FY 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide proposal 198331900
Contents
Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary
Reviews and Recommendations
Additional documents
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 198331900 Narrative | Narrative |
| 198331900 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| 198331900 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| FY 2005 Powerpoint Presentation Update for Project 198331900 | Powerpoint Presentation |
| FY 2005 Powerpoint Presentation Update for Project 198331900 | Powerpoint Presentation |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | New Marking and Monitoring Techniques for Fish |
| Proposal ID | 198331900 |
| Organization | National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Sandra L. Downing |
| Mailing address | 2725 Montlake Blvd. East Seattle, WA 98112 |
| Phone / email | 2065264652 / sandy.downing@noaa.gov |
| Manager authorizing this project | Douglas B. Dey |
| Review cycle | Mainstem/Systemwide |
| Province / Subbasin | Mainstem/Systemwide / |
| Short description | Develop, install, and evaluate PIT-tag interrogation systems and ancillary equipment to expand the capabilities of the Columbia River Basin (CRB) PIT-tag technology to meet fishery resource stakeholders needs |
| Target species | none |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| systemwide |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| 50, 192 |
| 87 |
| 1194 |
| 193. development of small-stream detection systems |
| 193 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS | Action 85 | NMFS | The Corps shall continue to develop and evaluate improved fish-tracking technologies and computational fluid dynamics (numerical modeling). The ability to integrate these technologies and fluid dynamics shall be assessed as a potentially improved means of determining fish responses to forebay hydraulic conditions. |
| NMFS | Action 87 | NMFS | The Corps and BPA shall assess less-intrusive, PIT-tag interrogation methods at FCRPS juvenile bypass systems with interrogation sites, including McNary, John Day, and Bonneville dams. The Corps and BPA shall also assess providing a similar detection capability for the Ice Harbor juvenile bypass system. |
| NMFS | Action 50 | NMFS | BPA and the Corps shall install necessary adult PIT-tag detectors at appropriate FCRPS projects before the expected return of adult salmon from the 2001 juvenile outmigration. |
| NMFS/BPA | Action 193 | NMFS | The Action Agencies shall investigate state-of-the-art, novel fish detection and tagging techniques for use, if warranted, in long-term research, monitoring, and evaluation efforts. |
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 0 | Note: In most cases multiple years were required to accomplish a task and thus the year of accomplishment is misleading |
| 1985 | Developed tagging techniques for PIT tags |
| 1986 | Developed tagging equipment |
| 1987 | Completed first phase development of an automated data entry station for tagging fish |
| 1987 | Installed and evaluated first prototype PIT-tag interrogation system for juvenile salmon at McNary Dam |
| 1987 | Began planning for and installing PIT-tag interrogation systems for juvenile salmon throughout the CRB |
| 1987 | Installed and evaluated first prototype PIT-tag interrogation system for adult salmon at Lower Granite Dam using juvenile PIT-tag interrogation equipment |
| 1987 | Completed first phase development of a prototype PIT-tag database for the CRB |
| 1988 | Completed initial determination of the effects of PIT-tagging on juvenile salmonids |
| 1988 | Completed development of the first fish diversion gates (slide gates) |
| 1992 | Completed initial evaluation of technical feasability of developing a passive acoustic miniature PIT tag |
| 1993 | Compared overwinter survival of PIT-tagged and CW-tagged hatchery coho in a stream |
| 1994 | Completed predator avoidance testing of PIT tagged vs other tag types |
| 1995 | Conducted study to compare hatchery return rate of PIT-tagged and CW-tagged coho salmon |
| 1995 | Installed and evaluated the first Separation-by-Code system at Lower Granite Dam |
| 1995 | Installed and evaluated the first 2-way and 3-way fish diversion gates at Lower Granite Dam |
| 1996 | Completed study to determine effects of electromagnetic fields on fish reproduction and behavior |
| 1996 | Completed second phase of determining the effects of PIT tags on growth, behavior, and survival of different species of juvenile salmonids |
| 1996 | Installed and evaluated the first prototype 400-kHz flat-plate interrogaton system at Bonneville Dam |
| 1996 | Installed and evaluated Separation-by-Code system at Little Goose Dam |
| 1996 | Developed first prototype underwater towed PIT-tag interrogation system |
