Large Trader Requirements, All Month/Any One Month Accountability Levels, Expiration Month Position Limits, and Aggregation Allocations for Three (3) New Ferrous Metals Futures Contracts

In connection with the launch of three (3) new ferrous metals futures contracts on trade date April 18, 2011, please note below the corresponding all month/any one month accountability levels (NYMEX Rule 560), expiration month position limits (NYMEX Rule 559), reportable levels (NYMEX Rule 561), and aggregation allocations for the new contracts.  These contracts will be added to the Position Limit, Position Accountability and Reportable Level Table located in the Interpretations and Special Notices Section of Chapter 5 of the NYMEX Rulebook.  The commodity codes are provided for the Clearing Members that file reports pursuant to NYMEX Rule 561.A in a machine-readable format. 

Contract related questions can be directed to Chris Reinhardt, Associate Director, Market Surveillance, at 212.299-2882, and Ryne Toscano, Supervisor, Market Surveillance, at 212.299.2879.

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