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environmental data. Therefore, simply stated, foresight and 

 advance planning suggest that long-term studies not be tied too 

 closely to the scheduling of shorter-term leasing activities. In 

 many cases, the environmental studies need to be planned and in 

 place well in advance of leasing activities. 



In conclusion, I am requesting that the environmental studies and 

 monitoring programs (along with the points I've raised with respect to' 

 them) be included among the items considered by this committee in its 

 review of the Georges Bank exploration activities. It is my hope that 

 Congress will make a renewed and continuing commitment to what is 

 already a good record in this area. 



Thank you. 



Sincerely, 



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James H.W. Hain, Ph.D. 



Mr. D' Amours. The record will remain open for receipt and in- 

 clusion of their testimony in the record. We regret time didn't 

 allow their oral testimony And that concludes this hearing. Thank 

 you all for your attendance. 



[Whereupon, at 1:40 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned.] 



[The following was received for the record:] 



