Washington, D.C. — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Heath P. Tarbert today announced the CFTC will hold an open meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). The meeting will be held via conference call in accordance with the agency’s implementation of social distancing due to the COVID-19 (ve coronavirus) pandemic.
The Commission will consider the following:
- Proposed Rule: Amending Regulation 3.10(c)(3) – Providing an Exemption from Registration for Foreign Persons Acting As Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs) on Behalf of Offshore Commodity Pools
- Interim Final Rule: Amending Regulation 23.161 – Extending the Compliance Schedule for Initial Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Members of the public may listen to a live, audio-only feed via conference call using toll or toll-free numbers provided below. The live audio feed will also be streamed at www.cftc.gov. Persons requiring special accommodations to listen to the meeting because of disabilities should email [email protected].
| What: | CFTC Open Meeting |
| Location: | Conference Call |
| Date: | Thursday, May 28, 2020 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT |
Viewing/Listening Instructions: To access the live audio feed, use the dial-in numbers below or listen to the stream at www.cftc.gov. Call-in participants should be prepared to provide their first name, last name, and affiliation, if applicable. Materials presented at the meeting, if any, will be made available online.
| Domestic Toll-Free: | 1-877-951-7311 |
| International Numbers: | International Numbers |
| Conference Passcode: | 148373 |
