AQUATIC RESOURCES 2009 ANNUAL REPORT - … SA 102 Annual Report 2009.Doc PUGET SOUND ENERGY Baker River Hydroelectric Project Doc ID: BAK.2011.0318.0361.PSE.FERC 18 March 2011 SETTLEMENT

BAK SA 102 Annual Report 2009.Doc PUGET SOUND ENERGY Baker River Hydroelectric Project Doc ID: BAK.2011.0318.0361.PSE.FERC 18 March 2011

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ARTICLE 102

AQUATIC RESOURCES 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

BAKER RIVER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT FERC No. 2150

Puget Sound Energy Bellevue, Washington

March 2011

Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report CONTENTS

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CONTENTS 1.0 Executive Summary.................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2.0 General Report .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.1 Background ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.2 Reporting Period .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.3 Significant Findings .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.4 Significant Issues/challenges/problems ........................................................................................................................... 2

2.5 Aquatic Resources Group ................................................................................................................................................ 2

3.0 Financial Report........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

3.1 Funding and Expenditures Prescribed ............................................................................................................................. 4

3.2 Additional PSE Expenditures ........................................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 Adjustments...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.0 Activity Report Summaries for 100-Series Articles, 401, 505, and 602................................................................................ 4

SA 101 – Fish Propagation .................................................................................................................................................... 4

SA 103 – Upstream Fish Passage Implementation Plan ....................................................................................................... 4

SA 104 – Connectivity between Lake Shannon and Baker Lake ........................................................................................... 5

SA 105 – Downstream Fish Passage Implementation Plan................................................................................................... 5

SA 106 – Flow Implementation .............................................................................................................................................. 7

SA 108 – Gravel ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

SA 109 – Large Woody Debris............................................................................................................................................... 7

SA 110 – Shoreline Erosion ................................................................................................................................................... 7

SA 401 – Water Quality.......................................................................................................................................................... 8

SA 505 – Aquatic Riparian Habitat Protection, Restoration and Enhancement Plan............................................................. 8

SA 602 – Required Funding ................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.0 Supporting Documents ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.0 References................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

7.0 Agency Review Comments and Responses .......................................................................................................................... 9

7.1 Distribution List................................................................................................................................................................. 9

7.2 Cover Letter and Notification Message .......................................................................................................................... 10

7.3 Summary of Reviewer Replies ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report List of Tables

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List of Tables Table 1. Prescribed annual funds allocated to 100-series articles in 2009...................................................................................... 3

Table 2. Additional PSE expenditures summary for all 100-series articles...................................................................................... 4

Table 3. ARG representatives who received the draft Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report as part of the SA 102 review process. ........................................................................................................................................... 9

List of Figures Figure 1. Example of the cover letter accompanying the draft Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report. ..................................... 10

Figure 2. E-mail notification from PSE to primary and alternate ARG representatives.................................................................. 11

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1.0 Executive Summary This Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report reviews the actions taken in 2009 to implement the 100-series articles in the comprehensive settlement agreement for the Baker River Hydroelectric Project. It has been prepared to be consistent with settlement agreement article 102 (SA 102), “Aquatics Reporting.” This report was prepared by Puget Sound Energy and reviewed by the Aquatic Resources Group (ARG), which is composed of representatives of the signatories to the settlement agreement and other interested parties.

This report summarizes the activities conducted in 2009 in accordance with SA 102, “Aquatics Reporting,” which include:

PSE’s coordination with agencies and tribes on the implementation of the aquatics articles and other plans and measures through the Aquatic Resources Group (ARG). Between January 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010 (which is the full range of the 12-month reporting periods for 100-series articles for the 2009 report), there were sixteen regular ARG meetings.

Implementation of settlement agreement articles 101–110. PSE substantially completed construction of a new large fish hatchery along Baker Lake, substantially completed construction of an advanced fish trap for moving Baker River salmon upstream, transported and released record numbers of downstream-migrating fish to the Skagit River, continued design of a second floating surface collector for juvenile fish (this one in Lake Shannon), conducted investigations and design work on a new powerhouse at Lower Baker Dam, released flows in accordance to the Interim Protection Plan, continued developing management plans for gravel, large woody debris, reservoir shoreline erosion control and aquatic riparian habitat protection and implemented a water quality monitoring program and protection plan. See the attached implementation reports for details.

