FRANK L CASSIDY JR Larry CHAIRMAN Washington Tom Karier

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FRANK L. CASSIDY JR.
"Larry"
CHAIRMAN
Washington
Tom Karier
Washington
NORTHWEST POWER PLANNING COUNCIL
851 S.W. SIXTH AVENUE, SUITE 1100
PORTLAND, OREGON 97204-1348
ERIC J. BLOCH
VICE CHAIRMAN
Oregon
John Brogoitti
Oregon
Todd Maddock
Idaho
Mike Field
Idaho
Fax:
503-820-2370
Phone:
503-222-5161
1-800-452-5161
Internet:
www.nwppc.org
John Etchart
Montana
Stan Grace
Montana
PACIFIC NORTHWEST ELECTRIC POWER
AND CONSERVATION PLANNING COUNCIL:
CHARTER OF THE INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC ANALYSIS BOARD
1. Official Designation: This advisory committee will be known as the
Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council's
Independent Economic Analysis Board (Independent Economic Analysis
Board).
2. Background: The Northwest Power Act, P.L. 96-501, 16 U.S.C. §839 et
seq. (Act), in Section 4(h)(1)(A), requires the Council to develop a
fish and wildlife program for the Columbia River Basin. The Act
requires the Council to “utilize, where equally effective alternative
means of achieving the same sound biological objective exist, the
alternative with the minimum economic cost.” (Section 4(h)(6)(C)). The
negotiation of a federal memorandum of agreement on Bonneville
spending for fish and wildlife measures also underscores the
importance of cost-effective fish and wildlife investments. In
addition, federal legislation adopted in 1996 requires
cost-effectiveness evaluation in prioritizing fish and wildlife
measures. The Independent Economic Analysis Board is intended to
provide the Council with advice and an increased analytical capability
to help bring economics to bear in determining and prioritizing fish
recovery measures. This advisory committee is established as part of a
network of advisory committees satisfying the Council's obligation
under the Act to establish a Scientific and Statistical Advisory
Committee. 16 U.S.C. §839b(c)(11). Under section 4(a)(4) of the Act,
the terms of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix I,
Sections 1-14, apply “to the extent appropriate” to the Council's
advisory committees. 16 U.S.C. §839b(a)(4).
3. Objectives and Scope of Activity: The Independent Economic Analysis
Board will advise the Council on the appropriate methods of economic
analysis for proposed fish recovery measures. This advice will include
the appropriate role and limits of economic analysis in making policy
decisions. The Independent Economic Analysis Board will fulfill this
role by:
(A) Interacting as a committee with the Council regarding methods of
economic analysis for alternative fish recovery measures.
(B) Assisting the Council to evaluate new analytical tools, and
advising on the most appropriate study designs.
(C) Helping to identify sources of information and data.
(D) Performing specific tasks assigned by the Council on a cost
reimbursement basis.
(E) Assisting in the review and interpretation of study results.
4. Official to Whom the Advisory Committee Reports: The Independent
Economic Analysis Board will report to the Executive Director of the
Council.
5. Authority of the Advisory Committee: The Independent Economic
Analysis Board will serve in an advisory capacity only. Neither the
Committee nor its members are authorized to make statements or
commitments on behalf of the Council. Committee members will not be
considered to be members of the Council staff.
7. Advisory Committee Management Officer: The Advisory Committee
Management Officer for the Independent Economic Analysis Board will be
the Director of the Council's Fish and Wildlife Division. The
Management Officer will designate members of the Council's staff to
attend meetings of the Committee.
8. Staff Coordinator: A Staff Coordinator for the Independent Economic
Analysis Board will be appointed by the management officer. The Staff
Coordinator will be responsible for organizing meetings, coordinating
work with the Council, and managing the business functions.
9. Appointment of Independent Economic Analysis Board Members: Members
will be appointed through a process of nomination, screening by a peer
group of economists, and Council verification of independence.
