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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial  information  extracted from Tanknology
Environmental,  Inc.'s financial statements as of and for the six month period
ended June 30, 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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