Part 1 of 2. Administration and Budgeting
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| Section 1: General Administrative Information |
| Process Information: |
| Date Proposal Submitted & Finalized |
Status |
Form Generator |
| January 10, 2006 |
Finalized |
Alan Schmidt |
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| Proposal Type: |
New |
| Proposal Number: |
200732500 |
| Proposal Name: |
UPA Wenatchee Subbasin Complexity Proposal |
| Agency, Institution or Organization: |
Chelan County Natural Resources Department |
| Short Description: |
Five potential complexity projects are being proposed for funding to benefit Upper Columbia spring Chinook, steelhead and bull trout. Funds are also requested for unidentified potential complexity projects to assist in meeting UPA metric goals. |
| Information Transfer: |
PISCES. Contact Chelan County Natural Resource Department for reports. |
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| Project Proposal Contacts |
| Contact |
Organization |
Address |
Phone/Email |
Roles |
Notes |
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Form Submitter |
| Alan Schmidt |
Chelan Country Natural Resources Program |
316 Washington St. Suite 401
Wenatchee WA 98801 |
Ph: 509.667.6567
Fax: 509.667.6527
Email: alan.schmidt@co.chelan.wa.us |
Form Submitter |
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All Assigned Contacts |
| Joy Juelson |
Chelan County Natural Resource Program |
316 Washington St. Suite 401
Wenatchee WA 98801 |
Ph: 509.667.6346
Fax: 509.667.6527
Email: joy.juelson@co.chelan.wa.us |
Administrative Contact
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| Alan Schmidt |
Chelan Country Natural Resources Program |
316 Washington St. Suite 401
Wenatchee WA 98801 |
Ph: 509.667.6567
Fax: 509.667.6527
Email: alan.schmidt@co.chelan.wa.us |
Project Lead
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| Section 2: Project Location |
| Sponsor Province: |
Columbia Cascade |
ARG Province: |
No Change |
| Sponsor Subbasin: |
Wenatchee |
ARG Subbasin: |
No Change |
| Location(s) at which the action will be implemented |
| Latitude |
Longitude |
Waterbody |
Location Description |
County/State |
Subbasin |
Primary? |
| 47.33
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120.34
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Lower Wenatchee |
CMZ Site 17, a 21.6-acre site at RM 17.1 on right bank of Wenatchee River, at confluence of Peshastin Creek and the Wenatchee River |
Chelan, Washington |
Wenatchee |
No |
| 47.30
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120.26
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Lower Wenatchee River |
CMZ Site 6, a 23.3 acre site at RM 3.5 on left bank of Wenatchee River |
Chelan, Washington |
Wenatchee |
No |
| 47.34
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120.40
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Lower Wenatchee River |
CMZ Site 20, a 67.2-acre site at RM 24.8 on right bank of Wenatchee River, at the confluence of Icicle Creek and the Wenatchee River |
Chelan, Washington |
Wenatchee |
No |
| 47.47
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120.42
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Nason Creek |
CMZ Site N4, a 4.6-acre site at RM 1.1 on the right bank of Nason Creek |
Chelan, Washington |
Wenatchee |
No |
| 49.958
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120.9811
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Wenatchee River |
All watersheds in Wenatchee Subbasin (Programmatic) |
Chelan, Washington |
Wenatchee |
No |
| 47.32
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120.32
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Lower Wenatchee River |
CMZ Site 11, an 11.9-acre site at RM 12.5 on left bank of Wenatchee River |
Chelan, Washington |
Wenatchee |
Yes |
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| Section 3: Focal Species |
| Focal Species: |
| Primary |
Secondary |
Additional Species |
Chinook Upper Columbia River Spring ESU
Steelhead Upper Columbia River ESU
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All Resident Fish
Bull Trout
Westslope Cutthroat
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| Section 4: Past Accomplishments |
| Past Accomplishments for Each Fiscal Year of This Project |
This proposal is for funding a new project, and has no past accomplishments.
