Columbia Basin Pit-Tag Information System. proposal 199008000

FY07-09 proposal 199008000

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Columbia Basin Pit-Tag Information System.
Proposal ID	199008000
Organization	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)
Short description	Provides basic infrastructure for all PIT tag related projects in Columbia River Basin. Operates and maintains long-term data repository for PIT tag information,.Operates and maintains permanent PIT tag interrogation sites. Supports other PIT research.
Information transfer	PTAGIS is the central repository for all PIT tag information. This information is available to all entities through www.ptagis.org. The PTAGIS project provides computer software that facilitates the standard data collection of mark, release and recovery information for PIT tagged fish. The Columbia Basin PIT Tag Steering Committee establishes the data collection standards and methods employed by the PTAGIS project.
Proposal contact person or principal investigator

Contacts

Contact	Organization	Email
Form submitter
Carter Stein	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	[email protected]
All assigned contacts
Jan Brady		[email protected]
Carter Stein	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	[email protected]
Carter Stein	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	[email protected]
Carter Stein	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	[email protected]

Section 2. Locations

Province / subbasin: Mainstem/Systemwide / Systemwide

Latitude	Longitude	Waterbody	Description

Section 3. Focal species

primary: All Anadromous Salmonids
secondary: American Shad
secondary: Green Sturgeon
secondary: Cutthroat Trout
secondary: Pacific Lamprey
secondary: Northern Pikeminnow
secondary: White Sturgeon All Populations
secondary: Brook Trout
secondary: Bull Trout
secondary: Rainbow Trout
Additional:

Section 4. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishments
2005	1,882,705 PIT Tags used by any PIT tagging project in the CRB. Installed ICH Full Flow bypass PIT detector. Installed BON Washington Ladder Vetical Slot and completed Prosser dam PIT detection system Installed John Day Separator Exit / Adult Return PIT
2004	2,016,915 PIT Tags used by any PIT tagging project in the CRB. Assisted development of Installed first Separator Exit / Adult Return PIT monitor at MCN. Installed left bank fish ladder PIT detectors at Prosser dam.
2003	2,334,211 PIT Tags used by any PIT tagging projects in CRB. Field O&M? Installed GRA and ICH Adult Ladders PIT detection systems.
2002	1,787,480 PIT Tags used by any PIT tagging projects in CRB. Completed Installation of orifice McNary Oregon and Washington fish ladder PIT detection systems. Completed Bradford and Cascades Island orifice PIT detection systems at Bonneville Dam.
2001	1,114,000 PIT Tags Used by any PIT Tagging Projects in CRB. Installed orifice PIT tag interrogation systems at adult fish ladders at Bonneville & McNary dams.
2000	1,288,000 PIT Tags Used by any PIT Tagging Projects in CRB. Produced 2000 PIT Tag Workshop. Produced PIT tag Training Video. Converted entire basin from 400kHz FDX-A to ISO FDX-B (ISO Transition).
1999	1,509,691 PIT Tags Used by any PIT Tagging Projects in CRB. Deployed Field Data Validation and Loading (FDVL) Software for loading PIT tag, tagging and release information to PTAGIS. Deployed Tag Distribution and Inventory (TDI) application.
1998	950,560 PIT Tags Used by any PIT Tagging Projects in CRB. Separated PIT tag procurement costs from PTAGIS to 199008001. Initiated procurement and distribution of 250 portable PIT tag readers to all NWPPC FWP PIT tagging projects. Installed JDA.
1997	435,325 PIT Tags Used by NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects. Deployed 'alpha' release of new windows based PIT tagging software that supports ISO tag codes (PITTAG2.EXE). Coordinated ISO stationary and portable transciever design, devl., test & evaluation.
1996	435,325 PIT Tags Used by NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects. Coordinated ISO Stationary transceiver evaluations. Deployed new, unix based, interrogation data collection platform in production, system-wide. Installed CRC firmware rev 645-0002-Rev. RB1 cksum
1995	567,100 PIT Tags Used by NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects. Installed prototype separation by code interrogation system components at Lower Granite Dam in support of NMFS Research and Development (FWP 198331900). Conducted PIT Tag Workshop.
1994	389,400 PIT Tags Used by NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects. Purchase Sun S1000 server and prepared processes to port to new machine. Constructed new interrogation data loading (IDL) processes to support record load anticipated for 1995. Installed MCN.
1993	200,450 PIT Tags Used by NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects. Assumed installation, operations and maintenance responsiblities from NMFS. Automated data collection from remote interrogation sites. Conducted PIT Tag Workshop. Installed LMO.
1992	118,500 PIT Tags Used by NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects Transferred PTAGIS system from NMFS Sandpoint computers to PSMFC.
1991	117,500 PIT Tags Used by NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects Training and Coordination for NWPPC FWP PIT Tagging Projects. Update PIT Tag Specifications Document, Marking Procedures Document, PTAGIS User Manuals Field O&M, etc.

