[ The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Commodity Futures Trading Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLIX





Commodity Futures Trading Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC)                      
  
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

17 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Flexibility Agenda

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in accordance with 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, is publishing a semiannual agenda of 
significant rules which the Commission expects to propose or promulgate 
over the next year. For this edition of the Commission's agenda, the 
most important and significant regulatory actions are included in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal 
Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the table of 
contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which 
directs the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II. The 
Commission welcomes comments from small entities and others.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Gerald P. Smith, Special 
Assistant to the Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20581, (202) 418-5160.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 
et seq. (RFA), sets forth a number of requirements for agency 
rulemaking. Among other things, 602 of the RFA requires that:

    (a) During the months of October and April of each year, each 
agency shall publish in the Federal Register a regulatory 
flexibility agenda that shall contain:

    (1) A brief description of the subject area of any rule which 
the agency expects to propose or promulgate which is likely to have 
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities;

    (2) A summary of the nature of any such rule under 
consideration for each subject area listed in the agenda pursuant 
to paragraph (1), the objectives and legal basis for the issuance 
of the rule, and an approximate schedule for completing action on 
any rule for which the agency has issued a general notice of 
proposed rulemaking; and

    (3) The name and telephone number of an agency official 
knowledgeable about the items listed in paragraph (1). 5 U.S.C. 
602(a).

    The Commission has prepared an agenda of significant rules that 
it presently expects may be considered during the course of the 
next year. The listing of a rule in this regulatory flexibility 
agenda is not a determination that a rule will require a regulatory 
flexibility analysis. By publishing all significant rules, 
regardless of their potential impact on small entities, the 
Commission hopes to provide the public with an early and meaningful 
opportunity to participate in and comment on the formulation of new 
or revised regulations. In addition to publishing the regulatory 
flexibility agenda, the Commission makes information on regulatory 
matters available through its monthly calendar, weekly advisory, 
and website (www.cftc.gov). Pursuant to 602 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, nothing ``precludes an agency from considering or 
acting on any matter not included in a regulatory flexibility 
agenda or requires an agency to consider or act on any matter 
listed in such agenda.''

    The Commission's October 1998 regulatory flexibility agenda is 
set forth below.

Issued in Washington, DC, on September 3, 1998, by the Commission.

Jean A. Webb,

Secretary to the Commission.

                                               Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4278         Procedures for Involuntary Bulk Transfers or Liquidations of Customer Accounts.......    3038-AA77
4279         Concept Release Concerning Foreign Computer Terminal Placement in the United States
            (Reg Plan Seq. No. 162)...............................................................    3038-AB30
4280         Denomination of Customer Funds and Location of Depositories..........................    3038-AB31
4281         Revision of Federal Speculative Position Limits and Associated Rules (Reg Plan Seq.
            No. 163)..............................................................................   3038-AB32
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                                Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4282         Prohibition on Voting by Interested Members (Reg Plan Seq. No. 164)..................    3038-AB03
4283         Requests for Exemptive, No-Action and Interpretative Letters.........................    3038-AB28
4284         Economic and Public Interest Requirements for Contract Market Designation (Reg Plan
            Seq. No. 165).........................................................................   3038-AB33
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                                                Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4285         Account Identification for Orders Submitted on Behalf of Multiple Customer Accounts..    3038-AB08
4286         Trade Options on the Agricultural Commodities Enumerated in the Commodity Exchange
            Act...................................................................................    3038-AB23
4287         Futures-Style Margining of Commodity Options.........................................    3038-AB25
4288         Orders Eligible for Post-Execution Allocation........................................    3038-AB26
4289         Maintenance of Minimum Financial Requirements by Futures Commission Merchants and
            Introducing Brokers...................................................................    3038-AB27
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC)   Proposed Rule Stage
  
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4278. PROCEDURES FOR INVOLUNTARY BULK TRANSFERS OR LIQUIDATIONS OF 
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 6d; 7 USC 6f; 7 USC 6g; 7 USC 6k; 7 USC 12a

