S -- - NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A MODIFICATION Notice of intent to issue a modification and increase a purchase order amount above $25,000. NOAA issued order #40ABNF701555 to Environmental Connections Inc.on 7/28/97. Contractor performed environmental and economic assessments for steelhead. NOAA now requires contractor to perform related environmental assessments which were not part of original order. Questions concerning this action may be directed to Randall Brown at 206-526-6226 or fax 206-526-6025. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000,

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