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| Section 5: Relationships to Other Projects |
| Other Current Projects Related to this Project (any funding source) |
| Funding Source |
Related ID |
Related Project Title |
Relationship |
| PCSRF - WSRFB |
02-1634 |
Lower Icicle Reach-Level Asses |
Perform a reach-level assessment of the lower reach of Icicle Creek, which extends from the confluence with the Wenatchee River to the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery (2.8 river miles). |
| PCSRF - WSRFB |
04-1509 |
Peshastin Creek Off-Channel Development |
Develop an off-channel stream/pond system and riparian vegetation within the Peshastin Creek bypass channel parallel to Peshastin Creek. This component of the project discontinued due to design constraints. |
| Other: SRFB |
BBIHD |
Blackbird Island Habitat Development |
Restore a ½ mile section of high quality off-channel salmon and steelhead spawning and rearing habitat. Lower Wenatchee sub-basin |
| Other: Trout Unlim, Pvt Landowners, WA Cons Com |
Brender |
Brender Creek Sediment Pond |
Final phase of channel stabilization and sediment settling pond project. Addresses off-channel habitat, high sedimentation from Brender Creek, flood control, and riparian restoration. Mission Creek sub-watershed. |
| Other: SRFB, Chelan County Commissioners |
Brender |
Brender Creek Habitat Development |
Create a salmonid rearing pond and step pools to connect upstream to a sedimentation pond that collects unusually heavy soil runoff from Brender Creek. Reopen ½ mile of unavailable tributary habitat and create a high quality half acre in-channel salmon and steelhead pond for summer and overwintering of juveniles. Mission Creek sub-watershed |
| Other: SRFB, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, WA RFEG |
WHIFLRES |
White River Floodplain Restoration |
Reestablish off channel habitat access for salmon and steelhead in an old oxbow at the end of the Sears Creek Road along the White River. Obliteration of the road and removal of two culverts will reestablish fish access into .5 miles of off channel habitat and allow the floodplain to function naturally in this area during high flows. |
| Other: U.S. Forest Service |
WHILJ |
White River Logjam |
[Relationship field left blank] |
| Other: U.S. Forest Service |
WHIOX |
White River Oxbow Restoration Project |
[Relationship field left blank] |
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| Section 6: Biological Objectives |
| Biological Objectives of this Proposed Project |
| Biological Objective |
Full Description |
Associated Subbasin Plan |
Strategy |
Page Nos |
| Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity and structural complexity in both mainstem and tributary streams. Supports overall subbasin goal: "Increase survival of juvenile Upper Columbia steelhead, spring Chinook and bull trout by implementing improvements in habitat conditions." Supports Management Objectives: "Where appropriate, provide instream structures (large wood, rock or other natural materials) that will enhance salmonid habitat diversity, habitat quality and quantity, and channel integrity;" and "Where appropriate restore natural channel form, including reconnection to floodplain." |
Wenatchee |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity and structural complexity for native species in both mainstem and tributary streams. |
263-302 |
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| Section 7: Work Elements |
| Work Elements and Associated Biological Objectives |
| Work Element Name |
Work Element Title |
Description |
Start Date |
End Date |
Estimated Budget |
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation |
Permitting |
Permitting |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$100,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel |
Cast Culvert |
Cast Culvert |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$2,400,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel |
Install complexity project |
Install complexity project |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$2,270,325 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel |
Install Planting Plan |
Install Planting Plan |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$109,875 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel |
Road Resurface |
Road Resurface |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$320,750 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Other |
Adjustment: work elements and itemized budget were off by $109,564 |
This is a programmatic proposal. Costs were estimated. |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2009 |
$109,564 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Other |
PISCES Status Report |
PISCES Status Report |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$20,110 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Other |
Produce Annual Report |
Produce Annual Report |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$8,620 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Coordination |
Coordination |
Coordination |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$69,835 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Manage and Administer Projects |
Manage and Administer Contracts |
Manage and Administer Contracts |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$272,130 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Produce Design and/or Specifications |
Planning and Design |
Planning and Design: Develop 95% designs |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$100,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Produce Design and/or Specifications |
Pre-Permit Application Review |
Pre-Permit Application Review |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$300,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data |
Complete Year 1 Level 1 Effectiveness Monitoring |
Complete Year 1 Level 1 Effectiveness Monitoring |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$50,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data |
Post Construction Implementation Monitoring |
Post Construction Implementation Monitoring |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$9,575 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data |
Post Construction Level 1 Effectiveness Monitoring |
Post Construction Level 1 Effectiveness Monitoring |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$50,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data |
Pre Construction Implementation Monitoring |
Pre Construction Implementation Monitoring |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$9,575 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Restore and enhance in-channel habitat diversity
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data |
Pre Construction Level 1 Effectiveness Monitoring |
Pre Construction Level 1 Effectiveness Monitoring |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2008 |
$50,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Section 8: Budget |
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| Itemized Estimated Budget |
