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The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council's Draft Work Plan for Federal
Fiscal Year 2003, Phase II, is now available for review and comment at:

http://www.oilspill.state.ak.us/

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council's Draft Work Plan for Federal
Fiscal Year 2003, Phase II, is now available for review and comment.
The draft is available on the Trustee Council's Website at:
http://www.oilspill.state.ak.us/
(or you can request a paper copy be mailed to you)

You can help the Trustee Council by reviewing this draft work plan and
letting them know your priorities for Fiscal Year 2003, Phase II. Your
comments must be received prior to Council action, which is scheduled
for November 25, 2002. You can comment by:

Mail:
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
441 West 5th Ave., Suite 500
Anchorage, AK 99501-2340
ATTENTION: Draft Work Plan for FY 2003: Phase II

Telephone:
(907) 278-8012
Toll free in Alaska: 1-800-478-7745
Toll free outside Alaska: 1-800-283-7745
Collect calls will be accepted from fishers and boaters who call through
the marine operator.

Fax:
(907) 276-7178

E-mail:
paula_banks [at] oilspill.state.ak.us

Public hearing:
Public comment will be taken at 10:30 a.m. on November 25, 2002 during
the Trustee Council's meeting. Access to the public hearing will be
available via teleconference to all communities and villages in the oil
spill region. Contact Paula Banks at the telephone numbers above if you
would like to participate.