Proposed Rule Change Relating to Extending the Pilot for the Use of Multiple MPIDs on the Trade Reporting Facilities and on the Alternative Display Facility

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to extend through January 30, 2009, the current rules regarding the use of multiple Market Participant Symbols ("MPIDs") in NASD Rules 4613A (with respect to the Alternative Display Facility ("ADF")) and 5140 (with respect to Trade Reporting Facilities ("TRFs")).