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Subsection 1.A.1 Subsection 1.A.1 considers the transition of the present Columbia River Power System to an integrated hydro-thermal system. The discussion is basically supportable and should lead to productive coordination of all functions of...

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other pattern. Of greater importance is the procedure which will be followed in system operation studies searching for coordinated operation. The availability of computer programs for coordinated system operation gives the ability to study...

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Subsection 1.C.2 Subsection 1.C.2 addresses itself to optimum development for conservation and enhancement of river use. It contains the quotation "Every stream should be studied to see how other environmental values can be moulded to be...

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I.C.2 test but were killed by environmental action. Inflated construction cost and an amended policy for high interest rate have further reduced the feasibility of additional storage. Despite inhibited feasibility of new storage the proposed...

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Subsection 1.C.3 Subsection 1.C.3 considers the potential impact of pumped-storage and off-stream storage on total area resources. With one exception the discussion covers the aspects of these subjects which require further investigations. There...

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Subsection 2B.1 [2.A.1] Power demand data such as required by Subsection 2.B.1 [2.A.1] are now contained in the Pacific Northwest Utilities' Conference Committee's (PNUCC) "West Group Forecast of Power Loads and Resources" and in the "Long-Range...

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Section 2.0.1[2.B1] When the regional firm power resources are compared with load there is a very large energy deficit for the next five years. The Federal Power Commission (Order 496) has further ordered all electric utilities with over one...

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Subsection 2.0.2 [2B1] With consumption and production of power on an expotential curve Subsection 2.0.2 [2B1] proposes a reevaluation of priorities. This particular area of concern raises many policy questions for which consideration in...

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Subsection 2.0.3 [2B2] In order to curtail our energy demand it may be necessary to spread the maximum use out over a longer period by requiring three shift operations in factories and revolving weekends so Saturday and Sunday are...

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Subsection 2.0.4 [2B3] The rate structure should be revised to encourage reduced consumption. The retail rate structure is determined by the utilities in the case of public agencies and by the state public utility commissions in the case of...

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Subsection 2.0.5 [2B4] Subsection 2.0.5 [2B4] suggests rates should be more uniform. Utility rates are presently uniform between customers in the same classification. If the suggestion is that rates for residential, commercial, industrial,...

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Subsection 2.0.6 [2B5] Subsection 2.0.6 [2B5] suggests that industries should be located near generation to reduce transmission losses. The same suggestion could be stated in a different manner that generation should be located close to...

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Subsection 2.0.7 [2B6] As suggested there should be a power policy to prevent contracts being made to industries before the power is available. This would remove the obligation to construct more power sources. Power contracts with industries are...

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Subsection 2.D.1. This subsection is to consider alternatives to hydro for meeting peak load. The examples and text of the Comment refer to "exotic" sources of energy, whereas dependable sources of peaking power are more limited. Dependable...

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;.c.1 Subsection 2. E. l [2.C.1] To study the future hydroelectric development of the Columbia River the best balance of hydro-thermal generation will need to be derived. To the extent that their feasibility and public acceptance have...

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5. What capability will be usable at Grand Coulee without the limit of downstream capability? 6. Will pumped storage provide an economical substitute for this hydroelectric capacity? 7. Will there be a continued installation of...

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Subsection 2.E.2 [2.D5] The effects of hydropeaking on river fluctuations are undergoing continuous study in view of increasing non-power river operation considerations. Restrictions and proposed restrictions imposed by environmental concerns...

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Subsection 2.E.3 [2D5] New, large, base load thermal plants, especially nuclear, should not be used for load following or peaking service. There are two basic reasons for this. The first concerns the Pacific Northwest generation planning....

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1. As more thermal generation is added, there will come a time when the minimum hydro generation plus the thermal will exceed the hourly minimum load. When this occurs, the thermal must be backed off or water spilled. Either way, firm energy is...

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Subsection 2 .E.4 [2D6] The problem with which Subsection 2.E.4 [2D6] deals is the necessity of consuming fuel at time of peak load even though there is a spill of hydroelectric energy during off peak hours of the same day. As recognized in...

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Another problem is "displacing" of thermal plants. "Displacing" means shutting down or reducing the output of one of more thermal plants and serving that part of the load with surplus hydro secondary energy otherwise unsalable. Of course, a...

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Subsection 2.E.6 [2D4] Nuclear plant siting regulations in the United States are undergoing considerable adjustment. There are both Federal and State nuclear site regulations in Oregon and Washington. Both states have "one stop"...

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Subsection 2.E.7 [2D11] The recommendation of Subsection 2D11 was for a study of a 3,000-mile, 1-million volt d-c intertie. This was from a single source amely Joachin J. Janovec of Technocracy, Inc., Portland, Oregon. If we examine...

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Subsection 5.D.3 The impact of water diversion for thermal plant cooling can be minimal or quite a problem, depending on individual circumstances. Minimal impact would occur if irrigation water already being diverted were used for thermal...

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IN REPLY REFER TO: Land Services United States Department of the Interior BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS PORTLAND AREA OFFICE POST OFFICE BOX 3785 PORTLAND, OREGON 97208 A. R. Marshall Colonel, Corps of Engineers Deputy Division Engineer...