FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 99-161 Fee Rate Advisory #10 Washington, DC, November 30, 1999 -- President Clinton signed the omnibus appropriations bill yesterday afternoon. As a result, the fee rate on filings made pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 decreases to $264 per $1,000,000. Please calculate the fee by multiplying the aggregate offering amount by .000264. We are currently examining how to effect refunds for filings accepted on November 29 after the time of signing. Please check this site for further information as it becomes available. Contact the Filer Support Unit in the Office of Filings and Information Services at (202) 942-8900 if you have any questions. # # #