Section 5. Relationships to other projects

Funding source	Related ID	Related title	Relationship
BPA	198331900	New Marking & Monitoring Tech	This project performs research and development for new tagging and detection systems. PTAGIS coordinates to implement new tools in the production environment.
Other: Corps of Engineers	Corps	AFEP: Anadromous Fish Evaluation Program	PTAGIS coordinates installation of new PIT systems with projects operated by USACE. PTAGIS implements Separation by Code requirements for AFEP projects.
BPA	198335003	Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery M&E	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 59,400 tags were used.
BPA	198605000	Evaluate Sturgeon Physical Hab	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 5,500 tags were used.
BPA	198712700	Smolt Monitoring By Non-Feder	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 52,100 tags were used.
BPA	198805303	Hood River Production M&E - Ws	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 7,000 tags were used.
BPA	198805304	Hood River Production M&E-ODFW	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 2,000 tags were used.
BPA	198902401	Eval Um Juvenile Sal Out Migra	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 3,300 tags were used.
BPA	198909800	Salmon Studies Id Rvrs IDFC	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 24,000 tags were used.
BPA	198909801	Salmon Studies Id Rvrs USFWS	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,500 tags were used.
BPA	198909802	Salmon Studies Id Rvrs NPT	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 6,000 tags were used.
BPA	198909803	Salmon Studies Id Rvrs SBT	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,500 tags were used.
BPA	199000500	Umatilla Hatchery - M&E	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 4,800 tags were used.
BPA	199004401	Lake Creek Land Acquisition	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 2,000 tags were used.
BPA	199005500	Id Steelhead M&E Studies	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 20,000 tags were used.
BPA	199007700	Dev of Sytemwide Pred Control	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,500 tags were used.
BPA	199008000	Columbia Basin Pit-Tag Informa	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 500 tags were used.
BPA	199102800	Pit Tagging Wild Chinook	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 10,000 tags were used.
BPA	199102900	Post-Release Survival of Fall	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 10,000 tags were used.
BPA	199107100	Sockeye Salmon Hab & Limnologi	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 2,000 tags were used.
BPA	199107200	Redfish Lake Sockeye Salmon Ca	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 7,500 tags were used.
BPA	199107300	Idaho Natural Production Monit	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 12,500 tags were used.
BPA	199202604	Life Studies of Spring Chinook	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 15,900 tags were used.
BPA	199204000	Redfish Lake Sockeye Broodstoc	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 3,000 tags were used.
BPA	199302900	Survival Est For Passage Throu	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 40,000 tags were used.
BPA	199405400	Bull Trout Life History Projec	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 500 tags were used.
BPA	199502700	Lake Roosevelt Sturgeon	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 16,300 tags were used.
BPA	199506335	Klickitat Fishery YKFP M & E	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 5,000 tags were used.
BPA	199602000	Pit Tagging Spring/Summer Chin	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 198,500 tags were used.
BPA	199604000	Coho Restoration Mid-Columbia	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 35,000 tags were used.
BPA	199604300	Johnson Creek Artificial Propa	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 24,500 tags were used.
BPA	199700100	Idaho Chinook Salmon Captive R	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,000 tags were used.
BPA	199701501	Imnaha R Smolt Monitoring NPT	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 4,600 tags were used.
BPA	199800702	Gd Ronde Supp Lostine O&M/M&E	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 8,000 tags were used.
BPA	199801001	Grande Ronde Captive Brood O&M	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,500 tags were used.
BPA	199801004	M&E Snake R. Fall Ch Spawning	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 22,500 tags were used.
BPA	199801006	Captive Broodstock Artificial	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 8,000 tags were used.
BPA	199801600	Escapement/Productivity Spring	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 8,000 tags were used.
BPA	199801900	Wind River Watershed	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 2,500 tags were used.
BPA	200001400	Evaluate Lamprey Habitat/Popul	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 400 tags were used.
BPA	200001700	Recondition Wild Steelhead Kel	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,000 tags were used.
BPA	200001900	Tucannon River Spring Chinook	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,000 tags were used.
BPA	200003900	Walla Walla River Basin Monito	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 6,000 tags were used.
BPA	200100300	Adult Pit Detector Installatio	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 3,000 tags were used.
BPA	200102500	Rattlesnake Cr Salmonid Prod	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,500 tags were used.
BPA	200200600	Bull Trout Movement:Tucannon	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 300 tags were used.
BPA	200205300	Assess Salmonids Asotin Cr Ws	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 2,500 tags were used.
BPA	200301700	Integrated Status/Effect Progr	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 30,000 tags were used.
BPA	200303900	Monitor Repro In Wenat/Tuc/Kal	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 5,000 tags were used.
BPA	200304100	Eval Salmon Thru Snake R Dams	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 301,00 tags were used.
BPA	200306200	Eval Repro Success Kelt Steel	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 1,000 tags were used.
BPA	200306300	Repro Success Abernathy Creek	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 2,500 tags were used.
Other: BPA	14481331098J034	Lower Snake River Compensation Program (Also see PRJ #97-018-00) (00-GS-75064) 1448	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 72,500 tags were used.
Other: BPA	95-063-00	Yakima/Klikitat Monitoring and Evaluation Program (see PRJ 89-098-00)	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 111,600 tags were used.
Other: BPA	98-019-01	Wind River Watershed Restoration	PIT tag marking program. During the last performance period for 2005 3,000 tags were used.
BPA	199105100	M&E Statistical Support For Li	PTAGIS is the the primary source of data that is used in analysis performed by the UW on this Statistical Support project.
BPA	198910700	Statistical Support For Salmon	PTAGIS is the the primary source of data that is used in analysis performed by the UW on this Statistical Support project.
BPA	199008001	Pit Tag Purchases	19908001 is a 'placeholder' project that purchases PIT tags from the manufacturer. All labor involved with the Tag Distribution and Inventory system is provided in the PTAGIS project.
BPA	199403300	Fish Passage Center	PTAGIS provides some of the data used by FPC.

