Section 906 Certifications
I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge:
1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2009 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2009 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.
Date: July 28, 2009
/s/ Charles E. Porter
______________________
Charles E. Porter
Principal Executive Officer
Section 906 Certifications
I, Steven D. Krichmar, the Principal Financial Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge:
1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2009 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2009 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.
Date: July 28, 2009
/s/ Steven D. Krichmar
______________________
Steven D. Krichmar
Principal Financial Officer
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| Attachment A | |
| N-CSR | |
| Period (s) ended May 31, 2009 | |
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| Putnam Arizona Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam New York Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam High Yield Advantage Fund |
| Putnam Equity Income Fund |
| Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam Michigan Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| Putnam Asset Allocation: Equity Portfolio |
