Delegation of Authority to the Director of Its Division of Enforcement

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission') is amending its rules to delegate authority to the Director of the Division of Enforcement ("Division') to issue witness immunity orders to compel individuals to give testimony or provide other information. This delegation is intended to conserve Commission resources, enhance the Division's ability to detect violations of the Federal securities laws, increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division's investigations, and improve the success of the Commission's enforcement actions.