Pursuant to Regulation 1691.01, notice hereby is given that Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. has applied to the Exchange for a declaration of regularity in ethanol as follows:

   Location                      Daily Rate of Loading               Maximum Certificates
   Pekin, IL                            116,000-gallons                               128

Questions regarding this application may be directed to the Registrar’s Office, John D. Hill at (312) 435-3592.