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<br />. . <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />z <br /> <br />quality, as shown in the Technical Report. In its present format, the study <br />struggles to identify "impacts" attributed to the very conditions that formed <br />the resources in the first place. Western feels the approach described above, <br />essentially a straightforward optimization plan, would greatly reduce the <br />confusion introduced by the idealized baseline and relationship of the dam to <br />the recreation resources. <br /> <br />For similar reasons, the term "impact" as used in the study is inapprop- <br />riate. "Impact" is a term loaded with NEPA meaning--it is nearly impossible <br />to use the word disassociated from these NEPA connotations. Because of the <br />relationship of Glen Canyon Dam and its operations to the resources in <br />question, "impact" cannot properly be used to describe any effects present <br />operations would have on an idealized optimal recreation resource. The <br />approach advocated by Western would resolve this problem by the change in <br />perspective. <br /> <br />A major objective of the GCES is to quantify the existing baseline conditions <br />and to identify parameters that could be potentially modified to enhance the <br />recreation resources. It it Western's understanding that the GCES were <br />intended to provide enough information to the Secretary of the Interior so <br />that he could make a decision whether or not the possibility of modifying <br />present Glen Canyon operations for recreation and environmental preservation <br />should be pursued. The benefits that could be derived from a change in <br />operations have not been sufficiently quantified in the draft report to <br />adequately serve this purpose. <br /> <br />Specific remarks on the text of the draft integration report are enclosed. <br /> <br />We appreciate the opportunity to consider this preview copy and to provide <br />these. comments. It is my understanding that our comments, and comments from <br />other involved agencies, will be compiled and distributed to the Executive <br />Committee members prior to general distribution of the draft integration <br />report. <br /> <br />A list of Colorado River Storage Project preference customer representatives <br />who should receive a copy of the draft integration report is also enclosed, as <br />requested. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />LAMAR A. DAY <br /> <br />O~.... <br />~ . <br /> <br />Marlene A. Moody <br />Deputy Area Manager <br /> <br />Z Enclosures <br />