# 2026-00811: SEC Patches Rule Reference for Smooth Trading Exemptions

2026-00811, Delegation of Authority To Grant or Deny Exemptions From Rule 612 of Regulation NMS Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is a Federal Register rule from Securities and Exchange Commission published 2026-01-16, effective 2026-01-16 (as of 2026-06-11).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00811
- Title: Delegation of Authority To Grant or Deny Exemptions From Rule 612 of Regulation NMS Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Securities and Exchange Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 2081
- Published: 2026-01-16
- Effective: 2026-01-16
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

SEC Patches Rule Reference for Smooth Trading Exemptions

## Summary

The SEC fixed a small but important rule reference so its staff can keep approving or denying special exceptions to a trading rule without confusion. This update affects the people who manage market rules and takes effect right away on January 16, 2026. No new costs or big changes—just a smooth fix to keep things running perfectly.

## Abstract

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is adopting a technical amendment to correct an outdated cross-reference in its rules delegating authority to the Commission's staff to grant certain exemptions.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-00811 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/16/2026-00811/delegation-of-authority-to-grant-or-deny-exemptions-from-rule-612-of-regulation-nms-under-the)
- [2026-00811 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-16/pdf/2026-00811.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00811 (as of 2026-06-11).