Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Policy/Technical Involvement and Planning in the Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project |
| Proposal ID | 199506425 |
| Organization | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Bill Hopley |
| Mailing address | 600 Capitol Way N. Olympia, WA 98501-1091 |
| Phone / email | 3609022749 / hoplecwh@dfw.wa.gov |
| Manager authorizing this project | Bill Hopley |
| Review cycle | FY 2001 Ongoing |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / Yakima |
| Short description | Manage policy and technical oversight of the Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project via the project's Policy Group and Scientific and Technical Advisory Group as delineated in the agreed-upon project management structure |
| Target species | |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
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Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
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Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
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| 1987 |
Draft Master Plan submitted as stipulated by the NPPC in the 1984 Fish and Wildlife Program. NPPC approves the Master Plan as "a reasonable basis upon which the BPA may proceed to fund predesign work". |
| 1990 |
Preliminary Design Report resulting in conditional approval to proceed with the final design phase of the Yakima Production Project. |
| 1992 |
Draft EIS issued presenting the "seven stock alternative" to supplement all salmon and steelhead stocks in the Yakima basin concurrently. |
| 1993 |
Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project Planning Status Report, Volumes 1 through 5 completed. (spring chinook and coho revised 1995 and currently in revision) |
| 1995 |
Biological Specifications Work Group completed two critical planning documents to guide design and operation of the Cle Elum Supplementation Research Facility. |
| 1996 |
Final EIS issued. Preferred alternative to produce upper Yakima spring chinook juveniles at a hatchery facility to be located at Cle Elum, WA. The preferred alternative also included feasibility studies to test potential reintroduction of coho. |
| 1996 |
Construction contract awarded for Cle Elum Supplementation Research Facility. |
| 1996 |
Ground breaking ceremonies at Cle Elum, WA. |
| 1997 |
First adult upper Yakima spring chinook are delivered to Cle Elum Supplementation Research Facility. |
| 1997 |
Construction of main facility is complete. |
| 1998 |
Second year of upper Yakima spring chinook brood stock collection for Cle Elum. |
| 1999 |
First release of yearling upper Yakima spring chinook from acclimation sites. |
| 1999 |
Third year of upper Yakima spring chinook brood stock collection for Cle Elum |
| 2000 |
Second release of yearling upper Yakima spring chinook from acclimation sites. |
| 2000 |
Fourth year of upper Yakima spring chinook brood stock collection for Cle Elum. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
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Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
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| 1. Provide Policy coordination and management oversight of the Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project in cooperation with the Yakama Indian Nation |
a. Participate in and attend Policy Group meetings to develop Project policy and ensure implementation. |
ongoing |
$39,000 |
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b. Within the YKFP Policy Group, assist in developing decisions and providing input to BPA to the extent those directions and decisions affect the implementation and outcome of the Project. |
ongoing |
$9,750 |
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c. Within the YKFP Policy Group manage the YKFP Adaptive Management cycle which includes participation in the Project Annual Review and review of the Project Status Reports, the Uncertainty Resolution Plan, and recommendations brought forward by STAC. |
ongoing |
$3,250 |
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d. Within the YKFP Policy Group, assist in developing and presenting information to the PPC as appropriate. |
ongoing |
$3,250 |
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e. Within the YKFP Policy Group, facilitate refinement and maintenance of a YKFP project management structure. |
ongoing |
$3,250 |
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f. Within the YKFP Policy Group, participate in developing budget allotments and contracting directions. |
ongoing |
$3,250 |
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g. Within the YKFP Policy Group, coordinate all environmental compliance (NEPA) activities related to the Project with BPA and YIN |
ongoing |
$3,250 |
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| 2. Provide Technical and Scientific Coordination of the Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project in cooperation with the Yakama Indian Nation. |
a. Manage and direct all WDFW management, administrative, science and technical personnel participating in Project activities. |
ongoing |
$97,500 |
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b. Within the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee, assist in management of standing and temporary committees assigned to STAC including the Monitoring Implementation Planning Team. |
ongoing |
$48,750 |
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c. Within the STAC, coordinate the adaptive management cycle: review and develop proposed amendments to the Project Status Report, and Uncertainty Resolution Plan and present to the Policy Group. |
ongoing |
$12,188 |
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d. Attend Policy Group meetings and present technical recommendations, budget proposals, adaptive management amendments, or advice to the Policy Group as appropriate. |
ongoing |
$12,188 |
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e. Attend STAC meetings and participate in review and coordination of all biologic aspects of the YKFP and the activities within the basin which affect the YKFP. |
ongoing |
$12,187 |
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f. Within the STAC, assist in developing budget recommendations including allotments to accomplish tasks as approved by the Policy Group. |
ongoing |
$12,187 |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2005 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
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| $275,800 | $292,500 | $284,000 | $267,800 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2001 cost |
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| Personnel |
FTE: 2.3 (28 staff months) |
$140,000 |
| Fringe |
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$35,000 |
| Supplies |
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$20,000 |
| Travel |
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$15,500 |
| Indirect |
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$49,500 |
| $260,000 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $260,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $260,000 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $275,000 |
| % change from forecast | -5.5% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
Refinement from expenditure history
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
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Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: no
Date:
Jul 14, 2000
Comment:
The budget has reduced due to refinement from expenditure history. The WA SRT is unable to provide a comprehensive review of this program using the project proposals submitted for BPA funding. A technical review should be performed in coordination with the annual program review currently being provided by YKFP.
Recommendation:
Date:
Sep 8, 2000
Comment:
Recommendation: For FY 2001, it is our recommendation that funding for this project be reduced $60,000 to $200,000. At this level, there should be adequate funds for all necessary activities and there should not be any adverse impacts on WDFW's implementation of the YKFP. The CBFWA comments recommended a technical review be performed of this proposal during the Project Annual Review. We agree and also suggest that the proposal/project be reviewed as part of a Council Step Review of the YKFP.
Background: This proposal has two initiatives (objectives):
- Provide policy coordination and management oversight of the YKFP in cooperation with the Yakama Nation
- Provide technical and scientific coordination of the YKFP in cooperation with the Yakama Nation
The FY 2001 request is for $260,000. The FY 2000 request was for $275,000. Based on FY 2000 analysis of end of year un-obligated project balances, there is a balance of $185,000. This balance of funds could be either returned to the Anadromous Fish Placeholder or retained and credited toward a Council approved budget for 2001. (See explanation below.)
The recommended funding level for this proposal for FY 2001 is $200,000.
The activities funded under this proposal are an important element in the co-management of the YKFP. The CBFWA comments recommended a technical review be performed of this proposal during the Project Annual Review. We agree and also suggest that the proposal/project be reviewed as part of a Council Step Review of the YKFP. The level of expenditures under this project in 1999 (covering most of the period of FY 2000) was below plan in large part due to staff re-assignments at the Department level. The budget request for FY 2000 (August 2000 through July 2001) is $175,000. When the balance in the current contract budget period is accounted for, $89,980 of FY 2000 funds are needed to fully fund this project in FY 2000 (August 2000 through July 2001). As a result, $185,000 could be either returned to the Anadromous Fish Placeholder or retained and credited toward a Council approved budget for 2001.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000
Comment:
Per BPA end-of-year review. Carry-forward $185,000 to complete budget of $200,000.
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: |
| $186,700 |
$186,700 |
$186,700 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website