Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1)^[1] of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”) ^[2] and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,^[3] notice is hereby given that, on November 6, 2009, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (“Exchange” or “CBOE”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as a “non-controversial” proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act ^[4] and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.^[5] The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.

I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

CBOE proposes to amend certain of its rules to allow the Exchange to list options on the Mini-Russell 2000 Index (“RMN” or “Mini-RUT”), which is based on 1/10th the value of the Russell 2000 Index, at $1 strike intervals. The text of the rule proposal is available on the Exchange's Web site ( http://www.cboe.org/​legal), at the Exchange's Office of the Secretary and at the Commission.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose

This proposed rule change is based on a filing previously submitted by NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc. (“Phlx”) that was recently approved by the Commission.^[6]

The purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend Rule 24.9, Terms of Index Option Contracts, by adding a new interpretation that would allow the Exchange to list options on the RMN, which is based on 1/10th the value of the Russell 2000 Index, at $1 or greater strike price intervals, if the strike price is less than $200.^[7]

Strike price intervals for index options are set forth in Rules 5.5 and 24.9 at three levels: (1) Not less than $5.00 generally, (2) not less than $2.50 for index classes specifically listed in Rule 24.9.01(a), and (3) not less than $1 for certain other index classes set forth in Rule 24.9.01 ( e.g., 24.9.01(b) provides for $0.50 strike price intervals for options based on one-one hundredth the value of the DJIA, 24.9.01(h) provides for $1 strike price intervals for Mini-Nasdaq 100 Index (“MNX” or “Mini-NDX”) options).

The Exchange now proposes that the minimum strike price interval for RMN options will be $1 or greater, if the strike price is less than $200. The Exchange believes that $1 strike price intervals in this option series will provide investors with greater flexibility by allowing them to establish positions that are better tailored to meet their investment objectives.

For initial series, the Exchange would list at least two strike prices above and two strike prices below the current value of the RMN at or about the time a series is opened for trading on the Exchange. As part of this initial listing, the Exchange would list strike prices that are within 5 points from the closing value of the RMN on the preceding day.

As for additional series, the Exchange would be permitted to add additional series when the Exchange deems it necessary to maintain an orderly market, to meet customer demand or when the underlying RMN moves substantially from the initial exercise price or prices. To the extent that any additional strike prices are listed by the Exchange, such additional strike prices shall be within thirty percent (30%) above or below the closing value of the RMN. The Exchange would also be permitted to open additional strike prices that are more than 30% above or below the current RMN value provided that demonstrated customer interest exists for such series, as expressed by institutional, corporate or individual customers or their brokers. Market-Makers trading for their own account would not be considered when determining customer interest. In addition to the initial listed series, the Exchange may list up to sixty (60) additional series per expiration month for each series in Mini-RUT options. However, $1 strike price intervals may be listed on Mini-RUT options only where the strike price is below $200. In addition, the Exchange proposes that it shall not list LEAPS on Mini-RUT options at intervals less than $2.50.

The Exchange is also proposing to set forth a delisting policy with respect to Mini-RUT options. Specifically, the Exchange would, on a monthly basis, review series that are outside a range of five (5) strikes above and five (5) strikes ( printed page 59593) below the current value of the RMN and delist series with no open interest in both the put and the call series having a: (i) Strike higher than the highest strike price with open interest in the put and/or call series for a given expiration month; and (ii) strike lower than the lowest strike price with open interest in the put and/or call series for a given expiration month.

Notwithstanding the proposed delisting policy, customer requests to add strikes and/or maintain strikes in Mini-RUT options in series eligible for delisting shall be granted.

Further, in connection with the proposed delisting policy, if the Exchange identifies series for delisting, the Exchange shall notify other options exchanges with similar delisting policies regarding eligible series for listing, and shall work with such other exchanges to develop a uniform list of series to be delisted, so as to ensure uniform series delisting of multiply listed Mini-RUT options.

It is expected that the proposed delisting policy for Mini-RUT options will be adopted by other options exchanges that list and trade Mini-RUT options.

The Exchange also proposes to add new Interpretation and Policy .16 to Rule 5.5, Series of Option Contracts Open for Trading, which would be an internal cross reference stating that the intervals between strike prices for Mini-RUT option series would be determined in accordance with proposed new Interpretation and Policy .01(k) to Rule 24.9.

Technical Changes

The Exchange is proposing to make some lettering and numbering changes to the Interpretations and Policies to Rules 5.5 and 24.9, which are being amended substantively by this filing. Specifically, the Exchange is proposing to re-number existing Interpretation and Policy .13 to Rule 5.5 as new Interpretation and Policy .15. The Exchange is proposing to make this change because the Exchange has two pending filings that have been formally submitted which overlap with the existing and proposed numbering to Rule 5.5.^[8] Similarly, the Exchange is proposing to re-letter existing Interpretation and Policy .01(h) to Rule 24.9 as new Interpretations and Policy .01(j). The Exchange is proposing to make this change because the previously referenced pending filings also overlap with the existing and proposed lettering to Rule 24.9.01.

Finally, the Exchange is proposing to reduce the minimum strike price intervals for LEAPS on Mini-NDX options from $5 to $2.50 in order to conform CBOE's listing ability with Phlx's.^[9]

2. Statutory Basis

The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)^[10] and the rules and regulations thereunder and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.^[11] Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5)^[12] requirements that the rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts, to remove impediments to and to perfect the mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest by allowing the Exchange to list Mini-RUT options at $1 strike price intervals.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action

Because the foregoing proposed rule change: (i) Does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) does not impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) by its terms, does not become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act ^[13] and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.^[14]

The Exchange has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay and designate the proposed rule change immediately operative, so that the Exchange may, for competitive reasons, list Mini-RUT options at the same $1 strike price intervals currently listed by Phlx. The Commission believes such waiver is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest.^[15] Accordingly, the Commission designates the proposed rule change operative upon filing with the Commission.

At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

• Use the Commission's Internet comment form(http://www.sec.gov/​rules/​sro.shtml); or
• Send an e-mail torule-comments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR-CBOE-2009-086 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

• Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

November 10, 2009.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2009-086. This file ( printed page 59594) number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/​rules/​sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2009-086 and should be submitted on or before December 9, 2009.