In an unusual move, the SEC has opened up for comments on the proposed rules under the recently-signed Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, before it has proposed the rules.
The SEC is generally required by law to establish a public comment period at the time it proposes rules or rule amendments. However, similar to the Commission’s action with the Dodd-Frank Act, the public will have an opportunity to voice its views before rules or amendments are proposed under the JOBS Act. The public also will be able to see what others are saying to the agency about these issues.
To facilitate public comment, the SEC is providing a series of links on its website organized by titles of the JOBS Act. Those links are replicated below.
- Title I — Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies
- General
Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email - Tick Size Study
Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email - Review of Regulation S-K
Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email
- General
- Title II — Access to Capital for Job Creators
- Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email
- Title III — Crowdfunding
- Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email
- Title IV — Small Company Capital Formation
- Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email
- Title V — Private Company Flexibility and Growth
- Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email
- Title VI — Capital Expansion
- Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email
- Title VII — Outreach on Changes to the Law
- Submit Comments: Web Comment Form | Email
See also: Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act updates from the SEC
