Notice to Members
Notice No. 449
08/22/2006
Weekend Tests for Upcoming Launch of Side-by-Side Physicals
In preparation for the upcoming launch of side-by-side physicals trading, the Exchange will be conducting 2 weekend tests. These dates will be Saturday, August 26, 2006 and Saturday, September 2, 2006.

Testing will include: test trade/market data flow to TMS and out to vendors including settlements. Additional testing will include floor activity; order entry on the tablets, PRS prints and TMS trade entry as a part of both weekend tests. Presently the clearing cycle is not scheduled to be a part of the test.

This session will provide you with an opportunity to ensure the connectivity of your handheld as well as offer you the time to practice in a simulated trading environment. It is strongly suggested you make every effort to attend this event.

Please note that a CME Globex® login will be required for this session. If you do not know your CME Globex® login, please contact your clearing member for help.

Additionally, in order to see your trades on your NYMEX ClearPort® TMS screen during this exercise, it is imperative that you are fully registered with NYMEX and CME Globex® for side-by-side trading by Friday, August 25, at 10:00 AM.

For more information on this event or on how to register for side-by-side trading, please contact Third Party Services at 1-800-275-6215 or Customer Service at 1-800-438-8616 with any questions.
Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact exchangeinfo@nymex.com