Applications of the New York Merchantile Exchange for Designation as a Contract Market in Crude Oil Average Price Options, Heating Oil Average Price Options, and Unleaded Gasoline Average Price Options

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The New York Merchantile Exchange (NYMEX or Exchange) has applied for designation as a contract market in crude oil average price options, heating oil average price options, and unleaded gasoline average price options. The Acting Director of the Division of Economic Analysis (Division) of the Commission, acting pursuant to the authority designated by 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 interested persons, and is consistent with the purpose of the Commodity Exchange Act.