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CHAPTERS 

 ALTERNATIVES 



This chapter describes the alternatives being considered. It begins with a discussion of 

 the institutionzil arrangements used in similar sitviations throughout the country to 

 address multi-agency regional decisionmaking, then describes the Fonm\ alternatives 

 being considered, including the rationale for selecting them. 



3.1 REVIEW OF OTHER EXAMPLES 



As part of the process of formulating Forum alternatives, a review was made of other 

 institutions that have been created in similar drcumstances. A review was made of the 

 published literature, and in addition, phone interviews were conducted with staff of 

 entities that seemed to have some of the characteristics that a Columbia River Forvim 

 might need to possess to determine lessons learned. 



3.1.1 Characteristics of Other Entities 



The characteristics looked for in these entities included the following: 



• They serve as a mechanism for resolution of issues between a number of 

 governmental entities, often involving different levels of goverrunent, 

 including Federal, State, and local agencies. 



• They make decisions about scarce resources, with many competing uses and 

 user groups. 



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