Proposed Rule Change Extending the Pilot Period Regarding the Use of Multiple MPIDs on FINRA Facilities

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 31, 2014, the current rules permitting the use of multiple Market Participant Symbols ("MPIDs") in FINRA Rules 6160 (with respect to Trade Reporting Facilities ("TRFs")), 6170 (with respect to the Alternative Display Facility ("ADF")), and 6480 (with respect to the OTC Reporting Facility ("ORF")).