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November 11, 1376

P e Honorable David Mathews /
ecretary
Department of Health, Education 6r Welfare
South Portal Building, Room 615 F
200 Independence Avenue, S. W.
Washington, D. C.   20201

Dear Dr. Mathews:

   The Environmental Defense Fund and the Natural Resources
Defense Council hereby submit to you a petition concerning
the regulation of recombinant DNA research and technology.
We wouldyery much appreciate your giving this matter prompt
attention.

  Enclosed also are copies of letters from Dr. Robert L..
Sinsheimer of the California Institute of Technology and
Mr. Alan McGowan, President, Scientists' Institute for Public
sfnformation.

Sincerely yours,

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Environmental Defense Fund

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