# Federal Register #SR-NYSEARCA-2026-100

SEC Notice of Proposed Rule Change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to Amend Options Port Fees

**Buyer:** Securities and Exchange Commission
**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** SR-NYSEARCA-2026-100
**NAICS:** 523210

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) details a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. regarding options port fees.
- Government buyer:
  - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  - NYSE Arca, Inc. (self-regulatory organization submitting the proposal)
- No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory notice.
- Products/services requested:
  - No products or services are being procured; the notice concerns fee adjustments for Order/Quote Entry Ports used by exchange participants.
- Notable requirements and details:
  - Proposed tiered monthly fee structure for Order/Quote Entry Ports:
    - $510 per port for the first 40 ports
    - $170 per port for ports 41-300
    - $250 per port for ports 301-1000
    - $510 per port for ports 1001 and above
  - Fee changes are compared to those of other options exchanges (Cboe Exchange, Inc., Nasdaq PHLX, LLC, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC)
  - Rationale includes infrastructure costs and encouraging efficient port usage among OTP Holders and OTP Firms
- No procurement activity, contract value, or period of performance is specified, as this is a regulatory fee adjustment notice.

### Description

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to modify its Options Fee Schedule by amending the Exchange's port fees. The proposal includes a new tiered fee structure for Order/Quote Entry Ports, with fees varying based on the number of ports used, effective September 17, 2026. The change aims to address the increased infrastructure costs associated with higher port usage and to encourage efficient port usage among OTP Holders and OTP Firms. The proposed fees remain competitive compared to similar fees charged by other options exchanges.

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