Please see newer version of this report, document 2006-21.
This document provides background information regarding the step review process and outlines proposed new language that would address not only artificial production initiatives, but also other capital projects (e.g. water optimization and screening). A draft version of this document was presented to the Fish and Wildlife Committee on July 17, 2001. Comments received from that presentation were incorporated. A final version was presented to the Committee on September 26, 2001 and they recommended that the proposal be forwarded to the Council.
The review process is intended to ensure fiscal responsibility and provide checkpoints for decision-makers to ensure scope and intent are being met. It is important to remember that the process is linked to the developmental phases and environmental review of a project. The only cost associated with this effort is related to the review by the ISRP.
The revision to the step review process is needed to reflect the new Fish and Wildlife Program and the associated Technical Appendix. In addition, there is a need to expand the review process to other complex capital initiatives in the basin.
(Staff presented this proposal to the Council on October 18, 2001.)
