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We have discussed the possibility of collaborating on some beach seining activities 

 with Dr. Poe, and believe we can complete the GBD examinations without interfering 

 with nonmal operations of the draw-down research crew. We will provide our own boat, 

 our own examination equipment, and expert biologists. Our biologists vkoll gladly assist 

 the NBS staff with seining and the associated activities on any sampling night we are 

 present We would be pleased to supply you immediately with the results of our 

 examinations. 



If we receive your approval, Dr Jerry Bouck and Ken Witty of our staff would 

 accompany Dr. Poe's crew. Each has a laudatory record of over 30 years service as a 

 fish biologist for government agencies. Dr. Bouck is on the NMFS Technical Oversight 

 Committee for Gas Bubble Disease Monitoring, and was awarded an EPA Gold Medal 

 20 years ago for his work with gas supersaturation on the Columbia River. 



Thank you for considering our request. 



Sincerely, 



cc Dr. James Seelye (NBS) 

 Dr. Alec Maule (NBS) 

 Dr. Tom Poe (NBS) 

 Dr. Jerry Bouck (consultant) 

 Ken Witty (SPCA) 

 Nanci Tester (DSI) 