2.0 General Report

2.1 Background This Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report has been prepared for the Baker River Hydroelectric Project (or Baker River Project), pursuant to the Order on Offer of Settlement, Issuing New License and Dismissing Amendment Application as Moot dated October 17, 2008 (the license). In appendix A of the license, license settlement agreement article SA 102, “Aquatics Reporting,” sets forth the applicable requirements for this annual report.

This annual report summarizes the activities conducted under SA articles 101 (Fish Propagation), 103 (Upstream Fish Passage), 104 (Connectivity), 105 (Downstream Fish Passage), 106 (Flow Implementation), 108 (Gravel) 109 (Large Woody Debris), 110 (Shoreline Erosion), 401 (Water Quality), 505 (Aquatic Riparian Habitat Protection, Restoration and Enhancement), and 602 (Required Funding) for the 2009 reporting period, including management activities, monitoring, design and planning, acquisition-

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related activities, consultation, documents prepared, modifications to or deviations from the plans, issues and resolution, accounting, and proposed changes. This report was prepared by Puget Sound Energy and reviewed by the ARG, which is composed of representatives of the signatories to the settlement agreement and other interested parties.

This report provides a summary of the annual reports for these articles, a financial report for 100-series articles, and copies of the individual annual reports.

2.2 Reporting Period The reporting period for the Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report is a range of 12-month periods which vary specifically to each article. When assembled together the full range of 12-month article periods for the 2009 reporting period spans from January 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.

2.3 Significant Findings Development of the management plans for all of the 100-series settlement agreement articles proved to be a significant amount of work for PSE and the other stakeholders, and at times stakeholder groups could not afford the time and/or costs to be fully involved in the development process for the plans. We were able, through e-mail, certified mail, conference calls, video-conferencing, WebEx, and other technologies, to provide adequate access to information and vehicles for feedback for the interested stakeholders.

2.4 Significant Issues/challenges/problems No significant issues, challenges, or problems were identified.

2.5 Aquatic Resources Group The ARG consists of representatives of the signatories to the settlement agreement and other parties with interest in the aquatic resources of the Baker River basin. The purpose of the ARG is to collaboratively implement the articles 101–110, 401, and 505 (the Aquatics Articles) and 602 of the license.

Puget Sound Energy is implementing the respective plans and measures with ARG oversight. In addition, Puget Sound Energy, in consultation with the ARG, will develop various site-specific and resource-specific procedures to implement plans successfully. Puget Sound Energy and the other ARG members will continue to collaborate on site-specific and resource-specific procedures, and implement them according to their respective plans. Puget Sound Energy will report on plan implementation to the ARG and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) through annual reports. If Puget Sound Energy and other ARG members find it necessary to modify the plans, future modifications will be made following the decision-making process outlined in SA 601.

Over the term of the license, the ARG will convene at least annually in person, or by conference call or other medium, to review implementation activities since the previous meeting and discuss implementation activities planned for the upcoming period.

Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report Financial Report


During the 2009 reporting period, the ARG held sixteen regular meetings. In addition, several technical subcommittees of the ARG held meetings and reported their progress to the ARG. Technical subcommittees in 2009 included the Fish Passage Technical Working Group (the focus of their work was on implementation of SA 103, SA 104, and SA 105) and the Aquatic Riparian Habitat Working Group (the focus of their work was on implementation of SA 505). A technical subgroup of the ARG formed briefly to determine a recommended study approach to SA article 101(c) (1- Sockeye Smolt Production Capacity) and then disbanded after the recommendation was approved by the ARG. Puget Sound Energy will periodically post meeting notes and other pertinent documents on PSE’s public website at http://www.pse.com.

3.0 Financial Report Puget Sound Energy, pursuant to settlement agreement articles 102, 201, 301, 501, and 602, is required to provide an annual summary of expenditures made during the preceding year, as well as an accounting of funding expenditures, any interest earned, allocations made as required by any article, and adjustments for inflation. This section provides an accounting of all expenditures during the reporting period for all of the 100-series settlement agreement articles (tables 1 and 2).

All allocations, adjustments, and relevant calculations were determined using the guidelines provided in settlement agreement article 602. Article-specific prescribed annual funding is made available on the anniversary date of license issuance, escalated from 2006 dollars. Annual funding during this reporting period for 100-series articles is reported in section 3.1 (and reflected in table 1).

