MessageFrom: Gradler, Geof [Geof.Gradler@schwab.com] Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 4:58 PM To: 'rule-comments@sec.gov' Cc: Brown, Jeff Subject: S7-10-04 - Request to Testify: S7-10-04 - Request to Testify: On behalf of Charles Schwab and Co., I would like to provide Jeff Brown, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Schwab Capital Markets, as our submission for participation in the Commission's upcoming market structure public hearings on April 1st and April 21st. We are flexible on the date of participation, with a preference for April 21st. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. We look forward to this important opportunity. Geof Gradler Senior Vice President Head of Government Affairs charlesSCHWAB 555 12th Street, NW Suite 740N Washington, DC 20004 (202) 638-3750 (202) 638-3823 geof.gradler@schwab.com