CFR Citation:  17 CFR 1.68

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The CFTC will undertake a rulemaking proceeding to establish 
requirements concerning procedures to be followed by futures commission 
merchants and introducing brokers when bulk transfers or liquidations 
of customer accounts are made due to cessation or suspension of 
business or other special circumstances affecting the registrant. 
Issues to be addressed include whether commissions or fees can be 
charged to customers if their accounts are transferred other than at 
their request.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lawrence B. Patent, Associate Chief Counsel, Division 
of Trading and Markets, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three 
Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20581
Phone: 202 418-5439
Fax: 202 418-5536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AA77
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4279.  CONCEPT RELEASE CONCERNING FOREIGN COMPUTER TERMINAL 
PLACEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 162 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3038-AB30
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4280.  DENOMINATION OF CUSTOMER FUNDS AND LOCATION OF 
DEPOSITORIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1a; 7 USC 2; 7 USC 2a; 7 USC 4; 7 USC 4a; 7 USC 
6; 7 USC 6a; 7 USC 6b; 7 USC 6c; 7 USC 6d; 7 USC 6e; 7 USC 6f; 7 USC 
6g; 7 USC 6h; 7 USC 6l

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission published a Concept Release requesting public 
comment on how to address the risks relating to holding segregated 
funds offshore or in foreign currencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Concept Release                 12/30/97                    62 FR 67841
NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: France Maca, Special Counsel, Division of Trading and 
Markets, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 
1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20851
Phone: 202 418-5482
Fax: 202 418-5536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AB31
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4281.  REVISION OF FEDERAL SPECULATIVE POSITION LIMITS AND 
ASSOCIATED RULES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 163 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3038-AB32

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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC)      Final Rule Stage
  
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4282. PROHIBITION ON VOTING BY INTERESTED MEMBERS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 164 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3038-AB03
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4283. REQUESTS FOR EXEMPTIVE, NO-ACTION AND INTERPRETATIVE LETTERS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  7 USC 7a(j); 7 USC 12a

CFR Citation:  17 CFR 140.99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed a rule to establish procedures 
for requesting issuance by Commission staff of exemptive, no-action and 
interpretative letters. The proposed rule would require all such 
requests to be in writing, setting forth all material facts, relevant 
authorities and public policy bases for the relief or guidance 
requested. Requestors would certify to accuracy of the facts and 
undertake to update following material changes. No requests based on 
hypothetical circumstances or made on behalf of unnamed persons would 
be granted. Commission staff would have discretion to grant or deny 
requests without explanation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/22/98                     63 FR 3285
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/98
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher W. Cummings, Special Counsel, Division of 
Trading and Markets, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three 
Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20581
Phone: 202 418-5545
Fax: 202 418-5547
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AB28
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4284.  ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC INTEREST REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT 
MARKET DESIGNATION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 165 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3038-AB33
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC)     Completed Actions
  
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4285. ACCOUNT IDENTIFICATION FOR ORDERS SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE 
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  17 CFR 1.35

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       06/09/97

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane C. Andresen
Phone: 202 418-5492
Fax: 202 418-5536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AB08
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4286. TRADE OPTIONS ON THE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ENUMERATED IN THE 
COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  17 CFR 3; 17 CFR 32; 17 CFR 33

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule - (Effective 
Date 06/15/98)                  04/16/98                    63 FR 18821

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul M. Architzel
Phone: 202 418-5260
Fax: 202 418-5527
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AB23
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4287. FUTURES-STYLE MARGINING OF COMMODITY OPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  17 CFR 1.55; 17 CFR 33.7; 17 CFR 33.4(a)(2)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/16/98                    63 FR 32726

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Smith
Phone: 202 418-5495
Fax: 202 418-5536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AB25
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4288. ORDERS ELIGIBLE FOR POST-EXECUTION ALLOCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  17 CFR 1.35

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/27/98                    63 FR 45699
Final Action Effective          10/26/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane C. Andresen
Phone: 202 418-5490
Fax: 202 418-5536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AB26
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4289. MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUTURES 
COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND INTRODUCING BROKERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  17 CFR 1.12

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/27/98                    63 FR 45711
Final Action Effective          09/28/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lawrence B. Patent
Phone: 202 418-5439
Fax: 202 418-5536

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3038-AB27
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