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will be necessary before implementation of the projects. 



d) The parties to the U.S. vs. Oregon Columbia River Fish Management Plan are 



continuing to look for and develop hatchery release strategies to fulfill long-standing 

 obligations for mitigation of fisheries in treaty fishing areas. For example, the 

 Service plans to release an additional 3.5 million fall chinook into upriver treaty 

 fishing areas in 1994. 



Thank you again, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to present our views to the Task Force. 

 I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. 



