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 February 27, 2012,
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
December 27, 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 December 27, 2011.