Release Number 6018-11

April 8, 2011

CFTC Issues Order Relating to the Continuation, Shutdown and Resumption of Certain Commission Operations in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations

Washington, DC – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued a final order to provide for the continuation, shutdown and resumption of certain operations of the CFTC in the event of a lapse in appropriations, and to alert all persons regulated by or engaged in proceedings at the CFTC of these provisions.

Last Updated: April 8, 2011