[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 157 (Thursday, August 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 43518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21519]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Applications of the NYMEX for Designation as a Contract Market in 
Futures and Options on the Hong Kong Stock Index

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Notice of availability of terms and conditions of proposed 
commodity futures and option contracts.

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SUMMARY: The New York Mercantile (NYMEX or Exchange) applied for 
designation as a contract market in futures and futures options on the 
Hong Kong stock index. Comment on the proposed contracts was requested 
in a Federal Register notice dated November 19, 1996 (61 FR 58864). The 
Acting Director of the Division of Economic Analysis (Division) of the 
Commission, acting pursuant to the authority delegated by Commission 
Regulation 140.96, has determined that, in this instance, an additional 
period for public comment on the NYMEX's proposals is warranted.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 29, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit their views and commends to 
Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three 
Lafayette Centre, 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. In addition, 
comments may be sent by facsimile transmission to facsimile number 
(202) 418-5521, or by electronic mail to [email protected]. Reference 
should be made to the NYMEX Hong Kong stock index futures and options.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Please contact Thomas Leahy of the 
Division of Economic Analysis, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
Three Lafayette Centre, 21st Street NW., Washington, 20581, telephone 
(202) 418-5278. Facsimile number: (202) 418-5527. Electronic mail: 
[email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the terms and conditions will be 
available for inspection at the Office of the Secretariat, Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 21st Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20581. Copies of the terms and conditions can be 
obtained through the Office of the Secretariat by mail at the above 
address or by phone at (202) 418-5100.
    Other materials submitted by the NYMEX in support of the 
applications for contract market designation may be available upon 
request pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and 
the Commission's regulations thereunder (17 CFR part 145 (1987)), 
except to the extent they are entitled to confidential treatment as set 
forth in 17 CFR 145.5 and 145.9. Requests for copies of such materials 
should be made to the FOI, Privacy and Sunshine Act Compliance Staff of 
the Office of Secretariat at the Commission's headquarters in 
accordance with 17 CFR 145.7 and 145.8.
    Any person interested in submitting written data, views, or 
arguments on the proposed terms and conditions, or with respect to 
other materials submitted by the NYMEX should send such comments to 
Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three 
Lafayette Centre, 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20581 by the 
specified date.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 8, 1997.
John R. Mielke,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 97-21519 Filed 8-13-97; 8:45 am]
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