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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



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WASHiNorroN. O.C acMso 



October 13, 1993 



The Honoredile Ch.cirlie Rose 

 Chairman, Subconanittee on 



Specialty Crops and Natural Resources 

 House Connnlttee on Agriculture 

 105 Cannon H.O-B. 

 Washington, D.C. 20515 



Dear Mr. Chairman: 



I am taking this opportunity to submit the Administration's 

 written testimony on H.R. 2866, "The Headwaters Forest Act" and 

 to re-emphasize the Administration's strong support for the goals 

 and objectivos of this legislation. 



I cun aware of the cost concerns associated with the 

 legislation as presently drafted but do not view this as an 

 obstacle in working with the Congress to accomplish the goals of 

 this proposal as it moves forward through the legislative 

 process. The Administration stands committed to enter into 

 aggressive negotiations with the involved parties to solve these 

 problems. 



Thank you for your consideration of my interest in this 

 matter. 



Best personal regards. 



etary for Natural 

 Environment 



JRL: mew 



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