Section 6. Biological objectives

Biological objectives	Full description	Associated subbasin plan	Strategy
Install, operate and maintain interrogation system	Perform work necessary to automatically collect PIT tag passive recovery data at remote locations.	None	Utilize principles of 'lights out' factory automation systems. Utilize telecommunications infrastructure to report anomolous events to provide rapid response to minimize data loss.
Management and Administration	Provide the overall support infrastucture necessary for the success of the PTAGIS system. Includes procurement and distribution of PIT tags, maintaining meta data specifications, coordination with various entities.	None	Cross train project staff to provide a more information to end users. Encourage information sharing. Listen to end users to learn new requirements.
Operate and Maintain Separation by Code System	Perform work necessary to implement researchers requirements to automatically sort fish at PIT tag bypass systems among various destination routes (e.g., sample, river, barge, other).	None	Automate system and train users.
Operate, maintain and enhance the PTAGIS database	Operations and Maintenance projects such as PTAGIS do not fit well into the "Biological Objective" framework described in this solicitation. Instead, we provide the 'real' objectives for this project: Perform work necessary to: 1) operate and maintain the central data repository; 2) create and enhance personal computer application software used to collect data by researchers; 3) create and enhance web applications to allow web access to data by users.	None	Utilize a systems lifecycle model for application development and support.
Provide Additional Support as Required	Perform technical consultation or perform work related to installation of new, non-traditional facilities.	None	Maintain awareness of new technologies and applications. Incorporate 'best practices' into technical advice to optimize data quality and consistancy.

Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)

