Effective on trade date April 30, 2009, these amendments include the reduction of accountability levels (NYMEX Rule 9A.26) and expiration position limits (NYMEX Rule 9A.27) for various California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Real-Time and Day-Ahead electricity futures contracts (see attached Chapter 9A, Appendix A). The amendments are based on discussions with staff of the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight.
Contract related questions can be directed to Anthony V. Densieski, Director, Market Surveillance at 212.299.2881, or Chris Reinhardt, Supervisor, Market Surveillance at 212.299.2884. Please contact Martin Jacobs, Senior Director, Applications Development at 212.299.2829 if you have any information services questions.
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Contract Name |
Rule Chapter |
Commodity Code |
All Month Accountability Level |
Any One Month Accountability Level |
Expiration Month Limit |
Reporting Level |
Aggregate Into (1) |
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Rule 9A.26 |
Rule 9A.26 |
Rule 9A.27 |
Rule 9A.34 |
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Electricity |
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California Independent System Operator (CAISO) |
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NP15 |
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CAISO NP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 MW Peak Calendar-Day Day-Ahead LMP Swap Futures |
346 |
3Z |
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25 |
4X |
CAISO NP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 MW Off-Peak Calendar-Day Day-Ahead LMP Swap Futures |
348 |
2Z |
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25 |
3X |
CAISO NP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 Peak Calendar-Day Real-Time LMP Swap Futures |
268 |
2F |
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25 |
1Y |
CAISO NP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 MW Off-Peak Calendar-Day Real-Time LMP Swap Futures |
270 |
2J |
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25 |
2D |
SP15 |
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CAISO SP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 MW Peak Calendar-Day Day-Ahead LMP Swap Futures |
347 |
9Z |
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25 |
9X |
CAISO SP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 MW Off-Peak Calendar-Day Day-Ahead LMP Swap Futures |
349 |
4Z |
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25 |
5X |
CAISO SP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 MW Peak Calendar-Day Real-Time LMP Swap Futures |
269 |
2H |
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25 |
1Z |
CAISO SP15 EZ Gen Hub 5 MW Off-Peak Calendar-Day Real-Time LMP Swap Futures |
271 |
2K |
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25 |
2E |