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heard all the comments from other Interested parties 

 on the investigator's report. 



As far as pollution control is concerned^ 

 we might point out that the Puget Sound area has now 

 undergone as intensive a study as almost any body of 

 water in the country. We have had an opportunity to 

 think about the issues for many years and investigate 

 all the avenues of approach very thoroughly. I do think 

 generally in the field of water pollution control, 

 particularly concerning the type of wastes with which we 

 are dealing here and the water resource available, that 

 all parties concerned are very sophisticated in this 

 field. As representatives of the B'ederal Government, 

 the State, the industries involved Including the pulp 

 and paper industry, the shellfish growers, the fishing 

 industry, the citizens groups, we have all had an oppor- 

 tunity to think about the problem, with its attendant 

 implications, and should have the issues relatively 

 narrowed. 



I also think we must look for areas of 

 agreement. I am pleased to see so many old friends 

 in the audience. Since through thick and thin we 

 have been old friends, I am sure v;e vjlll find those 

 areas of agreement and remain old friends. The fact that 

 there are so many familiar faces out there indicates 



