■ ■ ." The Council believes that the program must be m operation for a reasonable time before its 

 strengths and weaknesses become evident To ensure tr.at the recommended amendments are 

 well-substantiated ana clearly presentee the Cqupcm aiso has established requirements tor 

 applications to amiend tne program The Councn. on its own motion, may amend the program at 

 anytime. 



Whetner an amendment is proposed by the Council or recommended by another entity, 

 amendments to tne program must satisfy the criteria established by the Northwest Power Act. 

 including the Act s requirements tor public comment and consultation The Council s amendment 

 process also must accommodate the provision m section 4(g)(3) of the Act tor incorporating 

 objectives of the various states and tribes into the program the requirement of section 4(h)(2) that 

 the Council consider program amendments before review or major revision of the regional energy 

 plan, and the direction m section 4(h)(9) to act on recommendations within one year after their 

 receipt. 



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1404. MEASURES 



(b) Applications for Amendment 



(2) The Northwest Power Act requires the Council to review the Northwest Power Plan at 

 least every five years and to request recommendations to amend the Columbia River Basin 



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