5.1 -- INTRODUCTION 



This report presents the latest information available (October of 

 1976) regarding OCS development adjacent to the States of Alaska, 

 Washington, and Oregon. In response to requests by the users of this 

 report, the Conservation Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

 Service, the report focuses on the following: 



1. Environmental and socio economic impacts, 



2. Current status of OCS operations in the region, 



3. History of OCS operations in the region, and 



4. Proposed onshore support site and activities. 



Although this report is intended as a summary document, it does present 

 some specific information describing fish and wildlife species and 

 habitats likely to be adversely affected by OCS development. 



