Notice No.  01-442
December 21, 2001


TO:	All Exchange Members
FROM:	J. Robert Collins, Jr., President
Subject:	User Profiles on NYMEX ACCESS



IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL NYMEX ACCESS
 USERS

User profiles that contain either the old Electricity STRIP codes or expired
contracts cannot be opened in the newest version of the software (released
Thursday, 12/20/01 for trade date 12/21/01).

You must create new profiles that do not contain expired contracts.

If you have any questions, please contact the NYMEX ACCESS
 Customer Service
Center at 1-800-438-8616.