On April 4, 2016, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") approved guidance relating to the appropriate treatment of certain electric power and natural gas contracts. The guidance provides that certain capacity contracts in electric power markets and certain natural gas contracts should not be considered "swaps" under the Commodity Exchange Act. Release.

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