From: HHJT@aol.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 9:19 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: S7-08-01 I would request that the subject of mediation in pending administrative proceedings be discussed. I believe that mediators familiar with securities regulatory matters could facilitate an early resolution to many enforcement actions. Howard A. Tescher, Esq., Kipnis Tescher Lippman & Valinsky, 100 N.E. Third Avenue, Suite 610, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.