[Webmaster note (July 9, 1999):
For the latest update on this subject see,
http://www.sec.gov/edaux/news/edy2kins.htm
"Instructions to SEC Filers for EDGAR Year 2000 Testing"]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  99-56



         SEC ANNOUNCES Y2K TESTING FOR EDGAR FILERS
                              
                              
                              
     Washington, D.C., May 25, 1999 -- Today the Commission
announced an opportunity for EDGAR filers to use an EDGAR
Y2K test system.  The test system will be available to
filers from July 12 through July 30, 1999 for voluntary
submission of test filings.  Starting at 8:00 a.m. on
Monday, July 12, the EDGAR test system clock will be set to
February 21, 2000 and will continue until the system clock
reaches 10:00 p.m., March 10, 2000, on July 30, 1999.
Filers are strongly encouraged to utilize this opportunity
to test their EDGAR filing equipment and procedures for Y2K
readiness.

     EDGAR filer support staff will be available during
operating hours to assist filers with any EDGAR Y2K issues
encountered.  EDGAR filers with Y2K questions for EDGAR
Filer Support should call (202) 942-8900 and select Y2K
assistance from the telephone menu.  Detailed test
information and instructions are available on the
Commission's website at
<http://www.sec.gov/edaux/news/edy2ktst.htm>.

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