| 1997 | Participated in the evaluation of the ISO-based prototype transceiver systems |
| 1997 | Installed and evaluated a 400-kHz PIT-tag interrogation system for juvenile salmon in the Second Powerhouse at Bonneville Dam |
| 1997 | Installed the first version of the computer program MULTIMON at CRB Dams |
| 1998 | Installed and evaluated a 400-kHz PIT-tag interrogation system for adult salmon in the Adult Fish Facility at Bonneville Dam |
| 1998 | Developed prototype 3-way side-to-side fish diversion gate |
| 1998 | Directed fish tests for ISO-based PIT-tag systems for juvenile salmon and participated in ISO transition related planning and technical teams |
| 1998 | Formed the multi-agency team for overseeing the development of the extended-range PIT-tag interrogation system for adult salmonids |
| 1999 | Designed three styles of antenna housings for orifices. |
| 1999 | Installed and evaluated the different orfice antenna housings in Cascades Island Fish Ladder and the exit ladder of the Adult Fish Facility at Bonneville Dam |
| 1999 | Developed evaluation techniques and procedures for determining tag-reading efficiencies of extended-range interrogation systems in orifices |
| 1999 | Obtained video documentation of fish response to PIT-tag antenna housings (no effect) and some preliminary results on proportion of fish using weir overflow vs weir orifice passage routes |
| 1999 | Determined a suitable design and material for weir orifice PIT-tag antenna housing construction |
| 1999 | Started field evaluation of the transceiver systems in fish ladders at Bonneville Dam |
| 1999 | Finished development of the prototype ISO-based flat-plate system at Bonneville Dam. Began evaluation of system. |
| 2000 | Formalize the Adult PIT-Tag Oversight Committee (APTOC) |
| 2000 | Started development work to combine technology from different transceiver systems |
| 2000 | Drafted the requirements document for transceiver systems to detect fish in orifices |
| 2000 | Conducted evaluations of the prototype transceiver systems with fish and in the laboratory |
| 2001 | Procured equipment for installation of the prototype installation (antennas,transceivers, shields) |
| 2001 | Review planning and construction drawings by COE for the prototype interrogation system into Washington Shore Ladder at Bonneville Dam |
| 2001 | Oversaw installation by COE contractors of the prototype interrogation system into Washington Shore Ladder |
| 2001 | Evaluated prototype interrogation system with tagged adult salmonids |
| 2001 | Monitored EMI levels at Bradford A&B Branch, Cascades Island, and both ladders at McNary Dam |
| 2001 | Led multi-agency team investigating leaking antenna problem |
| 2002 | Procured equipment for installations at Bonneville and McNary Dams |
| 2002 | Review planning and construction drawings by COE for installations at Bonneville and McNary Dams |
| 2002 | Technical advisors to installations into fish ladders at Bonneville and McNary Dams |
| 2002 | Installed and evaluated full-flow interrogation system at McNary Dam |
| 2002 | Evaluation of the performance of the installed interrogation systems for adult salmonids at Bonneville and McNary Dams |
| 2002 | Gave technical assistance to Digital Angel's development of auto-tuning and multiplexing components |
| 2002 | Developed hybrid antenna design for in-stream interrogation units |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 200100300 | Adult PIT-tag Detector Installation Work | This project depends on the technology developed by this project for its production installations |
| 199008000 | Columbia River Basin PIT-Tag Information Systems | This project provides the web-based data needed by this project to conduct its analyses tags and |
| 199008001 | PIT-tag purchase and distribution | This project provides our tags |
| 199602000 | CSS of hatchery PIT-tagged chinook | |
| 199302900 | Survival estimates of transported and non-transported salmonids | These two studies are examples of systemwide research, monitoring, and evaluation projects that use the technology developed by this project |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop annual plan | a. refine and develop annual project plan | ongoing | $10,500 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop annual plan | 2004 | 2007 | $45,100 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,800 | $11,100 | $11,400 | $11,800 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Upgrade transceivers to permit multplexing of antennas, auto-tune, improved processing to give transceiver the flexibility to work with small-stream, high-flow, and future interrogation systems. | a. Develop requirements for DSP, hardware (CPU and analog boards), software, power supply, packaging, and communication. | FY03 | $70,800 | Yes |
