Adoption of Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Related Provisions and Delegations of Authority of the Commission

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission') is amending its Rules of Practice, certain related provisions, and its delegations of authority to the staff as a result of its experience with these rules and to correct typographical errors and change certain citations. The amendments are intended to enhance the transparency and facilitate parties' understanding of the rules and to make practice under the rules easier and more efficient.