Work element name	Work element title	Description	Start date	End date	Est budget
Create/Manage/Maintain Database	Operate, maintain and enhance the PTAGIS system	Perform work necessary to: 1) operate and maintain the central data repository; 2) create and enhance personal computer application software used to collect data by researchers; 3) create and enhance web applications to allow web access to data by users.	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$2,696,389
Biological objectives Operate, maintain and enhance the PTAGIS database			Metrics
Create/Manage/Maintain Database	Operate and Maintain Separation by Code System (SbyC)	Continue development of database management and coordination support model for Separation by Code (SbyC);	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$674,097
Biological objectives Operate and Maintain Separation by Code System			Metrics
Mark/Tag Animals	Calibrate SbyC System	Mark and release fish at a dam. Fish are encoded in proper proportions to test each diversion path required for the SbyC computer.	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$89,880
Biological objectives Operate and Maintain Separation by Code System			Metrics
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Verify accuracy of Separation by Code system	Based upon fish marked and released, verify the percent of fish successfully diverted and explain discrepancies.	3/1/2008	12/31/2009	$44,940
Biological objectives Operate and Maintain Separation by Code System			Metrics
Install Fish Monitoring Equipment	Install and Enhance SbyC Instrumentation	Design, install and operate controls for diversion-gate operation at remote sites. This includes the development of ladder-logic programs for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and operator interfaces	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$176,549
Biological objectives Operate and Maintain Separation by Code System			Metrics
Install Fish Monitoring Equipment	Install PIT tag interrogation equipment at new and established sites and Lab Test Field Equipment and PIT Tags	Perform work necessary to install traditional juvenile systems, and full flow Bypass PIT interrogation systems that have completed the standard research and development cycle. Assist Corps of Engineers in planning and performing final installation tasks required for Full Flow Bypass system at Lower Monumental Dam during fall and winter 2006 – 2007. Assist Corps of Engineers in planning and perform final installation tasks required for Full Flow Bypass system at John Day Dam during fall and winter 2006 – 2007. NOTE: For Tasks 5.1 and 5.2 Corps is to provide installation of power, communication, EMF shields access and other infrastructure to support PIT tag detection at interrogation sites. Deploy Marathon High Availability Servers in support of M4 (Mustang). 5.2. Lab Test Field Equipment and PIT Tags Perform various tests in the Kennewick lab as required or requested, directly relating to PIT-tag interrogation systems and or PIT-tags themselves.	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$1,059,296
Biological objectives Install, operate and maintain interrogation system			Metrics
Submit/Acquire Data	System Setup and Shutdown and Routine Daily Monitoring & Repair	5.3. System Setup and Shutdown Perform data system setup (Site Configuration, SiteScape, Support) activities for all new sites; Perform pre-season site activation and shutdown procedures as required; 5.4. Routine Daily Monitoring & Repair Perform daily on-line report monitoring of supported interrogation systems; Perform General Maintenance Checks (GMC) for detection system equipment at supported sites; Document maintenance activities in Event Logs for maintenance performed at supported sites; Provide timely repair of defective equipment at interrogation sites in response to problems detected through daily on-line report monitoring; Operate and maintain interrogation site communication systems including telephones, telephone lines, I/P connections / peripherals devices and power backup equipment. Implement modifications to detection equipment and software as required to optimize data integrity and systems operations. Seasonal system modifications shall be in place by March 15, of the out-migration year.	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$1,235,845
Biological objectives Install, operate and maintain interrogation system			Metrics