| b. Hardware/software design | FY03-FY04 | $264,800 | Yes | |
| c. Prototyping and system integrations including producibility review of components | FY03-FY04 | $74,700 | Yes | |
| d. Participate on technical team. Review and write requirements document. Participate in reviewing design plans and monitoring implementation progress. | FY03-FY05 | $57,800 | ||
| 2.In-stream interrogation system | a. Testing at Pasco in FY03 on the auto-tuning and switching components being developed. | FY03 | $24,500 | |
| b. Finish development on remote power systems and antenna systems | FY03-04 | $50,200 | Yes | |
| 3. High-flow interrogation system | a. Participate on technical team - attend meetings, prepare and give presentations. Review requirements document, antenna, receiver, biological and statistical plans for prototype. Monitor implementation progress. | FY03-05 | $82,200 | Yes |
| b. Design, fabricate, and verify performance of the prototype antenna system. | FY03-05 | $77,900 | Yes | |
| c. Make modifications to transceiver to accommodate statistical needs. | FY03-04 | $15,000 | Yes | |
| e. Develop and prepare test plan for biological evaluation of high-flow system installed into Bonneville Dam. Obtain necessary permits. Conduct the biological evaluation. Write summary report | FY03-05 | $6,700 | ||
| 4. Adapt state-of-the-art technology to tagging fish | a. Adapt video technology to make length measurements during tagging. Adapt touch-screen technology for data entry. | ongoing | $50,400 | Yes |
| b. Investigate the technical feasibility of adapting alternative tagging technologies to fisheries applications. Interface with vendors and evaluate prototypes. | ongoing | $11,100 | ||
| 5. Project administration | a. Attend planning and budgetary meetings on the project. Write and monitor subcontracts. Monitor progress to ensure that milestones are met. Write progress reports and annual reports. Provide technical assistance to users of PIT-tag technology. | FY03-05 | $39,500 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hardware/software design | 2004 | 2004 | $104,000 |
| 2. Prototyping and system integrations including producibility review of components | 2004 | 2004 | $158,500 |
| 3. Participate on technical team for upgraded transceiver | 2004 | 2005 | $120,800 |
| 4. Test upgraded transceiver prototype at Pasco and Abernathy | 2004 | 2005 | $73,700 |
| 5. Manufacturing of 4 production units of the upgraded transceiver | 2005 | 2005 | $46,300 |
| 6. Design, fabricate, and verify the performance of a backpack-sized portable transceiver | 2005 | 2007 | $268,000 |
| 7. Participate on technical team for high-flow system | 2004 | 2006 | $121,800 |
| 8. Design, fabricate, and verify performance of the prototype antenna system for high-flow system | 2004 | 2006 | $108,900 |
| 9. Make modifications to transceiver to accommodate statistical needs for high-flow system. | 2004 | 2006 | $16,000 |
| 10. Manufacture 9 transceivers and final production antenna system for high-flow program | 2004 | 2006 | $254,000 |
| 11. Assist with high-flow system installation | 2004 | 2006 | $22,400 |
| 12. Develop and prepare test plan for electronic evaluation of high-flow system. Conduct the electronic evaluation. Write summary report. | 2004 | 2006 | $27,800 |
| 13.Conduct biological evaluation of high-flow system. Write summary report | 2004 | 2006 | $173,100 |
| 14. Adapt state-of-the art technology to tagging fish | 2004 | 2007 | $468,500 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,021,500 | $497,500 | $234,800 | $210,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Flat-plate interrogation system for juvenile salmon at Bonneville Dam | a. Modify sample box and install the new box. | FY03 | $26,300 | |
| b. Assist Digital Angel in evaluating the converted system in-situ in Fall 2002 | FY03 | $3,400 | ||
| c. Evaluate the installed converted system to ensure that it meets or exceeds the performance of the ISO-based system using the Patten-Engineering transceivers. This will be done with electronic and fish tests. | FY03 | $12,200 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1.65 | $135,900 |
| Fringe | $32,400 | |
| Supplies | $23,900 | |
| Travel | $20,300 | |
| Indirect | $103,600 | |
| PIT tags | # of tags: 450 | $1,000 |
| Subcontractor | $560,900 | |
| $878,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $878,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $878,000 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $900,000 |
| % change from forecast | -2.4% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
When the budget was forecased in FY03, it was unknown what the costs of upgrading the transceiver system would be, nor how much in-kind support Digital Angel would give to the effort.
Reason for change in scope
The high value of in-kind support that Digital Angel is giving to the upgraded-transceiver effort.
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Angel | in-kind support of development efforts for the upgraded transceiver | $235,800 | in-kind |
Other budget explanation
Digital Angel will be giving in-kind support for the development efforts of the upgraded transceiver for FY03-05. Estimated worth of the support is $164,700 in FY04 and $55,100 in FY05.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate
Fundable only if response is adequate
Date:
Aug 2, 2002
Aug 2, 2002
Comment:
Generally fundable, but a response is needed. Investigators should prioritize the subprojects and split out the budget into components. Each of the subprojects should include a plan for monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of each task.Action Agency/NMFS RME Group Comments:
HYDRO SUBGROUP -- The proposal sponsors indicate this project addresses RPA Actions 50, 87, 192, and 193. The RME subgroup sees direct and critical association with 50, 87, and 192. However, we question the extent that this project contributes to 193 (RPA Action 193 includes discriminating hatchery and wild fish, tracking fish in oceanic environs, and determining growth and survival for specific wild stocks.
This project provides PIT tag detection infrastructure support, specifically development/refinement of transceivers, antenna, and associated hardware/software used at dams and in small streams. Its current focus is on the expansion of current PIT-tag interrogation technologies for adult PIT detection in fish ladders (RPA Actions 50 and 192) and juvenile PIT detection through high flow systems (e.g., Bonneville second powerhouse corner collector, full-flow surface bypass facilities, and small streams; RPA Action 87). These developments include transceiver upgrades for multiplexing and auto-tuning, and alternative antenna design (e.g., arrays, flat plate).
Juvenile and adult PIT tag detection facilities at dams are critical to estimating reach survival, assessing progress toward hydrosystem performance standards, evaluation of transportation, and addressing critical uncertainties such as delayed transportation mortality, extra mortality, passage through multiple bypasses, and adult return rates.
For purposes of hydrosystem RME and performance standard tracking, objectives 1, 2, and 4 are very relevant. The RME subgroup wants to emphasize the continued importance of development of high flow juvenile PIT detection at the Bonneville second powerhouse corner collector - this is imperative for sustaining sufficient detection rates in the lower Columbia River. We also want to emphasize the continued support of developing adequate adult detection capability in fish ladders. Each is imperative to assessing progress toward hydrosystem performance standards. The Status Monitoring subgroup should assess the priority and adequacy of objective 3, development of in-stream PIT tag interrogation systems. Objective 5, adaptation of state-of-the-art technology to tagging fish (e.g., video technology, spectral analysis) does not appear to be associated with any RPA Action.
ISRP Remarks on RME Group Comments:
The RME comments are primarily descriptive of the proposal. There is no conflict between ISRP and RME comments. We agree the proposal deserves high priority.
