Commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors: Performance data and disclosure,

[Federal Register: August 6, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 151)]

[Proposed Rules]

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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

17 CFR Chapter I

Concept Release Concerning Performance Data and Disclosure for Commodity Trading Advisors and Commodity Pools

AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ACTION: Extension of comment period on Concept Release.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a Concept Release concerning performance data and disclosure for commodity trading advisors and commodity pools on June 18, 1998 (63 FR 33297) with comments due by August 17, 1998. In response to a request from the Managed Funds Association, the Commission has determined to extend the comment period for an additional 30 days, until September 16, 1998. As indicated in the release, comments should be submitted by the specified date to Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20581. In addition, comments may be sent by facsimile transmission to facsimile number (202) 418-5521, or by electronic mail to secretary@cftc.gov. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 16, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul H. Bjarnason, Jr., Chief Accountant, (202) 418-5459, electronic mail: ``paulb@cftc.gov;'' or Robert B. Wasserman, Special Counsel, (202) 418-5092, electronic mail: ``rwasserman@cftc.gov,'' Division of Trading and Markets, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20581.

Issued in Washington, D.C., on this 30th day of July, 1998, by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Catherine D. Dixon, Assistant Secretary of the Commission.

[FR Doc. 98-20928Filed8-5-98; 8:45 am]

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