I received the following letter today. I want to thank everyone who helped oppose this inappropriate use.

October 21, 2002

The Honorable Thomas K. Butt
2600 Barrett Avenue
Richmond, CA  94804

Dear Mr. Butt:

Due to current market conditions in the roofing asphalt business we have had to re-evaluate the Richmond Asphalt Facility.   Based on our review we have determined not to proceed at this time.

Thank you for the time you took in considering our plans. 

We hope to work with you again at a future date when the market situation improves.

Sincerely,

Thomas R. Lecorchick
VP & General Manager
Integrated Materials Solutions

TRL/mdd