Finality Order of an Initial Decision of an SEC Administrative Law Judge

In the Matter of
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. and
Dennis W. Peterson

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Rel. No. 44012 / February 27, 2001

Admin. Proc. File No. 3-9686

In the Matter of DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC. and DENNIS W. PETERSON

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NOTICE THAT INITIAL DECISION HAS BECOME FINAL

The time for filing a petition for review of the initial decision in this proceeding has expired. No such petition has been filed, and the Commission has not chosen to review the decision on its own initiative.

Accordingly, notice is hereby given, pursuant of Rule 360(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice, that the initial decision of the administrative law judge¹ has become the final decision of the Commission with respect to Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. and Dennis W. Peterson. The order contained in the decision dismissing the proceedings against Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. and Dennis W. Peterson is hereby declared effective.

For the Commission by the Office of the General Counsel, pursuant to delegated authority.

Jonathan G. Katz
Secretary