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FISH AND WILDLIFE 



(p.5,Q2) 



What percentage of the FY 1992, 1993 and proposed FY 1994 budget 

 are/were devoted to the implementation of Coimcil program measures and 

 what amount are/were spent for other purposes? Please provide a list of all 

 non-program measures in these budgets, including the rationale, cost and 

 purpose of each measure. 



Thp unspoke n implication is that program measures deserve the too 

 priority and non-program measures need special rationale to justify 

 their inclusion in BPA's budget . We think other priorities are important, 

 and deserve BPA's attention, such as: does the measure offer a direct 

 benefit to fish and wildlife, especially weak or listed stocks and is it cost 

 effective? The Council's program is not the only authority on fish 

 programs, and some elements may actually harm listed stocks. It is critical 

 that threatened or endangered fish not be harmed by BPA's measures. 



(p.6,Q3) 



It is my understanding the BPA is currently reducing program budgets 

 throughout the agency. Do you intend to defer implementation of the 

 Northwest Power Planning Council's Strategy for Salmon? If so, in vyhat 

 areas and what savings would result in FY 1994? Do you intend to defer 

 any non-program measures? If so, in what areas and what savings would 

 result in FY 1994? 



Savings are possible in several areas that would not detract from the 

 Strategy For Salmon, for example a reduction of the overhead for the 

 squawfish program. In other areas, such as O&M. wildlife, and 

 habitat, deferral of program measures is acceptable . Some program 

 elements may be harmful to potential endangered species and should be 

 reconsidered for that reason. 



(p.6,Q4) 



It is my understanding that BPA has a contract relating to sahnon with 

 Resources for the Future. What is the purpose of the contract? How much 

 has BPA spent on this contract to date and how much does BPA plan to 

 spend in FY 1994? 



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