Application of the New York Mercantile Exchange in Mid-Columbia Electricity Futures Contracts Submitted Under 45-Day Fast Track Procedures

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The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX or Exchange) has applied for designation as a contract market in Mid-Columbia electricity futures contracts. The Acting Director of the Division of Economic Analysis (Division) of the Commission, acting pursuant to the authority delegated by Commission Regulation 140.96, has determined that publication of the proposal 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.