99 PROCESSES CONSOLIDATED
By Barry Espenson
A merger of the public involvement
processes for three federal agency “decision tracks” is needed to ensure
the region’s citizens have their say on important Columbia Basin salmon
recovery issues, according to conservation and fishing groups.
A May 20 letter signed by leaders
of 10 special interest groups asks that federal agencies coordinate and
schedule hearings to assure the best possible participation from the public.
A first step would be
