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Columbia River Treaty Principles and Procedures for Preparation and Use of Hydroelectric Operating Plans

“This document has been produced by the Columbia River Treaty Operating Committee with the authorization of the United States and Canadian Entities as a guide for the preparation and use of hydroelectric operating plans for Canadian storage. It replaces the document, “Principles and Procedures for the Preparation and Use of Hydroelectric Operating Plans for Canadian Treaty Storage”, dated May 1983, which was agreed to by the Entities on 31 May 1983. This revision includes the following changes resulting from Agreements dated 28 July 1988 and 12 August 1988, and other changes that reflect current operating practices.” Abstract taken from Introduction.

This document guides the preparation of of hydroelectric operating plans and the calculation of downstream benefit.

Author: Columbia River Treaty Operating Committee
Publisher: Columbia River Treaty Operating Committee
Date: 1991-12

Columbia River Treaty Principles and Procedures for Preparation and Use of Hydroelectric Operating Plans