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• Consolidates decisionmaking: The new Forum successfully consolidates 

 the number of other places/forums where decisions are made. The 

 ultimate goal would be "one-stop dedsionmaking." 



• Cost to implement: This critexion has three elements: 



— Cost to get in place: The costs to get the needed authorities, 

 agreements, or funding to implement the alternative. 



— Cost to operate annually: The cost to operate the Forum once it is in 

 place. 



— Cost to build staff capability: The costs of getting staff fully educated 

 and competent to perform new tasks. 



• Cost to Participate: This criterion has to do with the time, staff costs, and 

 energy it takes for all parties to participate in decisions. The costs to 

 participate could be different for each alternative def>ending on the type of 

 organization. The two types of orgaiiizations that were analyzed are: 



— State, tribes, and other Federal agencies 



— Non-govenunental orgaiuzations 



• Trust Confidence or faith in the decision makers to make a wise decision, 

 or to consult with the public in a fair, and open manner. 



• Equitable treatment of all river uses: The extent to which all groups 

 perceive they receive the same treatment from the Forum as any other 

 group. 



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