Appian Corporation
1571 Spring Gate, Suite 6310
McLean, VA 22102
703.442.0785

October 18, 1999

Secretary
Federal Trade Commission
Room H-159, 600
Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20580

Dear Secretary:

Enclosed are the comments and request to participate for Matt Calkins and Michael Beckley of Appian Corporation. Mr. Calkins, Appian's CEO, requests to participate on the Session III panel discussion. Mr. Beckley, editor of the Appian Web Personalization Report, requests to participate on the Session I panel discussion.

Appian applauds both the FTC and DOC efforts to support self-regulation in online profiling. In order to further information both organizations, we would suggest visiting the Appian Web Personalization Report at www.appiancorp.com/awpr.asp. The Report is recognized as the most comprehensive review and analysis of the personalization or online profiling industry. For more information on Appian, Mr. Calkins or Mr. Beckley, please call (703) 442-0785.

Sincerely,

Marc Wilson