At its Regular Meeting on January 15, 2002, the Board of Directors approved a change in the deadline for submission of delivery intentions in Frozen Pork Bellies futures from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and a change in the deadline for delivery offsets from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., effective for all deliveries beginning with the February 2002 contract month.

If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Morgan Culverhouse, Manager, Delivery and Fulfillment Services at 312/930-2892 or John Broderick, Director, Clearing Operations at 312/930-3190. Thank you.