This rule is no longer applicable effective November 11, 2008.

When notice of intention to close a contract, or re-transmitted notice thereof, is given for less than the full amount due, it shall be for not less than one trading unit.

This rule is no longer applicable effective November 11, 2008.

This rule is no longer applicable effective November 11, 2008.

This rule is no longer applicable.

A contract in securities, except a contract where its close-out is governed by the rules of a Qualified Clearing Agency, which has not been completed by the seller in accordance with its terms, may be closed-out by the buyer (i.e., the initiating member organization) no sooner than three business days after the due date for delivery, pursuant to the following procedures:

This rule is no longer applicable.

This rule is no longer applicable.

Deliveries of securities (except as provided in Rule 177) and except for securities to be delivered pursuant to the rules of a Qualified Clearing Agency shall be due before 11:30 a.m., unless the Exchange shall advance, extend or otherwise direct with respect to the time within which such deliveries shall be due.

This rule is no longer applicable effective August 17, 2009.

("QTs")