The Exchange has approved the application of Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. for a declaration of ethanol regularity at its Pekin, IL facility.  The firm has been approved for a daily rate of loading of 116,000 gallons, which will allow for the issuance of up to 128 shipping certificates.

Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. has designated Citigroup as its clearing agent.   The warehouse code for the Pekin, IL facility is 5165.

Approval is effective immediately.