Appendix D to Part 5 - Internal Procedure Regarding Period for Public Comment

The Commission will seek public comment on applications for designation of futures and option contract markets by publishing a notice of availability of the terms and conditions of the proposed contract. Generally, the Commission will provide for a public comment period of thirty days on such applications for designation; provided, however, that the public comment period will be fifteen days for those applications submitted for review under the fast-track procedures of § 5.1(b) of this part. The Commission, or its delegatee under § 140.96 of this chapter, in its discretion, may publish for comment the notice of availability for such longer period as appropriate.