Common use of Hatchery Production Continuity Clause in Contracts

Hatchery Production Continuity. PacifiCorp has begun the study to evaluate hatchery production options that do not rely on the current Iron Gate Hatchery water supply. PacifiCorp engineering and environmental staff are researching available water supply options in the area and historic records on hatchery water supply options considered at the time Iron Gate Hatchery was constructed. PacifiCorp has developed some preliminary alternatives for continued hatchery operations that should be evaluated with further engineering and economic study and is evaluating past work conducted during the relicensing process that evaluated hatchery operations. PacifiCorp anticipates hiring an engineering consultant to assist with further study and intends to have this consultant engaged in the near future when the outlines of the engineering study requirements are completed. No implementation actions have occurred for this interim measure given that this requirement begins only following potential removal of Iron Gate dam.