FY 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide proposal 199600500

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleIndependent Scientific Advisory Board
Proposal ID199600500
OrganizationColumbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Foundation (CBFWF)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameKathie Titzler
Mailing address2701 SW First Ave., Suite 200 Portland, OR 97201
Phone / email5032290191 / kathie@cbfwf.org; emerrill@nwppc.org
Manager authorizing this projectTom Giese
Review cycleMainstem/Systemwide
Province / SubbasinMainstem/Systemwide /
Short descriptionProvide independent scientific advice and recommendations on issues related to regional fish and wildlife recovery programs under the Northwest Power Act, the Endangered Species Act, and tribal treaties.
Target speciesNA
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
1996 Review of the FWP. NPPC Report 96-6 by the Independent Scientific Group: Return to the River.
1997 Completed 8 reviews requested by NMFS and the Council including reviews of downstream passage for salmon, PIT Tag research, NMFS Waiver of Dissolved Gas Standard, ecological impacts of BiOp flow provisions on Hungry Horse and Libby resident fishes.
1998 Completed 8 reviews requested by NMFS, the Council, and Congress including review of the Corps Capital Construction Program, PIT tag workplan, and the Multi-Species Framework Scientific Principles.
1999 Completed 7 reviews requested by NMFS, the Council, and Congress including review of the Corps Capital Construction Program (adult passage and scientific overview), a scientific synthesis of recovery plans, and NMFS's Anadromous Fish Appendix.
2000 Completed 5 reviews including reviews of Council's Artificial Production Review performance standards, The Dalles spill research program, and the impact of estuary conditions on the FWP. Conducted most of Model Synthesis Review (2001).
2001 Completed 7 reviews including reviews of salmon recovery strategies, the role of hatchery surplus, models (PATH, CRI, EDT, ICBEMP, COHORT), Lower Snake River flow augmentation studies, emergency spill, and 2000 FWP biological objectives.
2002 Completion of one review to date: Review of Council briefing document, "Mainstem Passage Strategies in the Columbia River System: Transportation, Spill, and Flow Augmentation." Also working on Supplementation and Tributary Habitat reviews.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
198907201 Independent Scientific Advisory Board Support BPA-DOE contract to pay for Dr. Charles Coutant's ISAB services.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
1. Foster a scientific approach to fish and wildlife recovery and the use of sound scientific methods in research related to the programs of the NMFS, the Council, and the Tribes. A. Evaluate the Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program scientific principles to ensure they are consistent with the best available science. Task duration varies and is determined at time of assignment. $4,483,300 Yes
B. Evaluate the Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program on its scientific merits in time to inform amendments to the fish and wildlife program and before the Council requests recommendations from the region. $0 Yes
C. Evaluate National Marine Fisheries Service recovery activities for Columbia River Basin stocks and aspects of the recovery process when requested. $0 Yes
C.1. Review the scientific and technical issues associated with efforts to improve anadromous fish survival through all life stages, based on adaptive management approaches. $0 Yes
C. 2. Review and provide advice on priorities for conservation and recovery efforts, including research, monitoring and evaluation. $0 Yes
D. Evaluate the scientific merits of plans and measures proposed to ensure satisfaction and continuation of tribal treaty fishing rights in the Columbia River Basin. $0 Yes
E. Provide scientific advice and review of topics identified as critical to fish recovery and conservation in the Columbia River Basin. $0 Yes
2. Operate the ISAB (CBFWF) a) prepare and administer contracts with individual members of the ISAB for their services $39,505
b) provide the administrative activities of the ISAB including administrative and logistical support $0
CBFWA Cost Pool Allocation 12.8% $62,443
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
This section is not applicable. This is an ongoing project called for in the FWP that is funded on an annual basis. It does not have a termination date or sunset provision, but could be terminated at any time on agreement of the sponsoring agencies. $0
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007
$705,000$729,000$754,000$780,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2003 cost
Personnel FTE: .45 $26,500
Fringe $12,455
Supplies $300
Travel $250
Indirect CBFWA Cost Pool Allocation - 12.8% $62,443
Subcontractor ISAB members $448,330
$550,278
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2003 cost$550,278
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2003 budget request$550,278
FY 2003 forecast from 2002$747,005
% change from forecast-26.3%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Other budget explanation

CBFWA prepares and administers contracts with individual members of the ISAB. ISAB members are paid an hourly rate for services. Time and tasks are recorded on a timesheet, which is submitted to CBFWA and Council staff for approval. Billable tasks must be officially approved by Council and NMFS. ISAB members are reimbursed for travel costs associated with board services pursuant to CBFWA’s travel policy which is consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, 41 CFR 301 (1998). Budget allocation for each ISAB member is determined during the contracting process each fiscal year based on the member’s previous participation, availability in the upcoming year, and role as an officer (if applicable).


Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

Recommendation:
Not applicable - no response required
Date:
Aug 2, 2002

Comment:

Not applicable, conflict of interest.
Recommendation:
NWPPC responsibility
Date:
Oct 24, 2002

Comment:


Recommendation:
NWPPC responsibility
Date:
Oct 24, 2002

Comment:

Project #199600500 – ISAB – has reduced their budget from $681,816 to $550,277, for a savings of $131,539. These are cost savings in the Contractor Hourly Services and Travel budget.
Recommendation:
Not Reviewed
Date:
Nov 5, 2002

Comment:

Not applicable, conflict of interest.
Recommendation:
Date:
Jan 21, 2003

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit
Indirect. ISAB advises fish and wildlife recovery efforts on the use of sound scientific methods in research related to the programs of the NMFS, the Council, and the Tribes.

Comments
Not Reviewed

Already ESA Required?
No

Biop?
No


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund (Tier 3)
Date:
Jun 11, 2003

Comment:

Category:
3. Other projects not recommended by staff

Comments:
Placeholder


Recommendation:
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:


REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
Date:
May 2005
FY05 NPCC start of year:FY06 NPCC staff preliminary:FY06 NPCC July draft start of year:
$550,000 $550,000 $550,000

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website