As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Depart- 

 ment of the Interior has basic responsibilities for water, 

 fish, wildlife, mineral, land, park, and recreational re- 

 sources. Indian and Territorial affairs are other major 

 concerns of America's "Department of Natural Resources." 



The Department works to assure the wisest choice in 

 managing all our resources so each will make its full 

 contribution to a better United States — now and in the future. 



UNITED STATES 

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 



BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES 



WASHINGTON, D.C 20240 



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