. Exchange Rule 7E—Equities Trading

The proposed rules under Exchange Rule 7E would set forth how trading would be conducted on the Exchange. Section 1 of proposed Exchange Rule 7E would set forth general provisions relating to cash equities trading on the Pillar trading platform, such as hours of business, clearly erroneous executions, limit up-limit down plan, and clearance and settlement. Section 3 of proposed Exchange Rule 7E would set forth the trading rules for Pillar. Other proposed Exchange rules would provide that the Exchange would not offer a retail liquidity program, set forth rules related to the Exchange routing broker, and adopt rules to comply with the Tick Size Pilot Plan. The Exchange represents that the trading system and rules are based on the rules of NYSE Arca Equities.

1. General Provisions

The general provisions of the proposed trading rules would set out the necessary rules for trading on the Exchange, including rules governing when the Exchange would be open for business, how clearly erroneous executions would be handled by the Exchange, how the Exchange would clear and settle securities transactions conducted on the Exchange, requirements for short sales, and the limit up-limit down plan.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.1E would set forth the hours of operation for the Exchange. The proposed rule also sets forth when the Exchange Chief Executive Officer may take specified actions, such as halting or suspending trading in some or all securities on the Exchange. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.1 and current Exchange Rule 51—Equities.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.2E would set forth the holiday schedules for the Exchange. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.2 and current Exchange Rule 51.10—Equities.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.3E would specify that ETP Holders may not charge fixed commissions and that they must indicate whether they are acting as a broker or as a principal. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.3.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.4E would set the ex-dividend or ex-right dates for stocks traded “regular” way. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.4.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.7E would establish that all bids and offers on the Exchange would be anonymous unless otherwise specified by the ETP Holder. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.7.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.8E would specify that all bids and offers will be considered “regular way,” and the Exchange would not accept orders that are not entered for regular way settlement. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.8E.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.9E would state that the execution price of an order is binding, notwithstanding the Exchange's clearly erroneous executions and limit up-limit down rules. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.9.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.10E would set forth the Exchange's rules governing clearly erroneous executions. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities 7.10.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.11E would specify how the Exchange would comply with the Regulation NMS Plan to Address Extraordinary Market Volatility (“LULD Plan”) The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.11(a), (b)(2), and (b)(5).

The Exchange proposes to amend paragraph (c)(i) of Exchange Rule 7.12E to change the rule cross reference from Rule 123D—Equities to Rule 7.35(e).

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.13E would govern trading suspensions. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.13.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.14E would govern clearance and settlement procedures. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.14.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.15E would state that Market Makers may not have an interest in an option that is not issued by the Options Clearing Corporation and prohibit pool dealing in registered securities. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.15.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.16E would set forth the short sales rule. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.16.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.17E would establish requirements that all orders and quotes comply with Rule 602 of Regulation NMS (firm quote rule). The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.17.

2. Trading Rules for Pillar

The trading rules for Pillar would set forth definition of orders, how auctions would operate, how orders are displayed and ranked, and how orders are executed. The Exchange represents that the proposed trading rules are based on NYSE Arca Equities rules, with the exception of rules governing orders and modifiers and rules governing trading sessions.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.29E would specify that, to obtain authorized access to the Exchange, each ETP Holder would be required to enter into a User Agreement. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.29(a).

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.30E would establish requirements for ETP Holders relating to authorized traders who can obtain access to the Exchange on behalf of an ETP Holder. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.30.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.31E would set forth the primary order types, time in force modifiers for the order types, orders with conditional or undisplayed price and/or size, non-routable and routable order instructions, operations of pegged orders, and other order types that would be available on the Pillar trading platform. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.31 with the following differences: (1) The self-trade prevention (“STP”) modifiers would not include references relating to ETPIDs; (2) Arca Only Orders would be renamed “MKT Only Orders” on the Exchange; (3) ETP Holders would be permitted to specify that Primary Only Day/IOC Orders in NYSE Arca-listed securities may include an instruction to be routed to NYSE Arca as a routable order, as set forth in proposed Rule 7.31E(f)(1)(B); and (4) NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.31.02 would not be adopted.