Expenditures associated with implementation of a settlement agreement article that were not drawn from prescribed funding accounts are reported in section 3.2 (table 2).

Table 1. Prescribed annual funds allocated to 100-series articles in 2009.

SA Article Amount

Allocateda Interestb Escalation Expenditures Balance

Remaining 101 - FPFP - - - - -

103 - USFPIP 21,100 - - 0 42,120

104 - FCIP - - - - -

105 - DSFPIP 21,100 - - 0 42,120

106 - FIP - - - - -

108 - BRGMP - - - - -

109 - LWDMP - - - - -

110 - Erosion 100,000 70 5,100 0 105,170

Total 142,200 70 5,100 0 189,410 a Escalated from 2006 dollars

b Interest is accrued as rates become available.

Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report Activity Report Summaries for 100-Series Articles, 401, 505, and 602


Table 2. Additional PSE expenditures summary for all 100-series articles

SA Article Capital O&M Total 101 – FPFP 16,133,269 303,662 16,436,931

103 - USFPIP 1,504,000 163,000 1,667,000

104 - FCIP - 93,974 93,974

105 - DSFPIP 2,254,419 1,157,494 3,411,913

106 - FIP - - -

108 - BRGMP - 18,839 18,839

109 - LWDMP - 7,401 7,401

110 - Erosion - 62,229 62,229

Total 19,891,688 1,806,599 21,698,287

3.1 Funding and Expenditures Prescribed PSE made $189,410 available for implementation of 100-series articles in 2009, as prescribed by the 100-series articles. None of these funds were used for implementation of 100-series articles during the reporting period.

3.2 Additional PSE Expenditures PSE spent $19,891,688 on capital and $1,806,599 on operations and maintenance for a total of $21,698,287 during the reporting period, as detailed in table 2.

3.3 Adjustments There were no adjustments to the funding during the reporting period.

4.0 Activity Report Summaries for 100-Series Articles, 401, 505, and 602

SA 101 – Fish Propagation The 2009 report covers the SA 101 reporting period of June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010, as outlined in the reporting schedule contained in SA 102. PSE efforts during this reporting period included filing the Fish Propagation Facilities Plan with the FERC, after 30-day review by the Aquatic Resource Group (ARG). The FERC approved the plan on May 26, 2010. PSE also substantially completed construction of additional fish culture facilities at the Sulphur Springs site (also referred to as the Baker River fish hatchery renovation in the 100% final design documentation report) in accordance with SA 101 and the Fish Propagation Facilities Plan. PSE also continued existing fish propagation and enhancement programs and continued toward completion of the study required by SA 101 c (1), for estimating sockeye productive capacity in Baker Lake and Lake Shannon.

SA 103 – Upstream Fish Passage Implementation Plan The 2009 report covers the SA 103 reporting period of June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010 outlined in the reporting schedule contained in SA 102. PSE efforts during this reporting period included operating and maintaining the Lower Baker upstream fish passage



facilities, transporting and distributing trapped fish according to the Baker upstream fish trap operations protocol, constructing the modified upstream fish trap to substantial completion, developing and submitting plans and specifications for operation and maintenance (O&M) of the upstream passage facilities, developing and submitting the Preliminary Emergency Response Plan (PERP), consulting with the Fish Passage Technical Working Group (FPTWG) and the Aquatics Resource Group (ARG) throughout the construction and consulting with the ARG regarding SA 103 planning and reporting. Fish collected and transported from the trap totaled 11,496 during the reporting period, including 6,486 sockeye salmon and 3,994 coho salmon. Fish collection and transport data is detailed in the annual report for SA 103.

SA 104 – Connectivity between Lake Shannon and Baker Lake Implementation of SA 104 provides for a fishway between Lake Shannon and Baker Lake, and for studies to be initiated with regard to the type of fishway, its location and timing, and the species and numbers of fish to be collected and transported upstream of Upper Baker dam. Since issuance of the Baker River Project license on October 17, 2008, PSE has consulted with the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) in a coordinated effort to assess the genetic composition of native char within the Baker basin, and to use study results to evaluate fishway alternatives.

In 2008-2009, the WDFW conducted native char tissue sample genetic analyses on bull trout collected from 2002–2009 in the Upper Baker River and its tributaries, Baker Lake, Lake Shannon and Sulphur Creek, and the Lower Baker River. Study results suggested that shifting from simple indiscriminate capture, tag, and transport protocol to a genetics-based approach of tag identification and relocation would be a more appropriate model for char management and more effective immediately to achieve the goals of the article.

