To   Subsistence 2

From:      Larry Roberts:R10F02A

Postmark:  Aug 31,94  1:59 PM          Delivered: Oct 07,94 10:00 AM

Status:    Previously read

Subject: Subsistence News-10/7/94

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Message:

*A community or area of 2500 or less people is deemed rural unless such a community or area “possesses significant characteristics of a non-rural nature, or is considered to be socially or economically a part of an urbanized area.”

*Communities or areas with populations between 2500 and 7000 are determined rural or non-rural based on consideration by the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB).

*A community with a population of 7000 or more is presumed to be non-rural, unless such a community or area ” possesses significant characteristics of a rural nature.”

*Characteristics may include, but not limited to: use of fish and wildlife; development and diversity of the economy; community infrastructure; transportation; and educational institutions.