Proposed Exchange rule 7.32E would set forth the maximum order entry size at 5 million shares. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.32.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.33E would require ETP Holders to include, with each order entered into the Exchange, their capacity code information, whether as principal, agent, or riskless principal. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.33.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.34E would specify that the Exchange would operate three trading sessions each day: Early, Core, and Late. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.34, except that the early trading session would start at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time rather than 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time for NYSE Arca Equities.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.35E would set forth the auction rules. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.35, with some substantive differences. First, the Exchange states that, because it lists the securities of operating companies, instead of the exchange traded products listed on NYSE Arca, the auction-collar thresholds should be wider than those on NYSE Arca, and the Exchange proposes auction collars based on the collars for the Nasdaq opening and closing crosses. Second, the Exchange, based on the rules of Nasdaq, proposes to provide that the Closing Auction Imbalance Freeze would begin ten minutes (instead of one minute) before the scheduled time for the closing auction.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.36E would set forth how orders are ranked and displayed, and the priority of orders. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.36.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.37E would set forth how orders would execute and route, the data feeds the Exchange would use, the prohibition on quotations that lock or cross the best protected bid or offer, and exceptions to the Commission's Order Protection Rule. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities 7.37, except that the Exchange would not be using data feeds from broker-dealers or routing to away markets that do not display protected quotations.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.38E sets forth how odd-lot and mixed-lot orders are treated on the Exchange. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.38.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.39E sets forth how trading would occur on the Exchange through its off-hours trading facility. The Exchange proposes to permit only aggregate-price coupled orders—an order to buy or sell a group of securities (no fewer than 15) having a total market value of $1 million or more—through the off-hours trading facility. The Exchange represents that NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.39 would not be adopted, but rather, current Exchange Rule 900 series would form the basis for the proposed rules.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.40E would set forth the Exchange's obligation to report trades to an appropriate consolidated transaction reporting system. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.40.

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.41E would specify that each executed transaction on the Exchange will be automatically processed for clearance and settlement on a locked-in and anonymous basis. With the exception of proposed Exchange Rule 7.41E(c), the Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities 7.41. The Exchange represents that proposed Exchange Rule 7.41E(c) is based on NYSE Rule 130(b), which specifies the circumstances under which the Exchange may reveal the contra-party identity.

3. Retail Liquidity Program Would Not Be Available

The Exchange currently operates a retail liquidity program on a pilot basis. The Exchange proposes that it would not establish a retail liquidity program on Pillar.

4. Rules Related to Exchange Routing Broker

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.45E would establish the rules for the Exchange's routing broker. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.45.

5. Rules Related to Tick Size Pilot Plan

Proposed Exchange Rule 7.46E sets forth the rules for the Tick Size Pilot Plan. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 7.46, with the exception of references to the retail liquidity program.

F. Exchange Rule 12E—Arbitration

Proposed Exchange Rule 12E would provide that disputes between or among ETP Holders and their associated persons would be resolved via arbitration. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on current Exchange Rule 600—Equities.

G. Exchange Rule 13E—Liability of Directors and the Exchange

Proposed Exchange Rule 13.2E would set forth requirements governing liability of the Exchange, including the limits on liability under specified circumstances. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on current Exchange Rule 905NY and NYSE Arca Equities Rule 13.2. Proposed Exchange Rule 13.3E would set forth when ETP Holders and their associated persons may sue Exchange subsidiaries and personnel. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 13.3. Proposed Exchange Rule 13.4E would determine the responsible party for legal costs when the Exchange is defending a legal proceeding. The Exchange represents that the proposed rule is based on NYSE Arca Equities Rule 13.4.

H. Current Exchange Rules Not Applicable on Pillar

As noted earlier, the Exchange would no longer operate a trading floor once the Exchange transitions to Pillar. As a result, the Exchange proposes that certain current rules that relate to floor-based trading would not be applicable on Pillar.

III. Discussion and Findings

After careful review of the proposal, the Commission finds, for the reasons discussed below, that the proposal is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange. In particular, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act, which requires, among other things, that the rules of a national securities exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market systems and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest and that the rules are not designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.

A. Pillar Trading System

The proposal would replace the Exchange's current floor based trading, which has a parity-allocation model, with a fully automated, electronic trading system with a price-time-priority model. The Commission notes that the proposed rules closely parallel, and are substantially similar to, current NYSE Arca Equities rules and current Exchange rules, which were filed and approved by the Commission (or which became immediately effective) pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Act. NYSE Arca Equities currently operates using the Pillar trading platform, and most other national securities exchanges operate fully electronic markets that use a price-time-priority model. Accordingly, the Commission believes that the proposal raises no novel regulatory issues, that it is reasonably designed to protect investors and the public interest, and that it is consistent with the requirements of the Act.

B. Section 11(a) of the Act

Section 11(a)(1) of the Act prohibits a member of a national securities exchange from effecting transactions on that exchange for its own account, the account of an associated person, or an account over which it or its associated person exercises investment discretion (collectively, “covered accounts”) unless an exception applies. Rule 11a2-2(T) under the Act, known as the “effect versus execute” rule, provides exchange members with an exemption from the Section 11(a)(1) prohibition. Rule 11a2-2(T) permits an exchange member, subject to certain conditions, to effect transactions for covered accounts by arranging for an unaffiliated member to execute transactions on the exchange. To comply with Rule 11a2-2(T)'s conditions, a member: (i) Must transmit the order from off the exchange floor; (ii) may not participate in the execution of the transaction once the order has been transmitted to the member performing the execution; (iii) may not be affiliated with the executing member; and (iv) with respect to an account over which the member or an associated person has investment discretion, neither the member nor an associated person may retain any compensation in connection with effecting the transaction except as provided in the Rule. For the reasons set forth below, the Commission believes that ETP Holders entering orders into the Exchange's Pillar trading system would satisfy the requirements of Rule 11a2-2(T).

