Delisting of 4-Decimal Natural Gas Liquids Swap Futures, BALMOs and Average Price Options – Amendments to NYMEX Chapter 5, Position Limit, Position Accountability and Reportable Table

In connection with the migration of open interest from the 4-decimal priced Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) to their corresponding 5-decimal priced NGLs, effective close of business Friday, December 18, 2009, the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (“NYMEX”) will delist eleven (11) 4-decimal priced NGLs swap futures, BALMOs and average price options.  NYMEX Chapter 5, Position Limit, Position Accountability and Reportable Table will be amended with the removal of these delisted contracts.  (Please also refer to CME Market Regulation Advisory SER-5077 dated December 15, 2009 for further details relating to the migration of open interest.)

Contract related questions can be directed to Anthony V. Densieski, Director, Market Surveillance at 212.299.2881, or Chris Reinhardt, Supervisor, Market Surveillance at 212.299.2884.  

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