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As the Nation's principal conservation agency, 

 Interior lias responsibility for most of our nat 

 lands and natural resources. This includes fostering tile 'wisest vi^,e 

 our land and. water resources, protecting our fish and wildlife, pitsi r\- 

 ing the environmental and cultural values of our national parl<s hi id 

 historical places, and providing for the enjoyment of life through ciu 

 door recreation. Tlie Department assesses ooar energy and miiuial 

 resources and works to assure that their development is in Mh' lust 

 interests of all our people. The Department also has a major rcsijonsi- 

 bility for American Indian reservation commimities and for ijeoplf wlm 

 livo in island territories^ under U.S. administration. 



UNITED STATES 



DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 



FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 



WASHINGTON. D.C. 20240 



POSTAGE AND FEES PAID 



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 



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