Created in 1849, the Department of the Interior — a de- 

 partment of conservation — is concerned with the manage- 

 ment, conservation, and development of the Nation's water, 

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

 sources. It also has major responsibilities for Indian and 

 Territorial affairs. 



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

 ment works to assure that nonrenewable resources are 

 developed and used wisely, that park and recreational 

 resources, are conserved for the future, and that renewable 

 resources make their full contribution to the progress, 

 prosperity, and security of the United States — now and in 

 the future. 



UNITED STATES 

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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 



BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES 



WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240 



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