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 54 STAT.] CANADA-GREAT LAKES FISHERIES-FEB. 29, 1940 Agreement between the United States of America and Canadaconcerning the establishment of a Board of Inquiryfor the Great Lakes Fisheries. Effected by exchange of notes signed February 29, 1940; effective February29, 1940. The Secretary of State (Hull) to the Canadian Minister (Christie) DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON February29, 1940 SIR: With reference to proposals which have been under consideration between representatives of our governments at Ottawa and Washing- ton concerning the establishment of an International Board of In- quiry to consider and recommend measures for the conservation of the Great Lakes fisheries, I have the honor to confirm my under- standing that an agreement for the establishment of such a Board has been reached in the following terms: (1) The Board of Inquiry for the Great Lakes Fisheries shall be established, and shall consist of four members, two to be appointed by the Government of the United States of Amer- ica and two to be appointed by the Canadian Government within three months from the date of this agreement. (2) The Board shall make a study of the taking of fish in the Great Lakes, such study to be undertaken as soon as prac- ticable. The Board shall make a report of its investigations to the two governments and shall make recommendations as to the methods for preserving and developing the fisheries of the Great Lakes. I shall appreciate it if you will inform me whether the terms of the agreement as herein set forth are in accordance with the under- standing of your Government. If they are, it is suggested that the agreement be considered as becoming effective on this date. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. CORDELL HULL The Honorable LORING C. CHRISTIE, Minister of Canada. February 29,1940 [E. A. 8. No. 1821 Terms ofagreement. 2409

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