Thomas' MAPP gas glass mold heat processes fall within the PSM hydrocarbon fuels exemption.

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December 8, 2000

Mr. Edwin G. Foulke, Esq.
Jackson, Lewis, Schnitzler & Krupman
2100 Daniel Building
301 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601-2122

Dear Mr. Foulke: