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informational program to prevent the loss of resin pellets into the 

 marine environment. As you will recall, EPA witness, Mr. Robert H. 

 Wayland, III, specifically referenced this program, Operation Clean 

 Sweep, in his testimony. 



SPI wishes to reconfirm its commitment and leadership role in this 

 national effort to protect the marine environment. Educating citizens 

 and securing their cooperation is an essential part of the solution to 

 this solvable problem. We remain committed to ensuring a safe and 

 clean marine environment. 



We are pleased to submit these comments for the record and 

 welcome this opportunity to express SPI's total commitment to a 

 safe and healthy marine environment. 



Sincerely, 



taureen A. Healey Q 

 Director, 



Federal Environment and 

 Transportation Issues 



Attachments (2) 



cc: The Honorable Gerry Studds 

 Chairman 



House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee 

 1334 Longworth House Office Building 



The Honorable Jack Fields 



Ranking Minority Member 



House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee 



1337 Longworth House Office Building 



The Honorable Howard Coble 



Ranking Minority Member 



House Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee 



577 Ford House Office Building 



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