FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             2000-161
                                
                                
                                
                      FEE RATE ADVISORY #5

          Washington, DC, October 20, 2000 - Congress passed an
extension, through October 25, 2000, of the current continuing
resolution.  It is expected to be signed by the President today.
Therefore the fee rate on filings made pursuant to Section 6(b)
of the Securities Act of 1933 will remain at the current rate of
$264 per $1,000,000.  Please note that when an appropriations
bill is enacted, the fee rate will decrease to $250 per
$1,000,000.

     We will issue further notices as appropriate to keep filers
and registrants informed of developments affecting the Section
6(b) fee rate.  This information will be posted at the SEC's
Internet website at http://www.sec.gov.

     Please contact the Filer Support Unit in the Office of
Filings and Information Services at (202) 942-8900 if you have
any questions.

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