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MAX KATZ 

 State. 



What has this bulky Federal report proved 

 regarding the salmon? It tnerely indicated that pulping 

 pollution may be a factor in the salmon picture, but it 

 has not shown one iota of proof in the form of data that 

 it is a factor, nor how important a factor it might be. 

 The irony of it all is that we knew what the Federal Water 

 Pollution Control Administration has suggested in regard 

 to the salmon fisheries many, many years ago. The earliest 

 report I have seen on this in Puget Sound, I believe, was 

 in the late 1920's by a fellow named Nightingale, and 

 this large expenditure of time and effort has not given 

 us any further useful information. 



Thank you. 



CHAIRMAN STEIN: Thank you. Dr. Katz. Any 

 comments or questions? 



MR. HARRIS: I have no comment. 



MR. POSTON: No, sir. 



CHAIRMAN STEIN: Max, you know, we worked 

 for the same prestigious organization together about 15 

 years ago. You were livelier than any fish in your tank, 

 and I see the years haven't slowed you up a bit. 



DR. KATZ: Thank you. (Laughter) 



CHAIRMAN STEIN: And at the risk of having 



