New York Mercantile Exchange Applies for Designation as Contract Market in Central Appalachian Coal Futures and Options

Summary

The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) has submitted a proposal under the Commission's 45-day Fast Track procedures to be designated as a contract market for Central Appalachian coal futures and options contracts, following a determination by the Director of the Division of Economic Analysis that publication of the proposal for comment is in the public interest.