From: Garber, Bill [BGarber@appraisalinstitute.org]
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 2:09 PM
To: 'rule-comments@sec.gov'
Subject: Auditor Independence

Dear Sir or Madam:

 

On behalf of the Appraisal Institute, I would like to express our 
appreciation for the opportunity to comment on the SEC proposed rule, 
"Strengthening the Commission's Requirements Regarding Auditor 
Independence."

 

Unfortunately, we were unavoidably delayed in developing our comments.  
We plan to file comments within the next week.

 

If you should have any questions, I can be contacted at 202-298-5586 or bgarber@appraisalinstitute.org.

 

Sincerely,


Bill Garber

Director, Government Affairs

Appraisal Institute

2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 123

Washington, DC 20037