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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 16, 2021 / Rules and Regulations
f Providing for greater investor input in Commission rulemaking proceedings.
19. Section 200.26a is revised to read as follows:
200.26a Office of Information Technology.

The Office of Information Technology is responsible for the analysis, design programming, operation, and maintenance of all agency information systems; developing and implementing long-range technology plans and programs; coordinating all information systems analysis activities being considered or carried out by other divisions and offices, and furnishing such organizations with appropriate assistance and support; providing technical advice to the staff in connection with development of Commission rules and regulations having technology implications;
providing expert advice on the Commissions surveillance of technology in the securities industry;
evaluating and recommending new technology concepts and capabilities for application within the Commission; and developing technology and automation capabilities and support within the Commission.
200.27

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20. Section 200.27 is revised by:
a. Removing the words his or her and adding in their place the words the Regional Directors;
b. Removing the words by the Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement who is responsible for Regional Office enforcement matters and adding in their place the words by the Director or Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement; and c. Removing the words Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations and adding in their place the words Division of Examinations.
21. Section 200.301 is amended by:
a. Revising the introductory text and paragraph a3;
b. In paragraph f2i, removing the word ommission and adding in its place the word omission; and c. Revising paragraphs f5 and g2.
The revisions read as follows:

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200.301 Delegation of authority to the Director of the Division of Corporation Finance.

Pursuant to sections 4A and 4B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended 15 U.S.C. 78d1, 78d2, the Securities and Exchange Commission hereby delegates, until the Commission orders otherwise, the following functions to the Director of the Division
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of Corporation Finance, to be performed by the Director or under the Directors direction by such person or persons as may be designated from time to time by the Chairman of the Commission:
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3 To grant applications for confidential treatment of contract provisions pursuant to 230.406 of this chapter Rule 406 under the Act; to issue orders scheduling hearings on such applications and to deny any such application as to which the applicant waives the applicants right to a hearing, provided such applicant is advised of the applicants right to have such denial reviewed by the Commission.

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5 To grant or deny applications filed pursuant to section 12g1 of the Act 15 U.S.C. 78lg1 for extensions of time within which to file registration statements pursuant to that section, provided the applicant is advised of the applicants right to have any such denial reviewed by the Commission.

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2 In any case in which the Director of the Division of Corporation Finance believes it appropriate, the Director may submit the matter to the Commission.

22. Section 200.302 is added to read as follows:
200.302 Delegation of authority to the Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis and Chief Economist.

Pursuant to sections 4A and 4B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended 15 U.S.C. 78d21, 78d22, the Securities and Exchange Commission hereby delegates, until the Commission orders otherwise, the following functions to the Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis and Chief Economist, to be performed by that person or under that persons direction by such person or persons as may be designated from time to time by the Chairman of the Commission:
a To update taxonomies and schemas required for use in Commission filings and made available on the Commissions website.
b Reserved 23. Section 200.303 is amended by:
a. Revising the introductory text;
b. Removing and reserving paragraph a2;
c. In paragraphs a5, 8, and 9, removing the word his and adding in its place the words the applicants;
d. Removing and reserving paragraphs a15, 37, and 40;

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e. In paragraph a43, removing the citation Pub. L. 87592, 76 Stat. 394
and adding in its place the citation sections 4A and 4B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
f. Removing and reserving paragraph a45;
g. Revising paragraph a47;
h. Removing and reserving paragraph a48;
i. In paragraph a49:
i. Removing Rule 609 thereunder 17
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thereunder; and ii. Removing the words that section and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder and adding in their place Rule 609;
j. Removing and reserving paragraphs a60, 67, and 84;
k. Adding paragraphs a86 through 94;
l. Removing and reserving paragraphs b and c; and m. Revising paragraph l.
The revisions and additions read as follows:

200.303 Delegation of authority to Director of the Division of Trading and Markets.

Pursuant to sections 4A and 4B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended 15 U.S.C. 78d1, 78d2, the Securities and Exchange Commission hereby delegates, until the Commission orders otherwise, the following functions to the Director of the Division of Trading and Markets to be performed by the Director or under the Directors direction by such person or persons as may be designated from time to time by the Chairman of the Commission:
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47 Pursuant to section 15a2 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 78oa2, to review and, either unconditionally or on specified terms and conditions, grant exemptions from the broker-dealer registration requirements of section 15a1 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 78oa1, to Government securities brokers or Government securities dealers that have registered with the Commission under section 15Ca2 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 78o 5a2, solely with respect to effecting any transactions in, or inducing or attempting to induce the purchase or sale of, any security principally backed by a guaranty of the United States.

86 To authorize the issuance of orders granting on-going registration to security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants based on the security-based swap dealers or major security-based swap participants application, pursuant to 240.15Fb2
1e of this chapter Rule 15Fb21e.

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