[Federal Register: March 2, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 42)] [Notices] [Page 11292] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02mr00-42] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Applications of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for Designation as a Contract Market for Futures and Options on the FORTUNE e-50 Index TM AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice of availability of terms and conditions of proposed commodity futures and options contracts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME or Exchange) has applied for designation as a contract market for futures and options on the FORTUNE e-50 Index TM. 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. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 3, 2000. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit their views and comments to Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20581. In addition, comments may be sent by facsimile transmission to facsimile number (202) 418-5521 or by electronic mail to secretary @cftc.gov. Reference should be made to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) for futures and options on the FORTUNE e-50 IndexTM. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact Thomas Leahy of the Division of Economic Analysis, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washingotn, DC (202) 418-5278. Facsimile number: (202) 418-5527. Electronic mail: tleahy@cftc.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the terms and conditions will be available for inspection at the Office of the Secretariat, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. Copies of the terms and conditions can be obtained through the Office of the Secretariat by mail at the above address or by phone at (202) 418-5100. Other materials submitted by the CME in support of the applications for contract market designation may be available upon request pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Commission's regulations thereunder (17 CFR Part 145 (1997)), except to the extent they are entitled to confidential treatment as set forth in 17 CFR 145.5 and 145.9. Requests for copies of such materials should be made to the FOI, Privacy and Sunshine Act Compliance Staff of the Office of Secretariat at the Commission's headquarters in accordance with 17 CFR 145.7 and 145.8. Any person interested in submitted written data, views, or arguments on the proposed terms and conditions, or with respect to other materials submitted by the CME should send such comments to Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20581 by the specified date. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 25, 2000. Richard A. Shilts, Acting Director. [FR Doc. 00-4967 Filed 3-1-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351-01-M
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