WRIA 62 WMP 032305 - Washington State Department of Ecology

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4.1.4.4.1 Technical Management Team
The Technical Management Team (TMT) was established by the 2000 Biological Opinions to advise
the operating agencies on dam and reservoir operations for the Federal Columbia River Power System
(FCRPS). The TMT’s mission is to ensure broad technical participation and use of best available
technical information and to encourage consensus in recommendations on operating the FCRPS.
When consensus is not reached, the TMT ensures that the basis for the participant’s recommendations
and Federal decisions is fully explained and documented. Action agencies in coordination with
regional parties through the TMT endeavor to consider the multiple uses of the system while
providing, as a high priority, the measure to benefit listed species.
The TMT implements Biological Opinions and develops and implements Water Management Plans
for the FCRPS. The TMT meets on a regular basis (every other Wednesday between the last week in
March and August 31) and all meetings (including a conference call line) are open to interested
parties. The current representative for Washington State on the TMT is Cindy LaFleur with
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Guidelines for the TMT are included as Appendix G2.
Additional information on the TMT, including membership, can be found at http://www.nwdwc.usace.army.mil/tmt/.
4.1.4.4.2 Northwest Power and Conservation Council
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NPCC) (http://www.nwppc.org/) was established in
1980 under the Northwest Power Act as an 8-member Council comprising of two voting members
representing each of the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Each member currently
serves a three year term. The Council develops and maintains a regional power plan and a fish and
wildlife program to balance the Northwest's environment and energy needs and has three primary
tasks:
1. Develop a 20-year electric power plan that will guarantee adequate and reliable energy at the
lowest economic and environmental cost to the Northwest;
2. Develop a program to protect and rebuild fish and wildlife populations affected by
hydropower development in the Columbia River Basin; and,
3. Educate and involve the public in the Council’s decision-making processes.
The Washington Council members and staff are listed below.
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