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9.39.3 ASSESSMENT OF CUMULATIVE EFFECTS(Complete Study; Develop Methods: June 1987)1103(b)(2)Develop methods for assessing the cumulative effects ofhydroelectric development upon <strong>fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>wildlife</strong> in the ColumbiaRiver Basin.ACTION ITEM ACTIVITY SUMMARY:Objectives:To review all pertinent literature on potential cumulativehydroelectric effects, for specific key <strong>fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>wildlife</strong> species; toanalyze existing techniques for assessment of identified cumulativeeffects; to develop an array of recommended pertinent assessmenttechniques for a cumulative effects method; <strong>and</strong> to develop ahypothetical example of a cumulative assessment using the method.Background <strong>and</strong> Progress to Date:Plans:Projects:Development of a cumulative effects method supported the Council'sdesire to have all applications or proposals for hydroelectricdevelopment reviewed in a consolidated manner. Project 84-4 1(completed in 1987) developed a methodology to assess potentialcumulative effects.BPA has no plans for further funding.No BPA-funded projects.2 4 9

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