Proposed Amendments to Minneapolis Grain Exchange Durum Wheat Futures Contract and an Application for Designation as a Contract Market in Durum Wheat Futures Options

摘要

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE or Exchange) has proposed amendments to the dormant durum wheat futures contract, along with a proposal to reactivate trading in that futures contract pursuant to the provisions of Commission Regulation 5.2. In addition, the Exchange submitted an application for designation as a contract market in durum wheat futures options. 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.