To facilitate char management objectives and increase the number of char with known genetic origins, an angling program was initiated in Lake Shannon. Efforts in 2010 include spring angling at the Lake Shannon gulper followed by fall angling at the upper Baker tailrace and shoreline near Sulphur Creek. Fall snorkel surveys enumerating char in the upper Baker River and in Sulphur Creek were also resumed in 2009 and will continue in 2010.

A Fish Connectivity Implementation Plan (FCIP) that outlines the plans, specifications, and schedule for a fishway will be developed in 2011. Decisions with regard to the type of fishway, its location and timing, and the species to be collected and transported will draw from results of continued sampling and genetic analysis of char collected throughout the Baker Project.

SA 105 – Downstream Fish Passage Implementation Plan The 2009 report covers the SA 105 reporting period of September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010, as outlined in the reporting schedule contained in SA 102. PSE efforts during this reporting period at the Upper Baker Development included operating and maintaining the Upper Baker floating surface collector (FSC); transporting and releasing downstream-migrating juvenile fish to the Skagit River; completing the second-year



(April – July 2009) FSC performance evaluation analysis and reporting (entitled “2009 Study Report,” R2 Resource Consultants, January 2010) and submitting a report to the Fish Passage Technical Working Group (FPTWG1) and the Aquatic Resource Group (ARG); conducting the third-year FSC performance evaluation (April – July 2010, entitled ‘2010 Study Report’) and submitting preliminary results to the FPTWG and the ARG; beginning development of the fourth-year (April – July 2011) FSC performance evaluation plan; conducting post-season FSC deballasting and maintenance work, which included the costly replacement of ballast isolation valves; consulting with the FPTWG and the ARG throughout operations and modifications; and consulting with the ARG regarding SA 105 planning and reporting.

Fish collected and transported from the Upper Baker downstream passage facilities totaled 517,593 during the reporting period, including 435,298 sockeye salmon and 79,716 coho salmon. This represented a record juvenile sockeye salmon outmigration and total outmigration, exceeding even the previous run record of 474,513 during the 2008 reporting period. The daily outmigration record of 85,335 was also set during the reporting period, exceeding the previous record of 60,633 by over 40%. Fish collection and transport data is detailed in the annual report for SA 105.

The 2009 Upper Baker FSC performance evaluation (second-year operation, to test flow preference and recapture rates) suggested a strong preference by sockeye for the high entrance flow (1,000 cfs) condition over the normal (500 cfs) condition (74:26), but no preference by coho (50:50). Peak individual recapture rates for sockeye and coho, when adjusted for non-migrants and predation, were 84% and 99% respectively. Fish condition and initial holding/survival (100%) exceeded the criterion (98%). Preliminary 2010 Upper Baker FSC performance evaluation results (third-year operation, to test flow preference) mirrored those of 2009 and suggested a strong preference by sockeye for the high entrance flow (1,000 cfs) condition over the normal (500 cfs) condition (65:35), but only a slight preference by coho (54:46). Fish condition and initial holding/survival (100%) exceeded the criterion (98%). Detailed performance evaluation data is contained in the annual report for SA 105.

PSE efforts during this reporting period at the Lower Baker Development included operating and maintaining the Lower Baker “gulper” (the original surface collector); transporting and releasing downstream-migrating fish to the Skagit River; conducting routine post-season gulper deballasting and maintenance; completing 30% design work and consultation on a new Lower Baker FSC to replace the gulper, with scheduled startup date of March 1, 2013; conducting a value engineering session for the Lower Baker FSC 30% designs; finalizing the May – July 2009 migration study in consultation with the FPTWG and ARG to assist in the Lower Baker FSC site selection process; consulting with the FPTWG and the ARG throughout operations and design development; and consulting with the ARG regarding SA 105 planning and reporting.

1 The Fish Passage Technical Working Group is a subcommittee of the ARG, and acts as a primary consultation group for actions that are then reviewed and approved by the ARG.



Fish collected and transported from the Lower Baker downstream passage facilities totaled 7,637 during the reporting period. The 2009 migration study results indicated the absence of a dominant migratory corridor for both sockeye and coho and reaffirmed the site selected for the new FSC. Fish collection and transport data is detailed in the annual report for SA 103.

