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the Nation. In addition, the Alaska SAP feels the Forest 

 Services public involvement programs provide an adequate vehicle 

 for incorporating public opinion. The integrity of forest 

 planning is at stake. 



The Alaska SAF encourages the development of management alterna- 

 tives both with and without the constraints imposed by the Alaska 

 National Interest Lands Conservation Act. If 

 Congress deems it appropriate, changes to ANILCA can be made 

 after the revised plan is completed. 



Thank you for this opportunity to express the views of the 

 Alaska SAF. 



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