ITEM PREFACE A. Preface

The information contained herein or subsequently added, and any rates or charges contained herein, and/or rates and information in computerized data format, are the sole property of the carrier. The transfer of electronic transimssion, whole or in part requires prior approval of the carrier. All rates and quotations are subject to periodic revisions, increases, and restructuring. The carrier will make every effort to advise the user of record of any rate or information change. However, it is the user's reponsibility to determine the current status of all previously received rates, quotations and information. The provisions published herein will, if effective, not result in an effect on the quality of the human environment.