will Dccuf. in addition 10 that called .for by the programs 90 percent survwal -standard. Such spill 

 increases would narrow iurther.Jhe survival differences. between the two alternatives 



In view of these factors, the Council behaves the two alternatives are virtually 

 indistinguishable. In the longer term, this issue underscores Congress charge that alternatives to 

 spill be explored. The Council calls for such alternatives m- measures tor bypass, transportation. 

 the Water Budget and various production measures In the interim period, the Council believes 

 there is a role for spill m protecting agamsi catastrophic losses of anadromous fish stocks in very 

 low water years Avoiding such losses merits exceptional measures, and the current spill program 

 Should help accomplish this important objective In this connection, the Council notes that the 

 program provides, 30 days more spill at Ice Harbor and Lower Monumental dams than the 

 proposed amendment would The Council believes the present prognm spill requirements, in 

 combination with measures included or proposed for inclusion in the program on bypass, 

 transportation and various production measures, are more effective and less costly alternatives for 

 increasing upriver runs in a biologically sound manner (16USC 839b(h)(6)(C),) ■ 



404(b)(17)'COE The Corps' prop osed amendments regarding transportation called for: 1) full 

 transDortation of all species in all flow years, 2) deletion of language calling for preparation of a 

 comprehensive report on transportation activitv and 3i crediting of transportation benefits to non- 

 collector projects (Lower Monumental Ice Harbor, John Day The Dalles and Bonneville dams) 

 The Council proposes to reject the first and thira portions of the application and to accept the 

 second part. In addition, the Council is including language m the program recognizing the fishery 

 agencies and tribes' responsibility to set transportation policy .... 



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