FOR RELEASE: March 18, 1996 CONTACT: Tom DeRocco (202)208-3985 PRESS ADVISORY Secretary Babbitt will host a combined press/constituent briefing on the FY97 budget, Tuesday, March 19 beginning at 3:30 in the Auditorium of the Main Interior building at 18th and C Streets, NW. As we have done in previous years, MMS will have a table located around the perimeter of the auditorium. After Secretary Babbitt concludes his briefing, you're invited to visit with MMS Director Cynthia Quarterman and Budget Chief Don Matheson to discuss the MMS budget for FY97. Should you have questions, please call me at (202) 208-3985. -MMS-