October 11, 2000

Lisa Polanski

Application Department

ICANN

Re: Authority of Richard A. Cramer.

Dear Ms. Polanski:

As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SRI, International, I hereby authorize Richard A. Cramer, Assistant General Counsel, to execute on behalf of SRI, International Top Level Domain application presented for dot.geo currently under consideration.

Very Truly Yours,

Samuel H. Armacost

Chairman

Board of Directors

SRI International