UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION

1. Name of Registrant:

MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.

2. Name of Person Relying on Exemption:

John M. Fox

3. Address of Person Relying on Exemption:

3033 E. 1st Avenue, Suite 400, Cherry Creek, Colorado 80206

4. Written Materials:

The attached written material is submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)(1)