The Commission has issued proposed rules to implement the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and is seeking input on these rules from the public.
A list of proposed rules for this topic, along with other related Federal Register notices, is provided below. Members of the public are encouraged to review proposed rules, and offer comment by clicking the associated "Comment File" link.
Additional information regarding Whistleblowers is provided below, including factsheets for each proposed rule, and details of meetings held between CFTC staff and outside parties.
Final Rule: 76 FR 53172 // PDF Version
8/25/2011
Final Rules for Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act
Effective Date: October 24, 2011
Proposed Rule: 76 FR 4569 // PDF Version
1/26/2011
17 CFR Part 165 Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act
Comment File - Closing Date: 2/4/2011
Proposed Rule: 75 FR 75728 // PDF Version
12/6/2010
17 CFR Part 165 Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act
Comment File – Closing Date: 2/4/2011
Fact Sheet: Final Regulations Regarding Whistleblower Incentives and Protection
Q&A: Final Regulations on Whistleblower Incentives and Protections
Event: Open Meeting on Three Final Rule Proposals under the Dodd-Frank Act
Fact Sheet: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Whistleblower Incentives and Protection
Q&A: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Event: Open Meeting on Fourth Series of Proposed Rules under the Dodd-Frank Act