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
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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
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                              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
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