| Item |
Note |
FY 2007 Cost |
FY 2008 Cost |
FY 2009 Cost |
| Personnel |
Salaries |
$140,344 |
$140,344 |
$ 0 |
| Fringe Benefits |
Benefits |
$54,578 |
$54,578 |
$ 0 |
| Travel |
5,000 miles @0.445/mi |
$1,113 |
$1,113 |
$ 0 |
| Overhead |
Indirect @20% |
$53,670 |
$53,670 |
$ 0 |
| Other |
Contractual |
$2,875,475 |
$2,875,475 |
$ 0 |
| Totals |
$3,125,180 |
$3,125,180 |
$ 0 |
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| Total Estimated FY 2007-2009 Budgets |
| Total Itemized Budget | $6,250,359 |
| Total Work Element budget | $6,250,359 |
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| Cost sharing |
| Funding Source or Organization |
Item or Service Provided |
FY 2007 Est Value ($) |
FY 2008 Est Value ($) |
FY 2009 Est Value ($) |
Cash or in-kind? |
Status |
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| Section 9: Project Future |
| Project Future Costs and/or Termination |
| FY 2010 Est Budget |
FY 2011 Est Budget |
Comments |
| $ 0 |
$ 0 |
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| Future Operations & Maintenance Costs |
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| Termination Date |
Comments |
| September 2009 |
Budget estimates are proposed through September 2008. However, it is likely that some projects may extend into 2009. |
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| Final Deliverables |
| Annual report to include implementation and Level I monitoring information. |
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| Section 10: Narrative |
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Part 2 of 2. Reviews of Proposal
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| Administrative Review Group (ARG) Results |
Account Type:
Expense |
Location:
Province: No Change
Subbasin: No Change
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Primary Focal Species
No Change |
| ARG Comments:
[none] |
BPA's in lieu Funding Review of new project proposals (August 3, 2006)
[Download letter and table]
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BPA's in lieu Rating: 1.0
Approx. BPA share of total costs: BPA 100%
Status of Cost Share:
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| Notes: Channel realignment, LWD etc on private lands |
NPCC Final Funding Recommendations (October 23, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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FY 2007 Budget
$1,050,000 |
FY 2008 Budget
$1,050,000 |
FY 2009 Budget
$ 0 |
Total NPCC Rec
$2,100,000 |
| Budget Type: | Expense |
| Budget Category: | ProvinceExpense |
| Recommendation: | Fund
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| Comments: ISRP fundable in part:as per ISRP comments, funding is provided for securing land owner agreements and implementation plans. Funding for implementation is contingent for favorable ISRP and Council review of implementation plans. |
NPCC Draft Funding Recommendations (September 15, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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FY 2007 Budget
$1,050,000 |
FY 2008 Budget
$1,050,000 |
FY 2009 Budget
$ 0 |
Total NPCC Rec
$2,100,000 |
FY 2007 MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
FY 2008 MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
FY 2009 MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
Total MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
| Budget Category: | ProvinceExpense |
| Comments: |
| NPCC Staff Comments: ISRP fundable in part:as per ISRP comments, funding is provided for securing land owner agreements and implementation plans. Funding for implementation is contingent for favorable ISRP and Council review of implementation plans.
Local or MSRT Comments: See Washington guidance
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Independent Scientific Review Panel Final Review (August 31, 2006)
[Download full document]
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| Recommendation: Fundable in part
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| NPCC Comments: Reconnecting potential floodplain habitats is definitely worthwhile, but this proposal does not provide enough information to enable a technical evaluation of the merits of each project individually. In some of the site descriptions there was insufficient information on how the berms/levees/roads would be breached or otherwise removed to reconnect the river with potential floodplain habitats, or what habitat conditions (e.g., acres of wetland ponds, riparian terraces, side channels, etc.) would be created after access is restored. Without this information, it was difficult to assess the potential benefits of each site scientifically. Therefore, the ISRP recommends partial funding for this project until the plans for each site are more fully developed and landowner agreements are finalized. Given the high total cost of the reconnecting the five floodplain sites, each location should be treated as an individual project and justified more completely. It is highly likely that these floodplain reconnection projects could have real benefits to fish and wildlife in the Wenatchee subbasin, but each area deserves a more complete description, a landowner agreement, and a reasonable monitoring plan. We suggest that funding be provided for securing agreements and developing thorough engineering plans, with implementation contingent on preparation of more complete proposals for each site. |
Independent Scientific Review Panel Preliminary Review (June 2, 2006)
[Download full document]
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| Recommendation: Fundable in part
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| NPCC Comments: Reconnecting potential floodplain habitats is definitely worthwhile, but this proposal does not provide enough information to enable a technical evaluation of the merits of each project individually. In some of the site descriptions there was insufficient information on how the berms/levees/roads would be breached or otherwise removed to reconnect the river with potential floodplain habitats, or what habitat conditions (e.g., acres of wetland ponds, riparian terraces, side channels, etc.) would be created after access is restored. Without this information, it was difficult to assess the potential benefits of each site scientifically. Therefore, the ISRP recommends partial funding for this project until the plans for each site are more fully developed and landowner agreements are finalized. Given the high total cost of the reconnecting the five floodplain sites, each location should be treated as an individual project and justified more completely. It is highly likely that these floodplain reconnection projects could have real benefits to fish and wildlife in the Wenatchee subbasin, but each area deserves a more complete description, a landowner agreement, and a reasonable monitoring plan. We suggest that funding be provided for securing agreements and developing thorough engineering plans, with implementation contingent on preparation of more complete proposals for each site. |
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