SEC FILE NO. 70-9599

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO

RULE 24

OF PARTIAL COMPLETION OF

TRANSACTIONS

FIRSTENERGY CORP.

(As successor to GPU, Inc. by merger)


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      In the matter of                      :
      FirstEnergy Corp.                     :   Certificate Pursuant
      (As successor to GPU, Inc. by merger) :   to Rule 24 of Partial
                                            :   Completion of
                                            :   Transactions
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      SEC File No. 70-9599                  :
      (Public Utility Holding Company Act   :
      of 1935)                              :
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION:

The undersigned, FirstEnergy Corp. (FirstEnergy), as successor to GPU, Inc. by merger effective November 7, 2001, hereby certifies pursuant to Rule 24 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (the Act), that certain of the transactions proposed in the Application filed in SEC File No. 70-9599 have been carried out in accordance with the Commission's Order dated April 14, 2000, as follows:

1. Financial Statements

A copy of the unaudited consolidated financial statements of MYR Group Inc. (MYR) (including a consolidated balance sheet and statement of income) as of and for the twelve months ended September 30, 2001 is attached as Exhibit A.

2. Schedule of Segment Revenue

A schedule setting forth the segment revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 for each of MYR's business segments (Exhibit B) is being filed separately pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 104(b) of the Act.

3. Narrative Description of Principal Business Activities

Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Services:

During the quarter ended September 30, 2001, MYR performed significant T&D services for its customers. T&D generated approximately 54.2% of MYR's total revenue for the quarter. A significant portion of this work continued to be performed for a core base of electric utility clients in Texas, Tennessee, California, Michigan, California and Colorado.

Telecommunication Services:

There was no significant business activity to report for the quarter ended September 30, 2001.

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Traffic Signalization Services:

There was no significant business activity to report for the quarter ended September 30, 2001.

Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Services:

During the quarter ended September 30, 2001, MYR performed significant C&I services for its customers. C&I revenue was approximately 38.5% of total revenue for the period. A majority of that revenue was generated by one operating subsidiary that operates primarily in the western part of the United States.

4. Services Provided to Associated Companies

During the quarter ended September 30, 2001, services provided to associated companies consisted primarily of (i) Harlan Electric performing various distribution projects in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Metropolitan Edison Company and Pennsylvania Electric Company, and (ii) Harlan Electric laying underground cable in Pennsylvania for GPU Telcom Services, Inc. The total amount billed to associated companies for performing such services was $2.96 million during the period.

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SIGNATURE

PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935, THE UNDERSIGNED COMPANY HAS DULY CAUSED THIS CERTIFICATE TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.

FIRSTENERGY CORP.
Registered Holding Company
(As successor to GPU, Inc. by merger)

Date: November 30, 2001
                                By:        /s/ Harvey L. Wagner
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                                               Harvey L. Wagner
                                         Vice President and Controller

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Exhibit to be Filed by EDGAR

A. Consolidated financial statements of MYR Group Inc. as of and for the twelve months ended September 30, 2001.


Exhibit A

Page 1 of 3

MYR GROUP INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2001
(Unaudited)

Assets

Current Assets:
   Cash and temporary cash investments                      $       -
   Accounts receivable:
     Contract                                                129,496,521
     Other                                                       224,943
   Cost and estimated earnings in excess
     of billings on uncompleted contracts                     26,124,951
   Prepaid taxes                                               9,437,804
   Other                                                         266,474
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      Total current assets                                   165,550,693
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Fixed Assets:
   Land                                                          930,807
   Building and improvements                                   4,453,821
   Construction equipment                                     45,008,547
   Office equipment                                            5,829,867
                                                             -----------
      Total fixed assets                                      56,223,042
   Accumulated depreciation                                  (41,330,274)
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      Net fixed assets                                        14,892,768
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Goodwill, net                                                159,874,660
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Deferred Debits and Other Assets                               2,107,936
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      Total Assets                                          $342,426,057
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Exhibit A

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MYR GROUP INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2001
(Unaudited)

Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity

Current Liabilities:
   Notes payable                                            $       -
   Accounts payable                                           17,960,373
   Billings in excess of cost and estimated
     earnings on uncompleted contracts                        23,463,254
   Accrued income taxes                                        4,338,298
   Other                                                      37,188,816
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      Total current liabilities                               82,950,741
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Non-Current Liabilities:
   Long-term debt                                              6,700,000
   Deferred income taxes                                       4,382,474
   Other                                                         559,387
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      Total long-term liabilities                             11,641,861
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Stockholder's Equity:
   Common stock                                                   67,143
   Capital surplus                                           229,774,734
   Retained earnings                                          17,991,578
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      Total stockholder's equity                             247,833,455
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      Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity            $342,426,057
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Exhibit A

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MYR GROUP INC.
Consolidated Statement of Income
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2001

(Unaudited)

Operating Revenues                                          $675,524,575
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Operating Expenses:
   Operation and maintenance expenses                        624,428,078
   Provision for depreciation and amortization                 8,927,204
   General taxes                                              17,013,911
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      Total operating expenses                               650,369,193
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Operating Income                                              25,155,382

Other income                                                     609,116

Net interest charges                                             986,884
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Income Before Income Taxes                                    24,777,614

   Income taxes                                               10,680,999
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Net Income                                                  $ 14,096,615
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