Calculation of Hatchery Levels. The District shall provide the funding and capacity required of the District to meet the 7% hatchery compensation level necessary to achieve NNI for all Plan Species. As set forth below, the initial estimated hatchery production capacities for Plan Species needed to compensate for Unavoidable Project Mortality are based on average adult returns of Plan Species for a baseline period, a 7% compensation requirement, and baseline adult to smolt survival rates for existing mid- Columbia River hatcheries. Juvenile Project Survival estimates, when available, will be used to adjust hatchery based compensation programs. However, should adult survival rates fall below 98% but the Combined Adult and Juvenile survival rates is maintained above 91%, additional hatchery compensation for adult losses, toward a maximum contribution of 7% hatchery compensation, would be utilized to provide compensation for Unavoidable Project Mortality. The rationale for determining the initial capacity requirement is supported by Supporting Document C, “Biological Assessment and Management Plan (BAMP): Mid-Columbia Hatchery Program”. The Parties recognize that Supporting Document C is a supporting document and does not by itself, create contractual obligations.
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Samples: Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan, Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan, Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan
