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Prescriptive measures are needed to prevent actions £ind agree- 

 ments without tribal participation that involve either federal or on- 

 reservation lands. 



This would prevent agreements between states and federal agen- 

 cies without participation and agreement of the affected tribes. 



Another example is, presently, on the Pacific Coast, the regional 

 fishery management councils have direct responsibility for develop- 

 ing ocean fishery management plans affecting the numerous salm- 

 on and other marine resources of Indian tribes. 



While these councils provide for representation by states, there 

 is no specific provision for representation by Indian tribal govern- 

 ments. 



I am privileged to serve as an at-large voting member of the Pa- 

 cific Fishery Management Council for the State of Washington. 

 However, specific representation for tribal governments is clearly 

 warranted and should be mandated by law. 



In closing, the Quinault Nation stands ready to work with the 

 Committee in developing reasoned and responsible approaches to- 

 ward improving the management of our natural resource heritage. 



Thank you for the opportunity to testify on this important topic. 



[Prepared statement of Mr. Harp follows:] 



