Applications of the Chicago Board of Trade for Designation as a Contract Market in TVA Hub Electricity Futures and Options and ComEd Hub Electricity Futures and Options, Submitted Under 45-Day Fast Track Procedures

摘要

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBT or Exchange) has applied for designation as a contract market in TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) Hub electricity futures and option contracts and ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) Hub electricity futures and option. The proposals were submitted under the Commission's 45-day Fast Track procedures. 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 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.