FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        2001-118


                    Fee Rate Advisory #3

     Washington, DC, October 23, 2001 - The continuing
resolution funding the Securities and Exchange Commission
for fiscal 2002 since October 1, 2001 has been extended
further through October 31, 2001.  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 $250 per
$1,000,000.

     The Commission 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 web site 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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