Provide Technical Review	Develop and Review Technical Documentation and Provide Technical Support	Write Standard Operating Procedures relating to the Operations and Maintenance of PIT-tag interrogation systems. Attend technical review meetings and provide feedback to project managers during the design and implementation phases of new interrogation sites. Provide technical support and training assistance to users (NOAA, ODFW, IDFG, WDFW, YN, USGS, USFWS and others) of interrogation systems;	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$353,099
Biological objectives Install, operate and maintain interrogation system			Metrics
Manage and Administer Projects	Supervise and manage field systems staff and resources	Perform work necessary to plan, organize, direct and control project resources to meet the project goal of 99% uptime of all system components as measured during the peak of the migration season.	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$353,099
Biological objectives Install, operate and maintain interrogation system			Metrics
Provide Technical Review	Administration Management and Coordination	Provide overall strategy and architecture to support the continued growth of the Columbia Basin PIT Tag Information System available to all entities. Coordinate purchase and distribution of PIT tags for BPA funded projects Develop and maintain a Tag Specification in coordination with other entities (view link). Develop a quality control mechanism to screen purchased tags for conformance to the Tag Specification. Develop an automatic PIT-tag tester. Continue to automate (via World Wide Web application) PIT tag forecasting and distribution as resources allow (view link). Coordinate user and system requirements; Coordinate operational issues with facility operators and interested agencies; Coordinate the operational deployment of new PIT Tag Technologies with system users and the “technology innovators”; Coordinate with BPA Technical Management Team development staff and contractors to provide access to customized dataset based upon TMT requirements (link to TMT files). Coordinate with PIT Tag Steering Committee (PTSC) to update system codes. Document these codes and distribute via the PIT Tag Specifications Document (see PDF link) by February 1st of the out-migration year; Act as central contact (liaison) between PTAGIS system users. Maintain the list of available PIT Tagging equipment, documented in the PIT Tag Tagging Procedures Document (see PDF link) Changes to this document shall be approved by the PTSC; Update, automate and distribute tagging system documentation; Provide requested data to casual, ad-hoc users as needed; Provide training and informational pointers to users on tagging and validation and system analysis software as needed; Provide the day-to-day management, supervision and administrative support for the PIT Tag Operations Center; Produce a Newsletter for periodic, general distribution (view link); Develop the Annual Work Plan for the following out-migration year; Write and distribute Annual report	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$988,676
Biological objectives Management and Administration			Metrics
Provide Technical Review	Adult System Coordination, Extended Range System Support and Other Non-Traditional System Support	7.1. Adult System Coordination Assist BPA in the planning, coordination, evaluation and management of the Adult PIT Tag Interrogation System Development effort, especially as it relates to operations and maintenance viability issues such as installation and on-going support, as requested. 7.2. Extended Range Systems Assist BPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in developing a PIT tag detection system at the Bonneville Dam Corner Collector flume by providing advice, consultation and assistance. Configure data collection platform in coordination with efforts being conducted by Digital Angel Corporation through FWP 198331900. Modify interrogation monitoring software modules to conform to new output data formats used by Digital Angel Corporation in development of the 2nd Generation Reader System or the Hi-Q Reader system Provide support for efforts to utilize PIT technology to characterize straying rates of adult fish. 7.3. Other Non Traditional Systems Assist non-traditional PIT Tag users with data collection and submission. Provide special assistance to researchers performing work related to providing PIT tag data from bird nesting colonies. Provide special assistance to researchers collecting PIT tag data as an adjunct to the Northern Pike-minnow Sport Reward Program. Provide other special assistance to non-traditional users upon request. Develop and Implement PIT tag sport recovery award system.	3/1/2007	12/31/2009	$353,099
Biological objectives Provide Additional Support as Required			Metrics

