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Representative Ortiz 

 July 6, 1993 

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opportunities to save money and streamline operations, many states, including Texas, are faced 

 with the same dilemma. 



We are encouraged by the efforts of the Congress to address the health and welfare of the people 

 relative to coastal waters and will support efforts to develop a program which can be 

 implemented by states with a reasonable chance of success. 



The above comments are provided for your information and may be submitted to the 

 Subcommittee on Oceanography, Oulf of Mexico and the Outer Continental Shelf, and the 

 Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources, as part of the official record for the 

 hearing scheduled for July 15, 1993. Should it be necessary to provide a resource witness for 

 the hearing, we will work with your staff to make the arrangements. Please contact Mr. Bruce 

 Moulton, Water Policy Division, at (512) 463-8208 if you have questions or require additional 

 information concerning our comments. 



Sincerely, 



Anthony Grigsby 

 Executive Director 

 Texas Water Commission 



AG/BM/ag 



