Over time, both the trading activity that is the subject of the COT reports, and the reports themselves, have continued to evolve. As part of its ongoing efforts both to maintain an information system that reflects changing market conditions, and to provide the public with useful information regarding futures and option markets, the Commission is undertaking a comprehensive review of the COT reporting program. The Federal Register release is intended to: (1) provide useful background information regarding the COT reports; (2) lay out various issues and questions regarding the COT reports; and (3) solicit public comment regarding the reports, including suggestions as to possible changes in the COT reporting system.
The comment deadline will be August 21, 2006. The Federal Register release includes details on how to submit comments. For questions regarding the release, please contact Donald Heitman, Senior Special Counsel, CFTC Division of Market Oversight, at (202) 418-5041, e-mail, dheitman@cftc.gov.