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equidistant lines between the Canadian and United States 
coasts would result in Canadian control of the northeast por- 
tion of Georges Bank. U.S. officials contend that Georges 
Bank is an extension of the U.S. Continental Shelf and there- 
fore should be under U.S. control. The disputed area is a 
major groundfish spawning ground. 
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