Section 8. Budgets

Itemized estimated budget

Item	Note	FY07	FY08	FY09
Personnel	Add 2 staff in 2008	$838,068	$911,589	$948,053
Fringe Benefits	Fringe at 35%	$322,405	$355,302	$369,514
Supplies	Parts and equipment	$450,123	$468,128	$486,853
Other	Contract Labor	$380,827	$396,060	$411,903
Capital Equipment	Computer Lease and Other Items	$233,449	$242,787	$252,498
Travel	[blank]	$42,319	$44,011	$45,772
Overhead	Overhead at 13%	$264,386	$274,962	$285,960
Totals		$2,531,577	$2,692,839	$2,800,553

Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets

Total itemized budget:	$8,024,969
Total work element budget:	$8,024,969

Cost sharing

Funding source/org	Item or service provided	FY 07 est value ($)	FY 08 est value ($)	FY 09 est value ($)	Cash or in-kind?	Status
Totals		$0	$0	$0

Section 9. Project future

FY 2010 estimated budget: $2,912,575
FY 2011 estimated budget: $2,912,575

Comments: Budget adjusted for inflation at 4% per year.

Future O&M costs: PTAGIS is an operations and maintenance project.

Termination date: Ongoing
Comments: This project provides the basic infrastructure for PIT tag mark and recovery throughout the basin.

Final deliverables: 1. Operating system infrastructure. 2. Data available to all entitites. 3. Project support and coordination.

Section 10. Narrative and other documents

Reviews and recommendations

FY07 budget	FY08 budget	FY09 budget	Total budget	Type	Category	Recommendation
NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs]
$2,500,000	$2,500,000	$2,500,000	$7,500,000	Expense	Basinwide	Fund
NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs]
$2,500,000	$2,500,000	$2,500,000	$0		Basinwide

ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)

Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)

NPCC comments: This is a high priority project that deserves continued funding. However, this “fundable” recommendation is qualified because the project is lacking a detailed description of the comprehensive data model and a more specific description of metadata development to date. Funding of this project should be conditioned on the project sponsor addressing this issue. This problem has been pointed out in previous ISRP and ISAB reviews, and progress has not been reported. Specifically, in the 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide Review, the ISRP found that a weakness in the data retrieval system of PITAGIS was the ability to determine how PIT tagged fish were handled or their rearing history prior to release. The ISRP recommendation to develop descriptive metadata for the entire history of each tagged fish has not been addressed, and the proposal only states that they are working on a comprehensive data model to allow better tracking of projects and organizations over time, and it should be ready to implement by the fall of 2006. Other comments: The sponsors of this continuing project would benefit from feedback on the quality of the PIT tag information and accessibility -- user satisfaction. A user satisfaction survey should be initiated. The project sponsors should coordinate with NOAA Fisheries, the sponsors of proposal #200700900 - A Spatially Explicit & Web-accessible Database for Managing the Impacts of Expanding Colonial Waterbird Populations on Juvenile Salmonids (Oncorhynchus species) in the Columbia River Basin. The main problem identified in the NOAA Fisheries proposal seems to be a data access issue. Most of the data to be loaded into the proposed database are already in the existing system (PTAGIS) (PSMFC, 2003). It is not clear what the problem with accessing data in PTAGIS might be. However, taking it as given that there is a problem, adequate communication between sponsors may alleviate this problem and avoid future unnecessary duplication. The project history section is the strongest section of the proposal including a good overview of the project history, effectiveness, growth, and addition of available interrogation sites.

ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)

Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)