February 28, 1997


Honorable Newt Gingrich

Speaker of the House of Representatives  

Washington, DC  20515


Dear Mr. Speaker:


Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552(e), enclosed is the Department of the Interior's annual report of activities for calendar year 1996.  


Additional information regarding the enclosed report may be obtained by contacting Alexandra Mallus on (202) 208-5342.


                                 Sincerely, 


							/S/ Robert J. Lamb

							


                  			   Robert J. Lamb,                                         		   Director of Fiscal Resources                                                                       


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