As we indicated in this memo, the SEC “will remain open and operational in the event the federal government undergoes a lapse in appropriations on October 1,” and we understand that this means SEC operations will continue in the ordinary course until further notice.

The operational plan which describes possible shutdown operations that we previously described here is only effective in the event of an SEC shutdown.


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