"It's outrageous. This agency is out of control and they want their own private petting zoo out there," he said. "They have no intention of doing anything to create public access." No tax dollars were used to operate the atoll, and Fish and Wildlife Service employees were paid by the corporation. But Mr. Pfeifle said a bone of contention is that the corporation has not reimbursed the federal government $1.5 million for fuel. Mr. Tracey said the government employees abused airline services flying in friends and family for free.