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1985 HIGHLIGHTS 



1985 was the second full year of operation for two 300 megawatt coal-fired 

 units. Over 4,560,700 gross megawatt hours of electricity were 

 generated. The number of start-ups was down to 21 compared to 29 in 1984 

 and a high of 58 in 1983. As a result the consumption of oil fell to 

 2,743 tonnes, compared to 3,700 tonnes in 1984 and 13,756 tonnes in 1983. 



Monitoring information collected in both Canada and the United States was 

 exchanged on a quarterly basis. In general the sampling locations, 

 frequency of collection, and parameters met the requirements identified in 

 the Technical Monitoring Schedules. Air quality monitoring in Montana was 

 conducted only until the end of June because of funding restrictions. 

 Sulfation sites, however, were operated for the entire year. 



The United States received a continuous flow in the East Poplar River 

 throughout the year which exceeded the minimum flow requirements 

 recommended to Governments by the International Joint Commission. On 

 April 2, 1985, Montana requested delivery of the 617 cubic decametres of 

 on-demand release it is entitled to. The requested amount was not 

 delivered In the 37-day period requested but was delivered within 40 

 days. Runoff in the basin was again below normal during 1985. 



Boron and total dissolved solids concentrations in the East Poplar River 

 were below the long-term and short-term objectives recommended by the 

 International Joint Commission to Governments. There were no exceedances 

 of other water quality objectives recommended to Governments by the 



