JAN. 19, 2010 - Annuity and Pension Plan participants may have recently received a mailing titled "Notice to Interested Parties." You do not need to take any action relating to either notice. Periodically, the Plans are legally required to re-apply for a "determination letter" from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A determination letter contains the IRS's decision of whether the Plan is a "qualified" plan entitled to tax-exempt status. When we request a determination letter from the IRS, we are legally required to provide the request to our Plan Participants.