ING October 7, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Re: Separate Account B of ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company EDGAR CIK: 0000836687 File Nos. 333-28679; 811-05626 Withdrawal of Post Effective Amendment No. 27 submitted 10/07/2004 -------------------------------------------------- Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned on behalf of ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company Separate Account B respectfully requests the withdrawal of Post Effective Amendment No. 27 submitted on 10/07/2004 on Form N-4 (the "Filing"), File No. 333-28679, under EDGAR CIK: 0000836687. This request for withdrawal is being made because the post effective amendment number on the filing was incorrect. A post effective amendment filing on form N-4 with the correct amendment number will be resubmitted. If you have any questions, comments or need more information, please call the undersigned at (610) 425-4139. Sincerely, /s/ Linda E. Senker --------------------------- Linda E. Senker Counsel 1475 Dunwoody Drive GOLDENSELECT SERIES West Chester, PA 19380-1478 Issued by ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company Tel: (610) 425-4139 Fax: (610) 425-3520