New York, 7 January 2010

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2010, to consider issuance of a proposed rule on energy position limits and hedge exemptions on regulated futures exchanges, derivatives transaction execution facilities and electronic trading facilities.

The meeting will be open to the public and will be webcast via the Internet. In addition, audio of the meeting will be available via a listen-only conference call.

What: Meeting to on Energy Position Limits and Hedge Exemptions

Where: CFTC Hearing Room, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC

When: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 1:00 pm EST

Viewing/Listening Information:

The CFTC has made available the following options to access the meeting:

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Watch a live broadcast of the meeting via webcast on www.cftc.gov