SA 106 – Flow Implementation The 2009 report covers the SA 106 reporting period of October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010 (also referred as the water year), as outlined in the reporting schedule contained in SA 102. PSE efforts during this reporting period included operating according to the Interim Protection Plan (IPP), as required by SA 106 (A), “Interim Operations”; monitoring flows and ramping rates at USGS gage 12193400, Baker River at Henry Thompson Bridge; evaluating locations for the new powerhouse (Unit 4) and selecting a site; modifying the powerhouse design from two generation units to one unit and a bypass valve; submitting preliminary powerhouse design plans and a license amendment to the FERC; and preparing the necessary permits and obtaining agency approvals to begin powerhouse construction by the end of 2010. In addition, PSE implemented best-effort measures (that is, operations) to protect other species of salmonids not covered under the ESA-based IPP, such as reducing generation at the Lower Baker Development from 4,100 cfs to 3,200 cfs during the spawning season (September 1 through December 31). This best-effort measure of limiting generation decreased the maximum downramp amplitude during the IPP period. PSE limited downramps were always less than the limit allowed by the IPP (2,000 cfs/hour when the Skagit flow as measured at the USGS gage station near Concrete, Washington was less than 18,000 cfs), and PSE instituted a two-to three-stage downramp rather than a single downramp of 2,000 cfs. Hydrology data are presented in the annual report for SA 106.

SA 108 – Gravel The 2009 report covers the SA 108 reporting period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, as outlined in the reporting schedule contained in SA 102. In 2009, PSE efforts for SA 108 included continuing the development of the Baker River Gravel Management Plan.

SA 109 – Large Woody Debris This Large Woody Debris Annual Report reviews activities undertaken by PSE in 2009 for implementation of settlement agreement article 109, “Large Woody Debris” (SA 109) and license article 403, “Large Woody Debris” (LA 403). The 2009 report covers the SA 109 reporting period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, as outlined in the reporting schedule contained in SA 102. Principal activities in 2009 under SA 109 and LA 403 included continuing the development of the Large Woody Debris Management Plan.

SA 110 – Shoreline Erosion This report describes recent activity undertaken by PSE to implement license settlement agreement article 110 (SA 110), “Shoreline Erosion,” and license article 409 (LA 409), “Shoreline Erosion Control Plan,” for the Baker River Hydroelectric Project. The 2009

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report covers the SA 110 reporting period from October 17, 2008 through March 31, 2010, as outlined in the reporting schedule contained in SA 102. In 2009, efforts under SA 110 included continuing the development of the Reservoir Shoreline Erosion Control Management Plan.

SA 401 – Water Quality The 2009 Annual Water Quality report includes the period between January and December 2009. The report addresses PSE activities related to fulfilling SA 401, “Water Quality,” and the Project’s water quality certification as issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology Order No. 2525 and incorporated into the license as Appendix C. In 2009, activities included water quality monitoring in the Project’s water bodies, implementation of the Project’s Water Quality Protection Plan, and flow monitoring.

PSE filed this report with the Washington State Department of Ecology and the FERC in June 2010.

SA 505 – Aquatic Riparian Habitat Protection, Restoration and Enhancement Plan In 2009, efforts under SA 505 included developing a draft Aquatic Riparian Habitat Protection and Enhancement Plan and submitting it to the Terrestrial Resources Implementation Group and the Aquatic Resources Group.

SA 602 – Required Funding The report covers the SA 602 reporting period from October 17, 2008 through December 31, 2009 outlined the reporting schedules contained in settlement agreement articles 102, 201, 301, and 501. In 2009, there was no funding for the Aquatics Habitat Enhancement, Restoration and Conservation Fund (HERC Fund), the Terrestrial Enhancement Resource Fund (TERF), or the Cultural Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF). Funding for each will begin at or about year 10 of the license (i.e. 2018).

5.0 Supporting Documents This report includes, as attachments, the annual reports for SA 101–110, and SA 401, SA 505, and SA 602.

6.0 References This report does not cite additional references.

Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report Agency Review Comments and Responses


7.0 Agency Review Comments and Responses

7.1 Distribution List On January 26, 2011, PSE sent a review draft of this 2009 annual report to the ARG for a 30-day review period per the schedule in SA 102. Due to the file size of the report and its supporting documents, PSE mailed the report on a CD-ROM to the ARG.

