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U.S. Small business administration 



'^'AriJFrt.iF' Washington. O.C. 20416 



OFFICE OF THE ADKONfSTRATOH 



JUL 9 MB 



Honorable Peter G. TorKildsen 

 Chairman, Subcommittee on 



Government Programs 

 Committee on Small Business 

 House of Representatives 

 Washington, DC 20515 



Dear Mr. Chairman: 



ThanJc you for your letter of June 21, 1996, inviting me to 

 testify before the Subcommittee on Government Programs of the House 

 Small Business Committee on July 10, 1996. Specifically, I 

 understand you want our testimony to focus on the Small Business 

 Administration's decision to decline disaster funds for the 

 Massachusetts fishing industry. 



I have designated Bernard Kulik, Associate Administrator for 

 Disaster Assistance, to testify at the hearing, I'm sure that he 

 will be able to respond to any questions you may have regarding 

 this matter. 



Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. 



sincerely, 



/ /Philip Lader V 

 / / Administrator 



