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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				340150020
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
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		STREET 1:		76 SOUTH MAIN STREET
		STREET 2:		C/O FIRSTENERGY CORP
		CITY:			AKRON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44308
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