SUBMISSION COVER SHEET

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Registered Entity Identifier Code (optional): 23-287

Organization: Commodity Exchange, Inc. (“COMEX”)

Filing as a: DCM SEF DCO SDR 

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Filing Date (mm/dd/yy): 07/06/23 Filing Description: Weekly Notification of Amendments 

Related to Product Terms and Conditions (Week of June 26, 2023)

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Organization Rules and Rule Amendments 

Certification § 40.6(a)

Approval § 40.5(a)

Notification § 40.6(d)

Advance Notice of SIDCO Rule Change § 40.10(a)

SIDCO Emergency Rule Change § 40.10(h)

Rule Numbers:

New Product Please note only ONE product per Submission.

Certification § 40.2(a) 

Certification Security Futures § 41.23(a)

Certification Swap Class § 40.2(d)

Approval § 40.3(a)

Approval Security Futures § 41.23(b)

Novel Derivative Product Notification § 40.12(a)

Swap Submission § 39.5

Official Product Name: 

Product Terms and Conditions (product related Rules and Rule Amendments)

Certification § 40.6(a) 

Certification Made Available to Trade Determination § 40.6(a)

Certification Security Futures § 41.24(a)

Delisting (No Open Interest) § 40.6(a) 

Approval § 40.5(a)

Approval Made Available to Trade Determination § 40.5(a)

Approval Security Futures § 41.24(c)

Approval Amendments to enumerated agricultural products § 40.4(a), § 40.5(a)

“Non-Material Agricultural Rule Change” § 40.4(b)(5)

Notification § 40.6(d)

Official Name(s) of Product(s) Affected: See filing.

Rule Numbers: See filing. 
300 Vesey Street New York, NY 10282 T 212 299 2200 F 212 301 4645 christopher.bowen@cmegroup.com cmegroup.com

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Christopher Bowen 

Managing Director and Chief Regulatory Counsel

Legal Department

July 6, 2023

VIA ELECTRONIC PORTAL

Mr. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick

Office of the Secretariat

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Three Lafayette Centre

1155 21st Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20581

Re: CFTC Regulation 40.6(d) Notification. Commodity Exchange, Inc. (“COMEX” or 

“Exchange”) Weekly Notification of Amendments Related to Product Terms and 

Conditions.

COMEX Submission No. 23-287

Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:

Pursuant to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) Regulation 40.6(d), the 

Exchange submits this weekly notification of the following amendments related to product terms and 

conditions made effective during the week of June 26, 2023. 

On June 27, 2023, the Exchange approved the applications of Grafton Warehouse Services (UK) Limited 

for regularity for the storage of aluminum deliverable against the respective COMEX Aluminum futures 

contract at their locations in Port Klang, Malaysia (Yard 3) and Johor, Malaysia. The marketplace was 

alerted of the approvals via MKR #06-27-23, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

On June 30, 2023, the Exchange approved all applications for declaration of regularity for the delivery of 

COMEX Aluminum, Copper, Lead, and Zinc. A list of facilities that did not renew their regularity can be 

found in Exhibit B. The marketplace was alerted of the approvals via MKR #06-30-23C, which is attached 

hereto as Exhibit B.

Also, on June 30, 2023, the Exchange approved the application of Metal Ox Warehousing, Inc. for a 

decrease in regularity of copper at their location in Detroit, MI. The new approved capacity of this facility 

for copper is 22,046 short tons. The marketplace was alerted of the decrease via MKR #06-30-23D, which 

is attached hereto as Exhibit C.

Also, on June 30, 2023, the Exchange approved the application of Utah Commodity Storage, Inc. for a 

decrease in regularity of copper at their location in Tooele, UT (Building 671). The new approved capacity 

of this facility for copper is 22,500 short tons. The marketplace was alerted of the decrease via MKR #06-

30-23E, which is attached hereto as Exhibit D.

Also, on June 30, 2023, the Exchange approved the application of Arizona Commodity Storage, Inc. for a 

decrease in regularity of copper at their location in Tucson, AZ. The new approved capacity of this facility 

for copper is 6,500 short tons. The marketplace was alerted of the decrease via MKR #06-30-23F, which is 

attached hereto as Exhibit E.

Also, on June 30, 2023, the Exchange approved the application of C. Steinweg - Handelsveem B.V. for a 

decrease in regularity of aluminum at their location in Bilbao, Spain. The new approved indoor capacity of 

this facility for aluminum is 4,280 metric tons. The marketplace was alerted of the decrease via MKR #06-

30-23F, which is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
300 Vesey Street New York, NY 10282 T 212 299 2200 F 212 301 4645 christopher.bowen@cmegroup.com cmegroup.com

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In accordance with the changes above, the Exchange updated the COMEX Rulebook Chapter 7 “Service 

Providers” spreadsheet (“Spreadsheet”). The Spreadsheet is attached under separate cover, in blackline 

format, as Exhibit G.

If you require any additional information, please contact the undersigned at (212) 299-2200 or via e-mail at 

CMEGSubmissionInquiry@cmegroup.com. 

Sincerely, 

/s/ Christopher Bowen

Managing Director and Chief Regulatory Counsel

Attachments: Exhibit A – MKR #06-27-23

Exhibit B – MKR #06-30-23C

Exhibit C – MKR #06-30-23D

Exhibit D – MKR #06-30-23E

Exhibit E – MKR #06-30-23F

Exhibit F – MKR #06-30-23G

Exhibit G – COMEX Rulebook Chapter 7 – Service Providers (attached under separate 

cover) (blackline format)
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Exhibit A

DATE: June 27, 2023

MKR#: 06-27-23

SUBJECT: Regularity Approvals for Aluminum

The Commodity Exchange, Inc. (“COMEX” or “Exchange”) has received and approved the applications of 

Grafton Warehouse Services (UK) Limited for regularity for the storage of aluminum deliverable against 

the respective COMEX Aluminum futures contract at their locations in Port Klang, Malaysia (Yard 3) and 

Johor, Malaysia.

