Notice to Members
Notice No. 196
07/09/2002
Position Adjustment Deadlines for The August 2002 Metal and Energy Contract[NYMEX Rule 9.04(P)and COMEX rule 4.37(A)]
As a reminder, position adjustments for both NYMEX and COMEX Division metals contracts are prohibited beginning on the tenth business day prior to the first business day of the delivery month, and throughout the delivery month. Therefore, all position adjustments of concurrent futures positions for the August 2002 metals contracts must be completed prior to July 18, 2002.

Additionally, position adjustments of concurrent futures positions for NYMEX energy contracts are not permitted during the last three trading days of the respective contracts. Rules 9.04(P) and 4.37(A) are attached.
Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact exchangeinfo@nymex.com