a. Mencido C Lugo d/b/a Lugo Express Services, a non-vessel operating
   common carrier, has posted a Surety Bond in the amount of $75,000.00
   with the Federal Maritime Commission as required by the Shipping Act
   of 1984, as amended.  The Surety Bond, issued by the Company named
   below, guarantees the payment of any judgment for damages arising
   from the Carrier's transportation-related activities and any order
   for reparations or penalties assessed under the Shipping Act of
   1984, as amended.
   
     BOND No.:  ACC015001006
     ISSUED BY: Allegheny Casualty Company
                One Newark Center, 20th Floor
                Newark, New Jersey 07102
                U.S.A.
   
b. Mencido C Lugo d/b/a Lugo Express Services is domiciled in the United
   States of America and, therefore, the appointment of a Resident Agent
   is not required by law or regulation.