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Responses to CommentsIdaho Power Company2. Develop, in consultation with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, programs in the following areasof PM&E development of funding opportunities, educational development, and culturalenhancements:a. Funding for costs of tribal staff time and travel cost associated with cultural resourcesPM&E implementationb. Support for educational development programs, including scholarship/training fundsc. Support for ongoing and future cultural enhancement projects in consultation with theShoshone-Bannock TribesRESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-190Any reasons for rejecting specific recommendations of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes areincluded in the FLA, per FERC regulations, and parties with standing to take issue with thosereasons will have the legal opportunity to do so.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-191See Response to Comment SBT1-2.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-192See Response to Comment SBT1-2.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-193With respect to the question, “Was there any specific survey….Why or why not?”—if NativeAmericans were recreating within the study area while studies (Technical Reports E.5-2., E.5-3.,E.5-4., E.5-5.) were being conducted, they would have had the opportunity to be interviewed onsite and/or via one or both of the mail surveys.With respect to the question, “Was data gathered…carried into this section?”—no, data gatheredfrom the cultural resources/archeological reports were not carried into this section.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-194IPC believes that the tribes were given ample opportunity to provide input into recreation issuesand the goals and design of recreational-use studies during this relicensing proceeding. The FCPwas sent out for review and comment in 1997, but the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes did notcomment on it. Tribes were invited and welcome to attend Recreation Work Group meetings andprovide input, but the tribes did not (see FLA, Consultation Appendix, section I, Attachment G).IPC also conducted a number of field trips in Hells Canyon; the tribes did participate in some ofthese and provided input, which was considered by IPC. Finally, 36 Collaborative Teammeetings were held from 1996 through 2002 during which the tribes had an opportunity toprovide input on all issues, including recreation. With respect to studies, IPC believes that thestudies conducted are adequate. IPC conducted extensive consultation and public review ofPage 78Hells Canyon Complex
Idaho Power CompanyResponses to Commentsrecreation studies and modified studies based on that review. The Recreation Work Group wasinstrumental in developing and refining studies and providing input as the studies progressed.See the FLA, Consultation Appendix, section I.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-195This paragraph accurately describes the existing/present contemporary conditions.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-196IPC is not obligated to set forth federal trust responsibilities. As to alleged off-reservation treatyrights, see Response to Comment SBT1-2 above.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-197IPC would purchase lands from willing sellers, who would most likely be private landowners.State and federal lands are not for sale.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-198As to off-reservation treaty rights, see Response to Comment SBT1-2 above.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-199See Response to Comment SBT1-198.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-200See Response to Comment SBT1-198.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-201See Response to Comment SBT1-198.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-202IPC cannot modify the Payette National Forest Plan. Also, see Response to Comment SBT1-198.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-203IPC cannot modify the Payette National Forest Plan. Also, see Response to Comment SBT1-198.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-204The Bureau of Reclamation owns and operates the American Falls Reservoir. The operations ofthe HCC do not influence or otherwise have an effect on the operations of the American Fallsproject.Hells Canyon Complex Page 79
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