As was the case back in 1995 when the government last experienced a shutdown, the SEC announced that it will remain open and operational in the event the federal government undergoes a lapse in appropriations on October 1.Any changes to the SEC’s operational status after October 1 will be announced on this website. The SEC’s current operational plan in the event of a shutdown is available here: http://www.sec.gov/about/sec-plan-of-operations-during-lapse-in-appropriations-2013.pdf.