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Rroional-Orne#s 4 HARoWSE, 2ND Pion BaNGor, Maanz04401 ‘Thu Go} 94.3070 axe (207) 9413075 William J, Schneider _ATORNEY GEER 1s Conconess x, $1301 Portia, Mattuso4io! ‘Tous (207) 8220060, Fase (2078220259 Stara oP MAINE sedcstnanag, TEL: (207) 626-8800 O¥PICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL \nIBOU, MAINE Tr Rae-rzanba 6 Stare House Station te Goh Bee AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0006 August 8, 2012 Kirk Francis, Governor Penobscot Indian Nation (2 Wabaneki Way Indian Island, ME 04468 Dear Governor Francis: Lam writing vegarding regulatory jurisdiction on the main stem of the Penobscot River. My Office regularly receives inquinies from State Legislators, executive branch officials, and menibers ofthe general publie-conceming. this issue,-L also-understand-that-there have.been——- several incidents in recent years in which Penobscot Indian Nation representatives have confronted state employees, including game wardens, as well as members of public, on the River for the purpose of asserting jurisdiction over activities occurring on the River, ‘The State's long-standing position on this issue is set forth in the attached Opinion, which T have issued in order to provide guidance to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Warden Service as these agencies perform their duties on the River. I would appreciate it if you would review the Opinion and inform me whether the Penobscot Indian Nation disagrees with its conclusions. ‘To the extent there is disagreement, | believe it is important that the matter bo resolved in an appropriate forum, and not be a source of unnecessary conflict between state and tribal wardens and others who are on the River. Our responsibilities to ensure safe use of the River demand no less, “Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely,

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