NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING
AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES

The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the
SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the
stated securities from listing and registration on the
Exchange at the opening of business on
December 30, 2011, pursuant to the provisions of
Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(2)  That the entire class
of this security was redeemed or paid at maturity or
retirement on October 1, 2011.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and
Exchange Commission that as a result of the above
indicated conditions this security was suspended
from trading on October 3, 2011.