Extension of Effective Date of NASD Rule 3010(g)(2)(A) and IM-3010-1 (Uniform Branch Office Definition)

NASD has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") an extension of the effective date of amendments to NASD Rule 3010(g)(2)(A) which defines the term "branch office," and related IM-3010-1 which provides guidance on factors to be considered by members when conducting internal inspections of offices ("Uniform Branch Office Definition"), from May 1, 2006 to July 3, 2006. NASD is not proposing any textual changes to the Rules of NASD.