DMO is issuing a no-action letter that extends relief from the requirement that block trades be executed away from a SEF.

ISDA indicates that the industry should be able to review all swaps within 10 minutes after execution by May 1, 2016. Other industry participants have indicated that they should be able to do so by August 1, 2016. Therefore, the AQATP standard may be met if trades are routed to and received by the relevant DCO no more than 10 minutes after the execution of the trade, effective on August 1, 2016 and thereafter. Staff notes that the reporting obligations of SEFs and DCMs contained in Regulations 43 and 45 are not affected by this letter.

Additionally, in order for a SEF to avail itself of the no-action relief, the SEF must submit to the Commission by October 10, 2013: (1) Pursuant to Commission Regulation 40.6, any rule amendments that are necessary for full compliance with Commission Regulation 37.702(b), and any rule amendments that are necessary to facilitate full compliance with Commission Regulation 1.73(a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii), in accordance with the guidance issued by the Divisions on September 26, 2013 (Staff Guidance); and (2) A written representation that the SEF is undertaking all steps necessary to fully comply