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briefly explained how the plan had been edited since it was presented in Nebraska. Mike noted that there is still <br />some concern by some regarding the implementation plan and hopefully this will be explained when the details can <br />be included. Mike Purcell explained that the plan was sent to John Lawson and John sent the plan to Curt Brown. <br />Jim Cook explained that Nebraska's depletion plan is not in sufficient detail yet for WMC review but that Nebraska <br />will help explain any questions that Curt Brown and others may have for EIS analysis. Jim noted that they are <br />hopeful that a final plan can be presented before the end of the Cooperative Agreement. Margot Zallen noted that <br />final plans and review by the WMC are needed before the plans can be attached to the Program document. Curt <br />Brown explained that he would review the plans and develop lists of questions, if any, and discuss with the <br />respective state. <br />concerned about the protection of pulse flows since the state plans focus on target flows for target species. Ralph <br />Morgenweck said that the FWS would be working with the states to discuss the issue. Dan asked that the <br />environmental representatives be included in the meeting. <br />John Lawson noted that he would make sure that Colorado's North Platte Basin Future Depletion Plan is transmitted <br />to the EIS Team. John will distribute all the state plans to the GC and others requesting the information. <br />Program Drafting Committee Report <br />Mike Besson noted that Harriet Hageman would be Wyoming's new representative to the committee. Margot <br />Zallen explained that the committee has met and had conference calls to review and revise the proposed Program <br />and attachments. Margot explained what documents have been revised and noted that comments are due to the <br />drafting committee by June 16. Margot noted that the Governance Committee structure document has been edited <br />to include the ability to change milestones, as with other policy issues, with a super majority vote. Other documents <br />worked on by the committee include a "heads -up" list for the GC and others of issues needing resolution, a list of <br />attachments (chapters) to the Program, and the start of a milestone list. <br />• Note: decisions and committee assignments are focused on in this section and not the general discussion regarding <br />each point. Margot and the GC reviewed the 16 point heads -up list (see attachment). <br />1. Time period for the First Increment: The GC agreed to 13 years for the length of the first increment. <br />2. Financial Issues: Finance Committee will develop a finance document explaining issues such as total Program <br />cost estimates and allocation of financial contributions. <br />3. Projects covered by the Program: The states will consider during their meetings which projects they want <br />covered by a Program. <br />4. Outreach for Land Issues: Each committee will include outreach as a task in appropriate places (e.g., charters). <br />5. Federal Actions Covered by the Program: States will need to determine what new federal action projects (e.g., <br />Forest Service projects) they see being covered by their respective new depletion plans. The states and federal <br />government will then discuss resolving any differences. <br />6 and 12. Program Management Structure: A subgroup of Maryanne Bach (chair), Mike Purcell, Dayle Williamson, <br />Wendy Weiss, Dan Luecke, Deb Freeman, and Mary Jane Graham will draft the structure and relationship of an <br />Executive Director and staff, GC, other committees, and contractors. This group will be assisted by Dale <br />Strickland. <br />7 Water Verification Sections: John Lawson reported that the WMC will address and report back at the next GC <br />meeting. <br />8. Institutional Protections/New Water Related Activities: John Lawson reported that the WMC would address. <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />