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Answer 6a: Providing additional public involvement in existing Federal processes, 

 including review of annual operations. 



There are many existing federal processes which provide opportunity for 

 public involvement in salmon recovery issues. As mentioned earlier, the 

 System Operation Review is considering difiFerent forms of a Forum that 

 would streamline and consolidate existing processes, or provide a more 

 holistic process for the public to participate in decision making on system 

 operation and salmon restoration. 

 Existing public processes include: 



The Northwest Power Planning Council's Fish and Wildlife Program: The 

 Council has developed a "Strategy for Salmon" and is currently revising its 

 program to incorporate the Salmon Strategy along with new measures 

 addressing resident fish and wildlife. The Council's Program is developed 

 through extensive public involvement, including general public comment 

 and a Fish Operations Executive Committee. While the Council, as an 

 interstate compact, has limited authority, and ocean harvest is outside its 

 purview, it provides an overall view addressing both salmon, resident fish, 

 and wildlife concerns 



BPA Fish and Wildlife Program Annual Implementation Work Plan and 

 Implementation Planning Process: BPA funds approximately 250 projects 

 for fish protection and enhancement under the Council's Program through 

 its Annual Implementation Work Plan. This plan is developed through 

 consultation with fish and wildlife agencies, tribes, and interest groups, 

 through an Implementation Planning Process. The draft plan is subject to 

 wider public comment. 



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