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The committee has a strong interest in national policies for the 
development of natural resources, and, of course, the use of our land 
resource underlies all resource development planning end decisions. 
We have recently seen a very serious example of a failure in effective 
land-use planning at the Federal, State and local level in connection 
with the Everglades National Park. 
In the next few months, the committee will be considering alterna- 
tives to improve the way in which land-use decisions are currently 
being made. We will particularly be concerned with measures . hich 
may be taken to insure that Federal progress and policies are con- 
sistant with sound land-use planning, to encourage and assist the 
States in implementing land-use planning efforts, and to protect the 
Federal investment in public and resources from degradation caused by 
unsound development decisions. 
It appears that there would be an excellent opportunity for a group 
of students with appropriate faculty participation to explore this issue 
and to make significant contributions. The results of their studies 
might be of value to the committee and to others who will be partici- 
pating in Federal decision on landuse policy. 
Some examples of the kinds of studies which might contribute to 
these decisions are: 
Annotated bibliographies of the recent literature on land-use 
policy or planning or portions of such literature, particularly with 
the alternative ideas and recommendations set forth. 
Commentaries on the broad problem of land-use planning drawn 
from the viewpoints of various disciplines such as law, political 
science, engineering, architecture, resource development, and 
sociology. 
Examinations of existing National and State plans which in- 
volve substantial land and related resource use to see what con- 
flicts may be involved as the plans are implemented to see what 
major areas of land-use are not covered by existing plans. 
Surveys of typical existing State and local land-use planning 
entities to analyze the impact of Federal policies upon their efforts. 
Surveys of State land-use planning agencies and policies both 
existing and proposed. 
There are certainly other kinds of studies which might be suggested 
according to the interests and backgrounds of the students who would 
be involved. 
If you decide to proceed with the seminar, I will be pleased to offer 
whatever cooperation is possible. The Committee staff will try to 
arrange suitable meetings for consultation to assist in orientation of 
the participants, in the development of study topics, and in discussion 
of the results. 
If the studies prove to be useful, it is possible that the papers or 
suitable summaries could be incorporated in committee prints and 
hearing records to provide background on the issues. If there are 
significant findings, it is possible that they might be presented at 
committee hearings or at an informal meeting with committee members. 
I appreciate having this opportunity to assist in your efforts. Please 
keep me advised of the progress of your work. 
With best regards, 
Sincerely yours, 
Henry M. Jackson, Chairman. 
