7282

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7282
• Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, R. I. P.
• Title: Final Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
• USFW Year: 1987.
• USFW - Doc Type: Denver, Colorado.
• Copyright Material: NO

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Under this program, it is assumed that all implementing parties will carry out
the Implementation Committee's recommendations if, in the parties' independent
judgment, the recommendations are justified. If any party finds the
recommendations are not justified, they will report their position to the
Implementation Committee in writing. However, the authority of this
Implementation Committee cannot, and does not in any way, diminish, detract
from, or add to the authority and responsibilities of the States or Federal
government. In addition, each party will need to assess whether its
expectations are being met. If any party determines not to participate, they
will be requested to report their reasons for withdrawal to the Implementation
Committee in writing. The Implementation Committee will be given sufficient
time to resolve any problems.
It is recommended the Implementation Committee consist of the following
representatives of the major participants in the drafting or implementation of
this program. The following represent major participants in both areas and '
will represent the cosigners of the Cooperative Agreement:
a. The Regional Director for Region 6, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
b. The Regional Director of the Upper Colorado Region, U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation; and
c. Representatives (one each) appointed by the Governors of Colorado,
Utah, and Wyoming.
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ave not participated in the drafting of this document, Western
Area Power Administration is recommended as a member of this Implementation
Committee because of its relationship to Reclamation and program revenues.
The following will represent the Department of Energy on the Implementation
Committee, if they choose to be a cosigner of the Cooperative Agreement:
d. The Area Manager of Western Area Power Administration.
It is also recommended that the following nongovernment parties, who are major
participants in the drafting and implementation of this program, serve on the
Implementation Committee. These parties are not cosigners of the Cooperative
Agreement but will have entered into a Supporting Resolution.
e. One representative of water development interests (who have executed
an agreement in support of the program) to be selected by the Service
from a list of nominees submitted by water development interests in
Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming; and
f. One representative of conservation organizations (who have executed an
agreement in support of this program) to be selected by the Service
from a list of nominees submitted by conservation organizations with
offices in Colorado, Utah, or Wyoming.
In addition, other agencies may participate if they execute an agreement in
support of this program. Other agencies (National Park Service, Bureau of
Land Management, National Forest Service, etc.) will participate or observe as
appropriate.
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