[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 54 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 13368-13369] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-7005] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Columbia River System Operation Review, Selection of a System Operation Strategy (Record of Decision (ROD)) AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of availability of Record of Decision. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In 1990, the three Federal agencies responsible for management of the Federal Columbia River Power System; the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration; began the System Operation Review (SOR) for the purpose of developing and implementing a coordinated system operating strategy for managing the multiple uses of the system while [[Page 13369]] meeting the biological needs of species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, selection of a system operation strategy preferred alternative is documented in the SOR Final Environmental Impact Statement, November 1995. This Record of Decision documents the decision of the Corps of Engineers to implement existing and modified plans for reservoir regulation and project operation for the following Corps projects: Bonneville, The Dalles, John Day, and McNary; Oregon and Washington: Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose, Lower Granite, and Chief Joseph; Washington: Dworshak and Albeni Falls, Idaho: and Libby, Montana. The Record of Decision was signed on February 20, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the record of decision and further information may be requested from: Division Engineer, US Army Engineer Division, North Pacific Division, 220 NW 8th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97209-3589, PO Box 2870, 97208-2870, Attention: Ray Jaren, Telephone (503) 326-5194 ((503) 808-3857 after March 21, 1997). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Record of Decision are available for inspection and review at the following Corps of Engineers offices: Office, Chief of Engineers, 20 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Portland District, Robert Duncan Plaza, 333 SW First Ave., Portland, OR 97204-3495, (503) 326-5268. Seattle District, 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98134-2385, (206) 764-6578. Walla Walla District, 201 North 3rd Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876, (509) 527-7244. Robert H. Griffin, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, Division Engineer. [FR Doc. 97-7005 Filed 3-19-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-AR-M