Subject: File No. S7-8-99 Author: Dan McEwan Date: 4/6/99 3:18 PM For firms (such as our DPP Broker Dealer) that would not be "operationally capable" even if our computers disappeared, there should be a "safe harbor." I understand the possible severity of Y2K and its impact, but firms such as ours should not have to expend any further time or resources writing plans/ programs/ etc. for occurences which would not render us incapable of performing for our clients. Sincerely, Dan McEwan