Applications of the New York Mercantile Exchange for Designation as a Contract Market in Central Appalachian Coal Futures and Options, Submitted Under 45-Day Fast Track Procedures

摘要

The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX or Exchange) has applied for designation as a contract market in Central Appalachian coal futures and option contracts. The proposals were submitted under the Commission's 45-day Fast Track procedures. The 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 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.