As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department of the Interior
has responsibility for most of out nationally owned public lands and natural
resources. This includes fostering the wisest use of our land and water resources,
protecting our fish and wildlife, preserving the environmental and cultural
values of our national parks and historical places, and providing for the
enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. The Department assesses our
energy and mineral resources and~ works to assure that their development
Is in the best interests of all our people. The Department also has a maior
responsibility for American Indian reservation communities and for people
who live in Island Territories under U.S. administration. 
 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing OfficeWashington,
D.C. 20402UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR * Donald Paul Hodel, Secretary

 
BUREAU OF MINES * Robert C. Horton, Director 
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
WASHINGTON: 1987