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Responsible Parties: Reclamation, AGF, FWS, NPS, <br />USGS. <br />Time to Complete: 6 months for initiation, 3-4 <br />years for program completion. <br />D. ECONOMIC STUDIES <br />1. Comparison of methods for measuring <br />impacts of changes in operations at Glen_ <br />Canyon Dam on power demands. <br />Major Premise: If changes are made in operation <br />and management at Glen Canyon Dam, electrical <br />resources will be affected. Decisions concerning <br />changes in operations at Glen Canyon powerplant to <br />enhance the downstream environment or recreational <br />activities must consider the impact to the electri- <br />cal resource as well. To understand and quantify <br />these effects, it is first necessary to evaluate <br />alternative methods for assessing the cost of <br />meeting power demands. This study will only <br />evaluate methodology. Additional studies will be <br />necessary to provide an understanding of the full <br />economic spectrum. <br />Estimated Cost: $50,000 <br />Responsible Parties: Reclamation, Western, <br />Colorado River Energy Distributors Association, <br />HBRS. <br />Time to Complete: 6-12 months. <br />2. Recreational economics. <br />Major Premise: The recreational economics <br />associated with the operation of Glen Canyon Dam <br />can be separated into three broad categories: day- <br />use rafting, whitewater rafting (both commercial <br />and private), and fishing. Item C(4) addresses the <br />need to refine the Glen Canyon Dam tailwater <br />fishery economics. The integration of the recrea- <br />tional economics and the power economics will be <br />included in the development of the integrated <br />resource study plan, Item E(2). <br />Estimated Cost: None <br />studies) <br />Responsible Parties: <br />(to be included in other <br />Reclamation, Western, <br />12