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operated Dworshak Dam to provide water for salmon in 1993. Operational 

 requirements for salmon are established from the Council's program and through 

 the ESA consultation process, not in the PNCA arena. 



In relation to the other alternatives mentioned in your letter, any changes in 

 the Power Planning Council (alternative b) should be made by the Governors and 

 other political leaders in the region. With respect to Alternative 4f, no 

 matter which agency or group of agencies or forum is given the authority, it 

 is important to ensure actions meet not only our environmental and economic 

 needs, but also our Indian trust and treaty responsibilities. 



That concludes my testimony. I will be glad to answer any questions you may »» 

 have. 



