*** SPECIAL NOTICE ***

The Morning Report that was issued today, Friday, July 8th, contained a
note under the fire report section stating that flags would be lowered to
half staff today in commemoration of the 14 firefighters who died on the
South Canyon Fire on Wednesday.  That note created some confusion as to
which areas are to lower flags to half staff and for how long.  

We have since contacted the Department of Interior and received
clarification.  The Department has approved the lowering of flags to half
staff, effective immediately.  A Presidential proclamation to this effect
will follow later today.  It will contain specifics on when flags are to
be returned to full staff.  

All areas are therefore to lower flags to half staff until further notice.