Commodity Options and Agricultural Swaps

CFTC Dodd-Frank Rulemaking

The CFTC is proposing rules that would implement regulations whereby swaps in agricultural commodities and all commodity options (including options on both agricultural and non-agricultural commodities), other than options on futures, may transact subject to the same rules as all other swaps. The proposed rules for swaps in an agricultural commodity would repeal and replace the CFTC's regulations concerning the exemption of swap agreements.

Document Number

76 Fed. Reg. 6095

Date

February 3, 2011

Closing Date for Comments: April 4, 2011

Cross References

Dodd-Frank Act, Title VII, Secs. 721, 723(c)(3), and 733; 17 CFR Parts 3, 32, 33, and 35