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Discussions may also occvtr between the SOR lead agencies and any of the agencies or 

 groups representing uses of the river. Eadi group may have proposals for how it would 

 like to see the river operated to maximize its interests. 



Based on aU these discussions and negotiations, the Corps and Reclamation determine 

 the nonpower requirements and conununicate these to numerous entities affected by 

 system generation requirements. The SOR lead agencies then work with the fisheries 

 agencies and tribes to develop a Coordinated Plan of Operations (CPO) for management 

 of the nonpower resources, and also work with the other PNCA entities to develop an 

 annual plan for management of the power resources. 



The Corps and Reclamation then operate the dams themselves. When decisions come 

 up that require consultation, the SOR lead agencies consult with either the PNCA 

 entities, the Fish Passage Center or other interested and affected parties. 



2.1.4 Real-Time Operations 



The actual operations take place in what is described as "real time," that is, decisions 

 must be made in a few hours, days, or at most a few weeks. Operators regulate the 

 system in an effort to satisfy all the power and nonpower purposes contained in the 

 strategy and annual operating plan. Decisions may need to be made to respond to in- 

 stream conditions for fish or navigation, or to take advantage of an opportimity to make 

 a profitable power sale. Boating accidents, generator outages, short term climatic 

 events, even the timing of recreational events can influence operational decisions. 



As described above, "real-time" op>erations decisions are made in a short time, ranging 

 from several hours to several days, or sometimes, several weeks. All of these decisions 



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