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The CFTC announced that it is accepting public comment on an amended request from the CME for approval of a rule (Rule 1001) submitted pursuant to CFTC Rule 40.5. Comments Due : January 7, 2013. See : CFTC Press Release; Submit comments online here. Related News Story : CFTC Staff Withdraws Elements of the FAQ on Reporting of Cleared Swaps; Seeks Public Comment on CME Rule 1001 (with Lofchie Comment).

The CFTC approved three final rules regarding (i) core principles and other requirements for swap execution facilities; (ii) the process for a designated contract market or swap execution facility to make a swap available to trade; and (iii) procedures to establish appropriate minimum block sizes for large notional off-facility swaps and block trades. Although the text of the Final Rules is not yet available, the summary below is based primarily on the fact sheets issued by the CFTC and the discussions at the CFTC Open Meeting. SEF Final Rules By a vote of 4-1, the CFTC approved final rules