FY 2002 Mountain Snake proposal 28026

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleDevelop HGMP’s for LSRCP Programs to address artificial production reforms identified in the FCRPS Biological Opinion and other regional processes.
Proposal ID28026
OrganizationU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Lower Snake River Compensation Plan (USFWS/LSRCP)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameJoe Krakker
Mailing addressUSFWS, LSRCP Office, 1387 S. Vinnell Way Boise, ID, 83709
Phone / email2083785321 / joe_krakker@fws.gov
Manager authorizing this projectDan Herrig, USFWS, LSRCP Coordinator
Review cycleMountain Snake
Province / SubbasinMountain Snake / Salmon
Short descriptionAssess LSRCP Programs to identify needed artificial production reform measures, coordinate proposed reforms among co-managers, select and define potential reforms, and develop funding implementation.
Target speciesSnake River steelhead, Snake River spring/summer chinook, Snake River fall chinook, and Middle Columbia River steelhead, bull trout.
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
45 -114.98 Salmon subbasin
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA
Hatchery RPA Action 169

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription
NMFS Action 169 NMFS The Action Agencies shall fund the development of NMFS-approved HGMPs for implementation, including plans for monitoring and revising them as necessary as new information becomes available. HGMPs have to be completed first for the facilities and programs affecting the most at-risk species (Upper Columbia and Snake River ESUs), followed by those affecting mid-Columbia, and then the Lower Columbia ESUs. HGMPs for all the Columbia basin hatchery programs and facilities should be completed (and approved by NMFS) by the 3-year check-in.

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
2000 * HGMP for LSRCP endemic steelhead program in Tucannon River Basin.
2000 * HGMP for LSRCP endemic steelhead program in Touchet River, Walla Walla River Basin.
* both HGMP's listed above were completed to meet requirements of NMFS 4(d) rule for listed steelhead ESU's and will be included in the proposed analyses of LSRCP programs to assess potential for futher reforms measures.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
RPA Action 170 Will identify capital modifications identified as necessary in the HGMP planning process for LSRCP anadromous fish programs.
RPA Action 173 Will identify LSRCP reforms in the HGMP planning process for implementation.
RPA Action 174 Will coordinate LSRCP marking strategies in regional process.
RPA Action 175 Will coordinate development of safety-net projects affecting LSRCP programs.
RPA Action 176 Will coordinate development of HGMP's for Grande Ronde and Tucannon river spring/summer Chinook safety-net programs.
RPA Action 177 Will coordinate implementation of approved safety-net programs affecting LSRCP programs.
RPA Action 178 Will coordinate development of new safety-net projects affecting LSRCP programs.
RPA Action 179 Will coordinate LSRCP involvement in recovery planning.
RPA Action 180 Will coordinate LSRCP involvement in regional monitoring program.
RPA Action 182 Will coordinate LSRCP involvement in identifying appropriate populations for research.
RPA Action 183 Will coordinate LSRCP involvement in identifying appropriate monitoring.
RPA Action 184 Will coordinate LSRCP involvement in assessing reform measures.
NMFS Art. Prop. Biop Will coordinate development of LSRCP HGMP's which meet requirements for NMFS Artificial Propagation Biological Opinion.
FWS LSRCP bull trout Biop Will coordinate development of LSRCP HGMP's which meet requirements for FWS bull trout Biological Opinion.
NWPPC's Sub basin Planning Will coordinate development of HGMP's for LSRCP programs in the Columbia Plateau, Blue Mountain, and Mountain Snake Provinces which meet objectives developed in sub basin planning.
ESA Recovery Planning Will coordinate development of HGMP's for LSRCP programs which meet requirements of Recovery Plans developed for listed species.
US v Oregon CRFMP Will coordinate development of HGMP's for LSRCP programs which meet the agreements negotiated in the CRFMP.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
1. Develop HGMP’s for LSRCP Programs to address artificial production reforms identified in the FCRPS Biological Opinion and other regional processes. 1. Evaluate each program and identify measures needed to address artificial production reforms identified in FCRPS Biological Opinion for existing LSRCP programs. 2 $128,444
2. Develop appropriate strategies to facilitate any identified reforms for existing LSRCP Programs. 2 $128,444
3. Coordinate proposed LSRCP reforms among LSRCP cooperators, with other co-managers, and with ongoing regional processes. 2 $256,887
4. Develop HGMP’s based on selected reforms. 2 $214,073
5. Write project proposals for funding reform measures. 2 $128,444
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Develop HGMP’s for LSRCP Programs to address artificial production reforms identified in the FCRPS Biological Opinion and other regional processes. 2003 2003 $899,107
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2003
$899,107

