On August 29, 2012, the SEC will hold an open meeting to consider whether to propose rules to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation and general advertising in securities offerings conducted pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as mandated by Section 201(a) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. The proposal was originally scheduled for consideration on August 22, 2012. Open Meeting Notice.