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STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OP FISHERIES - EXHIBIT A 



we feel that the work by researchers referred to in "Measure- 

 ment of Water Quality by the Pacific Oyster Embryo Bioassay" 

 indicated general agreement of response levels of oyster 

 larvae and forms similar to those native to the area in 

 bloassays of a number of toxicants. 



While the statement of Mr. Roger Tollefson 

 concerning the absence of oyster larvae in Port Angeles 

 waters may be quite true^ it must be remembered that adverse 

 oyster larvae responses attributable to SWL at present occur 

 in water within a few hundred yards (straightllne measure) 

 of commercial oyster beds. In view of the close proximity 

 of the Port Angeles pulping wastes to oyster beds, we must 

 reiterate our concern over their continued unregulated 

 discharge into this area. 



In conclusion the quality of our water courses 

 must not be based solely on today's economics of the pulp and 

 paper industry versus the fishery resources in the immediate 

 area. This Department is deeply concerned that all efforts 

 and monies spent on water pollution abatement will result 

 in the most effective improvement of the quality of these 

 waters. We feel that reduction of the pollution load in 

 the entire system can be achieved only by reduction at the 

 source. Action to achieve this should be a No. 1 priority. 