Table 3. ARG representatives who received the draft Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report as part of the SA 102 review process.

Name Organization Address

Brock Applegate WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife PO Box 1100, 111 Sherman St. La Conner, WA 98257

Brett Barkdulla WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife PO Box 1100, 111 Sherman St. La Conner, WA 98257

Len Barson The Nature Conservancy 1917 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Rick Cisar Town of Concrete PO Box 39 Concrete, WA 98237

Chuck Ebel US Army Corps of Engineers 4735 E. Marginal Way S. Seattle, WA 98101

Lorna Ellestad Skagit County 1800 Continental Place Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5625

Steve Fransen NOAA Fisheries 510 Desmond S.E., Ste. 103 Lacey, WA 98503

JoAnn Gustafson WA Dept. Natural Resources 919 N. Township Street Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

Bob Helton Skagit County Resident 21032 Little Mountain Rd. Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Lou Ellyn Jones US Fish and Wildlife Service 510 Desmond S.E., Ste. 102 Lacey, WA 98503

Monika Kannadaguli WA Department of Ecology 3190 160th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA 98008-5452

Sue Madsen Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group PO Box 2497 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Greta Movassaghi USDA Forest Service 810 State Route 20 Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

Ashley Rawhouser North Cascades National Park 810 State Route 20 Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

Scott Schuyler Upper Skagit Indian Tribe 25944 Community Plaza Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

Tom Van Gelder WA Council of Trout Unlimited 33003 172nd CT SE Auburn, WA 98092

Stan Walsh Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe 11426 Moorage Way La Conner, WA 98257-0368

Stan Walsh Swinomish Indian Tribal Community 11426 Moorage Way La Conner, WA 98257-0368

a Received a courtesy copy.



7.2 Cover Letter and Notification Message

Figure 1. Example of the cover letter accompanying the draft Aquatic Resources 2009 Annual Report.



From: Aspelund, Arnie Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:46 PM To: Alice Kelly ([email protected]); Applegate, Brock A (DFW); [email protected]; Aspelund, Arnie; Bart Madison ([email protected]); Bob Helton; Brett Barkdull ([email protected]); Carey, Bob; Dan Johnson ([email protected]); Ebel, Chuck; Ellen Bynum ([email protected]); Ellestad, Lorna; Feldmann, Cary; Fransen, Steve; Glesne, Reed; Jeff Chan ([email protected]); Joann Gustafson ([email protected]); Jones, Lou Ellyn; [email protected]; Len Barson ([email protected]); McGowan, Jeff; Monika Kannadaguli ([email protected]); Movassaghi, Greta; Rick Cisar ([email protected]); Schuyler, Scott; Sue Madsen; Tom Van Gelder ([email protected]); Vanderheyden, Jon; Walsh, Stan Cc: Maddox, Kathleen; Lane, Kim W; Wingfield, Anna C; Hunting, Andrew; Sibley, Hillary D Subject: Baker SA 102 Annual Report 2009 sent by mail to Primary Representatives for 30-day ARG review Aquatic Resources Group: PSE is notifying the Aquatic Resources Group primary and alternate designated representatives that today we are sending by mail a CD-ROM containing the 2009 draft annual report for Settlement Agreement Article 102 - Aquatics Reporting (overall report of aquatics articles) to the Aquatic Resources Group primary representatives for the 30-day review period and seeks comments and suggestions. The report file contained on the CD is too large to send by email. The CD will be mailed today so that it could be received by January 31, 2011. Designated alternate representatives should contact their primary representative to obtain the electronic file of the report. PSE will provide additional CDs upon request. You can request one by notifying me. Please send your comments to me via mail or e-mail by the end of business March 2, 2011 (30 days from January 31). This review is part of the Aquatics Resources Group review cycle established per Article 102, "Aquatics Reporting". Thanks for your efforts. (paper copy to Bob Helton) Arnold A. Aspelund Consulting Natural Resource Scientist Puget Sound Energy, Compliance & Resource Sciences P.O. Box 97034 PSE-09S Bellevue, WA 98009-9734 Phone: (425) 462-3442 FAX: (425) 462-3223 [email protected]

Figure 2. E-mail notification from PSE to primary and alternate ARG representatives.

7.3 Summary of Reviewer Replies PSE received no replies from reviewers.