# 17 CFR § 12.4: Suspension, amendment, revocation and waiver of rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 12.4
- **Heading:** Suspension, amendment, revocation and waiver of rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER I—COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION > PART 12—RULES RELATING TO REPARATIONS > Subpart A—General Information and Preliminary Consideration of Pleadings

## Text

(a) Suspension or change of rules. These rules may, from time to time, be suspended, amended or revoked in whole or in part. Notice of such action will be published in the Federal Register.
(b) Commission waiver of procedures. In the interest of expediting decision or to prevent undue hardship on any party or for other good cause the Commission may order the adoption of expedited procedures, may waive any rule in this part in a particular case, and may order proceedings in accordance with its direction upon a determination that no party will be prejudiced thereby, and that the ends of justice will be served. Reasonable notice shall be given to all parties of any action taken pursuant to this provision.

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 12.1 § 12.1 Scope and applicability of rules of practice relating to reparations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.1.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.2 § 12.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.2.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.3 § 12.3 Business address; hours.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.3.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.4 § 12.4 Suspension, amendment, revocation and waiver of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.4.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.5 § 12.5 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.5.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.6 § 12.6 Extensions of time; adjournments; postponements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.6.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.7 § 12.7 Ex parte communications in reparation proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.7.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.8 § 12.8 Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.8.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.9 § 12.9 Practice before the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.9.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.10 § 12.10 Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.10.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.11 § 12.11 Formalities of filing of documents with the Proceedings Clerk.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.11.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.12 § 12.12 Signature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.12.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.13 § 12.13 Complaint; election of procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.13.md)
- [17 CFR § 12.14 § 12.14 Withdrawal of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-12.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.