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###### Commodity Futures Trading Commission

# AGENCY:

Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

# ACTION:

Notice of availability of terms and conditions of commodity futures contracts. 

# SUMMARY:

The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX or Exchange) has requested that the Commission approve four domestic crude oil futures contracts, pursuant to the provisions of section 5c(c)(2)(A) of the Commodity Exchange Act as amended. These physical delivery futures contracts are based on Light Louisiana Sweet (LLS); West Texas Sour (WTS); West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at Midland, Texas; and Mars. The Acting Director of the Division of Economic Analysis (Division) of the Commission, acting pursuant to the authority delegated by the 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 interest persons, and is consistent with the purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act.

# DATE:

Comments must be received on or before May 29, 2001.

# ADDRESSES:

Interested persons should submit their views and comments to Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures 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 NYMEX crude oil futures contracts.

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Please contact John Forkkio of the Division of Economic Analysis, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC (202) 418-5281. Facsimile number: (202) 418-5527. Electronic mail: jforkkio@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 NYMEX in support of the requests for approval 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 (2000)), 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 submitting written data, views, or arguments on the proposed terms and conditions, or with respect to other materials submitted by the NYMEX 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 April 20, 2001.

Richard Shilts,

Acting Director.

[FR Doc. 01-10399 Filed 4-25-01; 8:45 am]

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