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UNITED STATES SEC File Number
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 0-15241
Washington, D.C. 20549
Cusip Number
FORM 12b-25 670773 100
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One) _X_ Form 10-K __ Form 20-F __ Form 11-K __ Form 10-Q __ Form N-SAR
For Period Ended:
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:____________________________
READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Nothing in the form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates: N/A
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
NYTEST ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
60 Seaview Boulevard
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Address of Principal Executive Office (STREET AND NUMBER)
Port Washington, New York, 11050
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City, State and Zip Code
PART II - RULES 12b-25(b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following
should be completed. (Check appropriate box)
_x_ (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
expense;
_x_ (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K, Form N-SAR, or portion
thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day
following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly
report of transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof
will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following
the prescribed due date; and
_x_ (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed with the
prescribed time period. (Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)
The Company has a transaction pending which is material and will impact the
presentation of its financial statement.
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PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Elliot Laitman 516 625-5500
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports been
filed? If answer is no identify report(s).
_X_ Yes __ No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be
reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject
report or portion thereof? _X_ Yes __ No
If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons
why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
The Company anticipates a loss for the year ended December 31, 1996 of
approximately $3.1 million. This loss was primarily caused by lower
than anticipated revenue, which was a result of inclement weather in
the first quarter, a slowdown in government spending, and further price
competition in the market, and higher than anticipated expenses.
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NYTEST ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
Date April 1, 1997 By /s/ Elliot Laitman
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Elliot Laitman, C.F.O
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal
Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