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
N.A. $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
N.A. $0
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
N.A. $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
N.A. $0
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
N.A. $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
N.A. $0
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2002 cost
Personnel FTE: costs vary by co-manager $422,279
Fringe costs vary by co-manager $155,867
Supplies $68,313
Travel $52,787
Indirect costs vary by co-manager $157,046
Capital none $0
NEPA none $0
PIT tags # of tags: none $0
Subcontractor none $0
Other none $0
$856,292
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2002 cost$856,292
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2002 budget request$856,292
FY 2002 forecast from 2001$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

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:
Sep 28, 2001

Comment:

No response needed. A scientific review is not applicable. This does not lend itself to technical review, but from a scientific point of view the ISRP is not convinced that HGMP's will actually provide guidance on protecting ESA listed stocks. See general comments on 4-step process.
Recommendation:
High Priority
Date:
Nov 30, 2001

Comment:

Development of the HGMP's (for the LSRCP program) are directed specifically to address hatchery reforms identified in the FCRPS Biop (RPA 169). These reform measures are identified as reform measures that go beyond existing (or non-existing since they have not completed their hatchery production Biop.) NMFS jeopardy criteria (related to hatchery production programs) to obtain additional (off-site mitigation) benefits to get the hydrosystem out of jeopardy. The HGMP was chosen by NMFS, NWPPC, and Federal Caucus as the format for addressing those reforms. These reform actions (unless developed in the normal LSRCP process and fundable under our existing budget) are now mandated to the hydrosystem action agencies (not the LSRCP program). The proposal outlines a coordinated approach to:
  1. assess our existing programs,
  2. identify potential reform measures,
  3. coordinate those measures with the other ongoing regional processes (ESA, US v Oregon, NWPPC, etc. along with our tribal trust and compensation responsibilities), and
  4. develop HGMP's for agreed upon reform measures.
Presently, funding does not exist in the LSRCP budget to accomplish this task (and it is not a LSRCP funding responsibility). This proposal would provide all of the LSRCP co-managers the staff to accomplish the above objectives within the processes we are legally mandated to participate in to address off-site mitigation. Existing LSRCP programs are not legally mandated to develop HGMP's.
Recommendation:
N/A
Date:
Dec 21, 2001

Comment:

A scientific review is not applicable. This does not lend itself to technical review, but from a scientific point of view the ISRP is not convinced that HGMP's will actually provide guidance on protecting ESA listed stocks. See general comments on 4-step process.
Recommendation:
Date:
Feb 1, 2002

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESU
Benefits are indirect. Development of HGMPs will aid regional planning efforts, evaluate the impacts of artificial propagation on listed species, and facilitate the application of hatchery reform.

Comments
The FCRPS BiOp required HGMPs as a critical step in hatchery reform and regional planning

Already ESA Req? No

Biop? Yes


Recommendation:
A
Date:
Feb 11, 2002

Comment:

This project is under the Direct Funding MOA. This will not require additional funds from the Integrated Fish and Wildlife Program. Costs appear to be high compared to previous HGMP development, and BPA will work with the USFWS to refine these estimates.

BPA RPA RPM:
169

NMFS RPA/USFWS RPM:
169


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Apr 19, 2002

Comment:


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Jun 13, 2002

Comment:

This project will be funded through the Direct Funding MOA between the USFWS and BPA under the LSRCP. This will not require additional funds from the Integrated Fish and Wildlife Program. Costs for Phase 2 of HGMP development, will be refined with USFWS.