Comment:
This is a basic research and development project to support fish marking and monitoring for the Fish and Wildlife Program. It is imperative that as technology is developed, information transfer occurs quickly and efficiently to insure that duplicate development efforts are not initiated by others due to lack of communication. This project addresses RPAs 85 and 87. In the project sponsor response to the ISRP, Objective 3 appears to be redundant to a USFWS study that was originally funded through the Innovative funding category and continues under non-BPA funding. Objective 5 has been offered as a lower priority task by the project sponsor and should be considered for elimination or reduction under a limited funding scenario. CBFWA supports elimination of Objective 5 from the proposal and the budget has been adjusted to reflect these changes.Comment:
The budgets for the submitted BPA Mainstem proposals have been reviewed. The budgets are appropriate for the proposed research. Therefore, reductions in the funding requests without a corresponding reduction in the scope of work would be inappropriate. In our response to the ISRP in August, as asked we prioritized the project's objectives - hopefully that effort will assist you in any future discussions; however, at this time we believe all of the tasks originally submitted are important to the fisheries community. The AFC recommended reducing FY2003 by $61,500 and FY2004 by $234,000 to eliminate Objective 5 from this proposal in concert with the project sponsors response to the ISRP.Comment:
Fundable, agree with CBFWA that this is of Urgent priority. An adequate response was provided prioritizing subprojects and providing budget information by components. The ISRP emphasizes, as does the RME Group, the importance of task 2 to develop and evaluate a high-flow interrogation system for the corner collector at Bonneville Dam. This information would help the region answer longstanding questions concerning SARs for in-river and transported fish. If funded, this project should be coordinated with other monitoring projects to ensure compatibility of objectives, common methods and protocols. This coordination could be accomplished under the favorably reviewed CBFWA proposal #35033.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological BenefitIndirect biological benefits to listed stocks. This project is the development portion of the PIT tag system. It provides PIT tag detection infrastructure support, specifically development and refinement of transceivers, antenna, and associated hardware/software used at dams and in small streams. Juvenile and adult PIT tag detection.
Comments
NMFS proposal. Inappropriate to comment
Already ESA Required?
No
Biop?
Yes
Comment:
Most of project is research and development, not capital construction. NPCC staff recommends designation as capital, inconsistent with historicComment:
Category:1. Council Staff preferred projects that fit province allocation
Comments:
Project is R&D for capital project 2001-003-00, planning and design should be capital, total reflects only expense portion
Comment:
Category:Capital Projects recommended by staff
Comments:
Project is R&D for capital project 200100300, planning and design should be capital
Comment:
Although we appreciate the difficulties that arose this year in deciding on an overall FY03 budget plan for all of the mainstem projects, the current solution of using FY03 levels of funding for FY04 does not work for Project 198331900 (development of PIT-tag technology), which is an R&D-based project whose budget depends on what is being developed. We discovered a budget problem last December and consequently submitted a formal request to the Council requesting a change in budget. This problem got lost in the negotiation shuffle that occurred during January - June. In February and in May, we expressed to Council and NMFS staff that the budget levels being used for discussion were inadequate. We really need a budget closer to $1100K for FY04 than $878K to get the high priority tasks done for this project. The original estimate in May 2002 for FY04 was $1032K and in December 2002, it was $1254K. If we must live within the $878k, we would need to delay some actions and/or reduce scope. We certainly would not recommend a delay to the Corner Collector work, given all of the effort it took to get that project moving. The idea to try to capitalize this project was also raised this spring. I immediately followed up on this approach and learned that it would not satisfy BPA's definition of a capital project (contract of >$1M and having some worth after 10 years). I then wrote to various Council and NMFS staff to provide them with this information. Since it seems to still be on the table, I thought I would add it to this statement. We know that BPA is aware of these aspects for this project.Comment:
Development of PIT detection capability for the Boneville Dam second powerhouse corner collector is a high priority. NPCC recommended capitalizing most all costs associated with this project. This project does not meet criteria for capitalization; project does not provide a future benefit to BPA that would last for 15 years or more. FY04 budget results in deferral of the development of small stream detection capability.REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
expense
Date:
May 2005
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $770,000 | $508,600 | $508,600 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website