The approved outdoor capacity for aluminum at the Port Klang, Malaysia (Yard 3) location is 24,000 metric 

tons. The approved outdoor capacity for aluminum at the Johor, Malaysia location is 33,000 metric tons.

The primary conveyance designated by the Exchange for aluminum at both locations shall be truck. Primary 

conveyance shall be subject to the minimum guaranteed daily load out rate as prescribed in COMEX 

Chapter 7, Rule 703.B.3.b., contingent on any pending conveyance orders submitted prior to the primary 

conveyance order. 

At all times, the regular facility shall be required to meet a cumulative minimum guaranteed daily load out 

rate as prescribed in COMEX Chapter 7, Rule 703.B.3.b. for all pending load out orders, on a first come 

first served basis.

The rates that have been approved by the Exchange to be published on behalf of Grafton Warehouse 

Services (UK) Limited for aluminum at Port Klang, Malaysia (Yard 3) and Johor, Malaysia are as follows:

Monthly storage charge per metric ton N/A

Minimum storage charge per month for less than one lot (partial 

lots)

$115.00

Storage – outdoor per metric ton per month or part thereof $17.50

Inbound handling per metric ton (truck & rail) $7.50

Outbound handling to truck per metric ton $50.00

Blocking and bracing per metric ton (truck) $3.00

Outbound handling to rail car per metric ton N/A

Blocking and bracing per metric ton (rail car) N/A
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Outbound handling to container per metric ton $65.00

Blocking and bracing per metric ton (container) $5.00

Outbound handling to flatbed per metric ton $50.00

Blocking and bracing per metric ton (flatbed) $3.00

Weighing charges per metric ton $8.00

Facility receipt (issue & replacement) $35.00

Bill of lading $25.00

Additional labor per man hour $60.00

Restocking fee per metric ton for cancelled/changed orders $10.00

Cancellation charge per shipment cancelled $25.00

Please refer questions on this subject to:

Market Surveillance:

Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of this approval during the week of 

July 3, 2023 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC Regulations.
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Exhibit B

DATE: June 30, 2023 

MKR#: 06-30-23C

SUBJECT: Declaration of Regularity Renewal in Base Metal Warehouses

Applications for declaration of regularity for the delivery of COMEX Aluminum, Copper, Lead, and Zinc 

have been reviewed by the Exchange.

All applications were approved by the Exchange for the regularity period beginning July 1, 2023.

Complete listings of regular service providers are available in Chapter 7 of either the COMEX or NYMEX 

Rulebooks.

The following warehouses did not renew their regularity status and will not be regular for delivery of the 

noted COMEX metal for the period beginning July 1, 2023:

Warehouse Location Metal

Kodiak Warehouse, LLC Westwego, Louisiana Copper

C. Steinweg – Handelsveem B.V. Port Klang, Malaysia (warehouse code 

5942)

Aluminum, Lead, Zinc

Market Surveillance

Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of these regularity changes during 

the week of July 3, 2023 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC 

Regulations
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Exhibit C

DATE: June 30, 2023 

MKR#: 06-30-23D

SUBJECT: Approved Decrease in Copper Regularity

The Commodity Exchange, Inc. has approved the application of Metal Ox Warehousing, Inc. for a 

decrease in regularity of copper at their location in Detroit, MI. The new approved capacity of this 

facility for copper is 22,046 short tons.

This approval is effective immediately.

Please refer questions on this subject to:

Market Surveillance

Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of this decrease in capacity during 

the week of July 3, 2023 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC 

Regulations.
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Exhibit D

DATE: June 30, 2023 

MKR#: 06-30-23E

SUBJECT: Approved Decrease in Copper Regularity

The Commodity Exchange, Inc. has approved the application of Utah Commodity Storage, Inc. for a 

decrease in regularity of copper at their location in Tooele, UT (Building 671). The new approved 

capacity of this facility for copper is 22,500 short tons.

This approval is effective immediately.

Please refer questions on this subject to:

Market Surveillance

Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of this decrease in capacity during 

the week of July 3, 2023 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC 

Regulations.
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Exhibit E

DATE: June 30, 2023 

MKR#: 06-30-23F

SUBJECT: Approved Decrease in Copper Regularity

The Commodity Exchange, Inc. has approved the application of Arizona Commodity Storage, Inc. for a 

decrease in regularity of copper at their location in Tucson, AZ. The new approved capacity of this 

facility for copper is 6,500 short tons.

This approval is effective immediately.

Please refer questions on this subject to:

Market Surveillance

Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of this decrease in capacity during 

the week of July 3, 2023 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC 

Regulations.
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Exhibit F

DATE: June 30, 2023 

MKR#: 06-30-23G

SUBJECT: Approved Decrease in Aluminum Regularity

The Commodity Exchange, Inc. has approved the application of C. Steinweg - Handelsveem B.V. for a 

decrease in regularity of aluminum at their location in Bilbao, Spain. The new approved indoor capacity 

of this facility for aluminum is 4,280 metric tons.

This approval is effective immediately.

Please refer questions on this subject to:

Market Surveillance

Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of this decrease in capacity during 

the week of July 3, 2023 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC 

Regulations.
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Exhibit G

COMEX Rulebook

Chapter 7

“Service Providers”

(additions underlined, deletions overstruck)

(attached under separate cover)