Staff No-Action Relief: Application of certain CEA provisions after the general effective date of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. (Letter)

CFTC Staff Letter 11-09

The CFTC in connection with a Final Order amending the effective date for swap regulation has issued a staff No-Action Letter that extends the relief previously granted for provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act the reference the terms "swap," "swap dealer," "major swap participant," or "eligible contract participant," that was set to expire on December 31, 2011 to July 16, 2012 or the effective date of the applicable final rule further defining the relevant term referenced in the provision, whichever is earlier.

Cross References: Dodd-Frank Act Section 754; 17 CFR Parts 1 35; 76 FR 65999; 76 FR 42508.