Nominations will be solicited through a public announcement of intent
to appoint a new member or members. Applications will be screened and
ranked by a nominating committee composed of 3 regional economists
chosen, if possible, from the Board of Directors of the Pacific
Northwest Regional Economic Conference and assisted by the Staff
Coordinator. The nominating committee will submit its recommendations
to the Council who will make the final selection based on the
committee’s recommendations and public comment regarding
qualifications and perceived independence.
10. Length of Board Membership: Independent Economic Analysis Board
members will serve four year terms. Terms will be staggered to
maintain some continuity to the board at all times. Members may apply
and be reappointed to the board through the nomination process.
11. Chairperson:
(A) The Chairperson will be elected by the Independent Economic
Analysis Board.
(B) The Chairperson may be called upon to report to the Executive
Director of the Council on appropriate matters, including the Advisory
Committee's progress on the tasks described in Part 3 of this Charter.
(C) The duties of the Chairperson will include presiding over
Independent Economic Analysis Board meetings, ensuring that detailed
minutes of such meetings are prepared and submitted to the Executive
Director of the Council in a timely manner, and maintaining
communication between the Committee and the Council's staff.
(D) The Chairperson will certify detailed minutes of meetings of the
Independent Economic Analysis Board. The minutes should include a
description of matters discussed, conclusions reached, actions taken,
persons invited to meet with the Committee, and persons in attendance.
The minutes also will include copies of reports received, issued or
approved by the Committee. Minutes of meetings will be prepared and
released within ten days of the meeting, unless an extension is
granted by the Management Officer. The Management Officer will
distribute copies of the minutes to members of the Committee and the
other interested persons.
(E) Small sub-groups of the Independent Economic Analysis Board may be
established by the Chairperson of the Committee to undertake
particular aspects of the Committee's work. Methods for organizing the
work and procedures of the Committee must follow the scope of
responsibilities assigned to the Committee by the Council. The work of
the staff for the Committee will include making arrangements for
Committee meetings, solving logistical problems, and providing
clerical services.
12. Vice-Chairperson: A Vice-Chairperson may be appointed by the
Independent Economic Analysis Board. The Vice-Chairperson will perform
the duties of the Chairperson of the Independent Economic Analysis
Board in the absence of the Chairperson, and such other duties as the
Chairperson of the Committee may assign.
13. Policy: The advisory committee policy approved and adopted by the
Council on May 17, 1982, as amended from time to time, will apply to
the Independent Economic Analysis Board.
14. Estimated Frequency of Committee Meetings: The Chairperson of the
Independent Economic Analysis Board, after consultation with the
Management Officer, or his designee, will call meetings as necessary.
All meetings will be open to the public, unless closed pursuant to 5
U.S.C. §552b(c). Timely notice of meetings, including agendas, will be
given. Interested persons may attend Committee meetings and appear
before or file statements with the Committee, subject to such
reasonable rules as the Committee may prescribe.
15. Reimbursement of Expenses: The Council will reimburse Independent
Economic Analysis Board members for their time, as determined by the
Council, and travel costs, including per diem in lieu of subsistence
in accordance with the Council’s travel regulations for contractors
and advisory committee members, for the purpose of attending Committee
meetings as authorized by 5 U.S.C. §5703. In addition, the Council may
contract with Board members or others to carry out specific task
assignments. In particular cases, and with Council approval, the
Independent Economic Analysis Board may recommend the use of
consultants to accomplish an assigned task.
16. Duration: The Independent Economic Analysis Board will terminate
two years from the filing date of this Charter, unless renewed in
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. All members of the
Committee serve at the pleasure of the Council.
This Charter for the Independent Economic Analysis Board was approved
and adopted at a duly called meeting of the Pacific Northwest Power
and Conservation Planning Council, __________________________, in
_____________, ______________.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST ELECTRIC POWER
AND CONSERVATION PLANNING COUNCIL
By: _____________________________________
Frank L. (“Larry”) Cassidy, Chairman
Date Filed: ____________________________
_______________________________
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