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from which is marketed by B.C. Hydro. Increased flows for sturgeon will 

 result in significantly increased spill (shows in excess of generating capacity) at 

 these Canadian projects. B.C. Hydro may be understandably displeased with 

 Libby's altered operation resulting in losses for them. This could also impact 

 ongoing negotiations between BPA and B.C. Hydro over power purchases, 

 flow augmentation storage and the return of Canadian Entitlement Power, thus 

 resulting in indirect revenue impacts to BPA. The requested change in the 

 operation of Libby could result in serious adverse impacts to recreational 

 interests in British Columbia as well The table below estimates a range of 

 revenue impact to B C Hydro from these flows: 



BCH COSTS DUE TO 

 SPILL ON KOOTENAY RIVER IN BRITISH COLUMBL\ 



Non-federal parties owning hydro projects on the Columbia River downstream 

 from Grand Coulee Dam will also be affected by increased discharges from 

 Libby Dam for sturgeon The table below shows a range of power impacts to 

 these project owners: 



