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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial  information  extracted from Tanknology
Environmental,  Inc.'s financial statements as of and for the three month period
ended March 31,  1996,  and is  qualified  in its  entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                        Rick Berry
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