(5) The fish and wildlifeagencies and tribes should participate in the development and 

 ongoing review of the research program. 



(6) Bonneville, other federal agencies, and FERC-regulated utilities responsible for 

 operating hydropower projects shall provide the funding and resources necessary to 

 implement the research program. 



(7) Research funded by Bonneville under the program shall be coordinated with research 

 funded by other entities to ensure efficient use of funds and maximum return on research 

 investments. 



(c) Areas of Emphasis for Immediate Funding by Bonneville 



(1) Bonneville shall fund technical work groups containing representatives from the 

 fisheries agencies, tribes and hydropower project operators to aid in the development of 

 five-year work plans for each of the areas listed below. Each work plan must include 

 objectives, tasks and schedules, including major milestones and check points, and 

 estimated costs. To the extent appropriate, they should incorporate work planning 

 previously conducted in each area. The work plans also will identify test fish needs and 

 how those needs will be met. Members of a work group should have technical expertise in 

 the research area. The reservoir mortality Water Budget work group shall include 

 representatives of the Fish Passage Center. The Council will review the work plans as a 

 package prior to their funding by Bonneville. 



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