Rule 11a2-2(T)'s first requirement is that orders for covered accounts be transmitted from off the exchange floor. The Exchange represents that it will not have a physical trading floor once it transitions to the Pillar trading platform, and the Exchange's Pillar trading system will receive orders from members electronically through remote terminals or computer-to-computer interfaces. In the context of other automated trading systems, the Commission has found that the off-floor transmission requirement is met if a covered account order is transmitted from a remote location directly to an exchange's floor by electronic means. Because the Pillar trading system receives orders electronically through remote terminals or computer-to-computer interfaces, the Commission believes that the Pillar trading system would satisfy this off-floor transmission requirement.

Second, Rule 11a2-2(T) requires that neither the initiating member nor an associated person of the initiating member participate in the execution of the transaction at any time after the order for the transaction has been transmitted. The Exchange represents that the Pillar trading system would at no time following the submission of an order allow an ETP Holder or an associated person of the ETP Holder to acquire control or influence over the result or timing of the order's execution. According to the Exchange, the execution of an ETP Holder's order would be determined solely by the quotes and orders that are present in the system at the time the member submits the order and by the order priority under the Exchange rules. Accordingly, the Commission believes that an Exchange member and its associated persons would not participate in the execution of an order submitted to the Pillar trading system.

Third, Rule 11a2-2(T) requires that the order be executed by an exchange member that is not associated with the member initiating the order. The Commission has stated that this requirement is satisfied when automated exchange facilities are used, as long as the design of these systems ensures that members do not possess any special or unique trading advantages in handling their orders after transmitting them to the exchange. The Exchange represents that the design of the Pillar trading system ensures that no ETP Holder has any special or unique trading advantage in the handling of its orders after transmitting its orders to the Exchange. Based on the Exchange's representation, the Commission believes that the Pillar trading system would satisfy this requirement.

Fourth, in the case of a transaction effected for an account with respect to which the initiating member or an associated person thereof exercises investment discretion, neither the initiating member nor any associated person may retain any compensation in connection with effecting the transaction, unless the person authorized to transact business for the account has expressly provided otherwise by written contract referring to Section 11(a) of the Act and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder. ETP Holders trading for covered accounts over which they exercise investment discretion must comply with this condition in order to rely on the rule's exemption.

IV. Solicitation of Comments on Amendment No. 1

Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether Amendment No. 1 to 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 email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2017-01 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEMKT-2017-01. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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 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. Copies of the filing also will 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 Number SR-NYSEMKT-2017-01 and should be submitted on or before May 31, 2017.

V. Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1

As noted above, in Amendment No. 1, the Exchange proposes to: (1) Amend proposed Exchange Rule 7.35E(a)(10)(A) to specify the “Auction Collar” as the greater of $0.50 or 10% away from the Auction Reference Price and delete the specified percentages to conform to SR-NYSEArca-2016-130; (2) amend proposed Exchange Rule 7.35E(d)(2) to note that the Closing Auction Imbalance Freeze will begin ten minutes (rather than one minute) before the scheduled time for the Closing Auction; (3) amend proposed Exchange Rule 7.35E(f)(2) to reject certain orders until after the Auction Processing Period for the IPO Auction has concluded; (4) amend proposed Exchange Rule 7.35E(h)(3)(A) and (B) to define “previously-live orders” for Core Open Auction, Trading Halt Auction, Closing Auction, and IPO Auction and to define how unexecuted orders would be processed when the Exchange transitions from continuous trading from a prior trading session; (5) amend proposed Exchange rule 7.31E(h)(3)(A) to specify that Discretionary Pegged Orders do not participate in any auctions; (6) amend proposed Exchange Rule 7.34E(c)(1)(A) to add a provision that Discretionary Pegged Orders may not be entered before or during the Early Trading Session; (7) amend proposed Exchange Rule 7.46E to reflect recent changes to publication dates with respect to the Tick Size Pilot Plan; and (8) state that the Pillar transition is anticipated to occur in the third quarter of 2017.

The Commission believes that Amendment No. 1 does not raise novel regulatory issues and is based on, and substantively identical to, the existing rules of other self-regulatory organizations. Accordingly, the Commission finds good cause, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, to approve the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, on an accelerated basis.

VI. Conclusion

It is therefore ordered, that pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, (SR-NYSEMKT-2017-01), be, and it hereby is, approved on an accelerated basis.