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WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY ATTACHMENT 



using organisms indigenous to an area are applicable for 



this purpose. Recent unpublished studies and an evaluation 



of the techniques of the test raise questions relative to 



test conditions and application of results. 



Research studies covering both the anadromous 

 and demersal fisheries have been conducted. Results of these 

 studies in conjunction with commercial and sports catches 

 indicate thriving fisheries exist. Thus, an adequate food 

 supply of necessity must be present and no deleterious effect 

 from waste disposal is exhibited. 



Mr. Harris, we appreciate the opportunity to 

 submit this report today, and we v;ish to emphasize our 

 willingness to work with the staff of the Commission at any 

 time in the establishment of equitable water standards. 



Thank you . 



MR. POSTON: We have a letter from the Halibut 

 Fishermen's Wives' Association, Seattle, Washington. The 

 letter reads as follows: 



HALIBUT FISHERMEN'S WIVES' ASSOCIATION 



"September 20, I967 



"The Halibut Fishermen's Wives' Association 

 concurs with the report given by the Federal and State 

 Agencies, published in March of I967, on pollution control 

 of Puget Sound waters. It is vital to the economy of the 



