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<tr><td><b>Comment Number: </b></td><td>531096-00288</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Received: </b></td><td>9/5/2007 4:35:03 PM</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Organization: </b></td><td>U.S. Chamber of Commerce</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Commenter: </b></td><td>Christian Merida</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>State: </b></td><td>DC</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Agency: </b></td><td>Federal Trade Commission</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Rule: </b></td><td>Private Sector Use of SSNs</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Attachments:</b></td><td><a href='531096-00288.pdf'>531096-00288.pdf</a>&nbsp<a href='http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html' target = _blank >Download Adobe Reader</a><br></td></tr></Table>

<hr><P><b>Comments:</b></p>To Whom It May Concern: Please find attached comments from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on "Social Security Numbers in the Private Sector" (Comment, Project No. P075414). We want to again thank the Federal Trade Commission for the opportunity to submit comments on such an important issue. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach me directly. Sincerely, Chris Merida Director, Congressional and Public Affairs U.S. Chamber of Commerce 1615 H Street, NW Washington, DC 2006</body></html>