[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 121 (Wednesday, June 24, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 34335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16767]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

17 CFR Parts 34 and 35


Concept Release Concerning Over-the-Counter Derivatives

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Extension of comment period on Concept Release.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a Concept 
Release concerning over-the-counter derivatives on May 12, 1998 (63 FR 
26114) with comments due by July 13, 1998. In response to requests from 
the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Futures Industry Association, and 
the Managed Funds Association, the Commission has determined to extend 
the comment period for an additional 60 days. The extended deadline for 
comments on the Concept Release is September 11, 1998.
    Any person interested in submitting comments on the Concept Release 
should submit them by the specified date to Jean A. Webb, Secretary, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st 
Street, N.W., 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].

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 11, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
John C. Lawton, Associate Director, Division of Trading and Markets, 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20581. Telephone: (202) 418-5490.

    Issued in Washington, D.C., on this 18th day of June, 1998, by 
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Catherine D. Dixon,
Assistant Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 98-16767 Filed 6-23-98; 8:45 am]
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