WASHINGTON — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a Request for Comment regarding potential modifications to its Commitments of Traders Reports (COT Reports) program, including publication of the reports on a more frequent basis and changes to the content of the reports.

This Request for Comment provides background on the history, purpose, data, and evolution of the COT Reports program, outlines changes in market structure affecting the reports, and poses specific questions regarding potential future modifications.

“After significant outreach and communication with the agricultural community and commercial end users, the Commission is examining the current structure and publication of our COT Reports,” said Chairman Michael S. Selig. “Public comment will give the agency vital perspective as we evaluate potential modifications to its COT Reports program.”

In 2006, the CFTC issued a Request for Comment regarding its COT Reports program through a Federal Register notice. The final CFTC Report from 2006 demonstrates and summarizes the findings. Given the amount of time that has passed since the prior request, the CFTC is now issuing a new request for public comment.

Comments must be in writing and received within 30 days of the Request for Comment’s publication in the Federal Register. Comments may be submitted electronically through Regulations.gov or by the other methods detailed in the request.