FY 2003 Upper Snake proposal 200302400
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 |
|---|---|
| 33010 Narrative | Narrative |
| 33010 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| Upper Snake: Snake Upper Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Upper Snake: Snake Upper Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Letter from S. McNary (BPA) to D. Moser (Shoshone-Bannock Tribes) RE: Funding decision on project 333010 | Correspondence |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Fish Production Program |
| Proposal ID | 200302400 |
| Organization | Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (SBT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Hunter Osborne |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 306 Fort Hall, ID 83203 |
| Phone / email | 2084783773 / hosborne@shoshonebannocktribes.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | David Moser |
| Review cycle | Upper Snake |
| Province / Subbasin | Upper Snake / Upper Snake |
| Short description | Assess history, current status and future fish production needs of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in the Upper Snake Subbasin. |
| Target species | |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 43.035 | -112.1252 | Fort Hall Indian Reservation |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Feasibility study report, joint culture facilities for the resident fish substitution program on the Snake River above Hells Canyon in Idaho. CH2M Hill, Boise, ID. |
| 1996 | The Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute Tribes master plan for the Fort Hall resident fish hatchery, Montgomery-Watson, 671 Riverpark Lane, Suite 200, Boise, ID. |
| 1998 | Upper Snake River Fish Culture Facility, Environmental Assessment. DOE/EA-1213, Bonneville Power Administration, PO Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208. |
| 1998 | Purchase of hatchery property. |
| 1999 | Assessment of genetic integrity and distribution of native Yellowstone cutthroat trout on the Fort Hall Reservation |
| 2000 | Design and engineering of Joint Culture Facility, FishPro, Port Orchard, WA 98366. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9201000 | Habitat Restoration/Enhancment Fort Hall Reservation | Has provided bulk of data on status of Fort Hall Reservation fish populations, including Yellowstone cutthroat trout. |
| 980002 | Snake River Native Salmonid Assessment | Assessment of the status of native salmonids in the Middle and Upper Snake River (Idaho Fish and Game) |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine status of hatchery production, stocking and harvest needs of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in the Upper Snake Subbasin, specifically, Blackfoot River, Portneuf River, Chesterfield Reservoir, Blackfoot Reservoir and American Falls Reservoir. | a. Formation of Scientific Oversight Committee to assess current fish production and stocking practices in the subbasin. | 1 | $0 | Yes |
| b. The Scientific Oversight Committee will compile and analyze existing information on production and stocking practices in the subbasin. | 1 | $45,000 | Yes | |
| c. The Scientific Oversight Committee will draft a report outlining hatchery production, stocking and harvest needs of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and others in the Upper Snake Subbasin | 1 | $45,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Implementation of recommendations of Scientific Oversight Committee on fish production in the Upper Snake Subbasin and the Fort Hall Reservation. | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Implementation of recommendations of Scientific Oversight Committee on fish production in the Upper Snake Subbasin and the Fort Hall Reservation. | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Operation and maintenance of implemented recommendations of Scientific Oversight Committee on fish production in the Upper Snake Subbasin and the Fort Hall Reservation. | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Operation and maintenance of implemented recommendations of Scientific Oversight Committee on fish production in the Upper Snake Subbasin and the Fort Hall Reservation. | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitoring and evaluation of implemented recommendations of Scientific Oversight Committee on fish production in the Upper Snake Subbasin and the Fort Hall Reservation. | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitoring and evaluation of implemented recommendations of Scientific Oversight Committee on fish production in the Upper Snake Subbasin and the Fort Hall Reservation. | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Subcontractor | Consultants for analysis of production needs. | $90,000 |
| $90,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $90,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $90,000 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone-Bannock Tribes | Office supplies, staff for coordination of meetings, office space. | $10,000 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable only if response is adequate
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed for a number of reasons. This is the follow-up proposal to the now-terminated Joint Culture Facility project.The proposal is inadequate for technical review in its current state. It is primarily a plan for a plan, rather than a detailed proposal. While it describes in some detail the history of the Joint Culture project that led to this new proposal, it fails to provide any meaningful details on the specific tasks proposed for the Scientific Oversight Team's consideration, a timeline for the project, and criteria for membership on the Scientific Oversight Team. Responses provided during the project presentation indicated that these criteria had not yet been developed, nor had any steps been taken to establish a Technical Oversight Committee that would likely be charged to develop the criteria, tasks, and timeline for the Scientific Oversight Team. Similar information on the tasks, timeline, and criteria for membership on the Technical Oversight Committee is also lacking and needs to be provided.
Comment:
CBFWA found that it was difficult to decipher what was being proposed. Bringing a group of experts together chosen from all competing entities within a specific geographical area would provide direction for resident fish resources in the upper Snake River province; however, specific rules for who and how they will be selected, and safeguards that would ensure independence of the board are not supplied. Once established, would this group continue? If so, why were no funds allocated to out-year budgets? CBFWA believes that the general concept is good but unless the proponent provides additional detail, the current proposal is inadequate. Responses to ISRP concerns still do not provide specifics about this process. CBFWA proposes that the sponsors consult with the CDAT to develop procedures to appoint board members.Comment:
Not fundable. This is the follow-up proposal to the now-terminated Joint Culture Facility project. The response addresses some of the ISRP's concerns; however, it provides little additional information on the organization and membership of the TOC (Technical Oversight Committee) and SOT (Scientific Oversight Committee) beyond that provided in the original proposal. It still fails to provide substantive detail on SOT member criteria, tasks, etc. Curiously, the CBFWA technical review reflects these same concerns (in some detail), yet the CBFWA funding category was "High Priority".Comment:
Project Issue 3: New projects that were prioritized by the Upper Snake Province group
The province group reached a consensus that the following new projects were of the highest management priority after funding the ongoing projects discussed above. There are two projects recommended:
(b) Shoshone Bannock Tribe # 33010 (Fish Production Program) ($78,850 in Fiscal Year 2003 only)
This is the follow- up proposal to a past, but now-terminated project -- Joint Culture Facility (199500600). The ISRP provided a "Not fundable" recommendation for this new proposal. CBFWA technical review reflects similar concerns to those of the ISRP, but provided a funding category was "High Priority".
Council Recommendation: The Council recommends that this project be funded with a modest amount to develop a master plan that will address the principal objective of making a determination regarding possible hatchery intervention in the conservation of Yellowstone cutthroat trout. The master plan will investigate the potential of using the hatchery property purchased in 1998) (i.e. Crystal Springs site) with Bonneville funds (under the old "Joint Culture" project. It is anticipated that this master plan will address the needs of the species as defined by and taking into account the objectives of the other fishery managers in the area. Funding in Fiscal Year 2003 only, at $78,850, for the completion of this product. No others funds are recommended at this time.
BPA Funding Decision
Fund when Funds available. Not critical.
Apr 30, 2003
Comment:
Phase 3 will be initiated upon resolution of identified issues. BPA anticipates further discussion with the Council regarding the strong concerns expressed by the ISRP, and will reengage with the Council regarding applicability of this project to the FCRPS mitigation responsibility prior to issuing a final decision.Comment:
Phase III. One year needs assessment.Comment: