[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 81 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 20970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-10399]


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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION


Request of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) for Approval 
of Four Domestic Crude Oil Futures Contracts

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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

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SUMMARY: The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX or Exchange) has 
requested that the Commission approve four domestic crude oil futures 
contracts, pursuant to the provisions of section 5c(c)(2)(A) of the 
Commodity Exchange Act as amended. These physical delivery futures 
contracts are based on Light Louisiana Sweet (LLS); West Texas Sour 
(WTS); West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at Midland, Texas; and Mars. The 
Acting Director of the Division of Economic Analysis (Division) of the 
Commission, acting pursuant to the authority delegated by the 
Commission Regulation 140.96, has determined that publication of the 
proposals for comment is in the public interest, will assist the 
Commission in considering the views of interest persons, and is 
consistent with the purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act.

DATE: Comments must be received on or before May 29, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit their views and comments to 
Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures Commission, Three Lafayette 
Centre, 1155 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 crude oil futures contracts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact John Forkkio of the 
Division of Economic Analysis, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC (202) 418-
5281. 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, 1155 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 requests 
for approval 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 (2000)), 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, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581 by the 
specified date.

    Issued in Washington, DC on April 20, 2001.
Richard Shilts,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 01-10399 Filed 4-25-01; 8:45 am]
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