U.S. Department of the Interior

Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive iYlanagement Work Group
CHARTER
1.

Committee's Official Designation. Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group
(AMWG).

2.

Authority. The Grand Canyon Protection Act (Act) of October 30, 1992, Public Law
102-575. Sections l 802, 1804, and 1805; Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended,
5 U.S.C. Appendix 2.

3.

Objectives and Scope of Activities. The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management
Program (AMP) provides for monitoring the results of the operating criteria and plans
adopted by the Secretary of the interior (Secretary), and for research and studies to suggest
appropriate changes to those plans and operating criteria.
The AMP includes the AMWG. The AMWG will provide advice and recommendations to
the Secretary relative to the operation of Glen Canyon Dam. The Secretary's Designee is
the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science who will serve as the Chair and the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) to the AMWG. The A1V1WG will recommend suitable
monitoring and research programs and make recommendations to the Secretary. The
.:\.VlWG may recommend research and monitoring proposals outside the Act which
complement the AMP process, but such proposals will be funded separately, and shall not
Jeter from the focus of the Act.
Under Section 1802(a) of the Act, "[t]he Secretary shall operate Glen Canyon Dam in
accordance with the additional criteria and operating plans specified in Section 1804 [of the
ActJ and exercise other authorities under existing law in such a manner as to protect,
mitigate adverse impacts to, and improve the values for which Grand Canyon National Park
and Glen Canyon National Recreation Arca were established, including but not limited to,
natural and cultural resources and visitor use." Under Section 1802(b) of the Act, "[t]he
Secretary shall implement this section [of the Act] in a manner fully consistent with and
subject to the Colorado River Compact, the Upper Colorado River Basin Compact, the
Water Treaty of 1944 with Mexico, the decree of the Supreme Court in Arizona v.
California, and the provisions of the Colorado River Storage Project Act of 1956 and the
Colorado River Basin Project Act of 1968 that govern allocation, appropriation,
development, and exportation of the waters of the Colorado River basin.''

-t Description of Duties. The duties or roles and functions of the AMWG are in an advisory
capacity only. They are to:
a.

Establish AMWG operating procedures.

b.

Advise the Secretary in meeting environmental and cultural commitments
including those contained in the Glen Canyon Dmn Environmental Impact
Statement Record of Decision (GCDEIS ROD) and subsequent related
decisions.

c.

Recommend the framework for the AMP policy, goals, and direction.

d.

Recommend resource management objectives for development and
implementation of a long-term monitoring plan, and any necessary research
and studies required to determine the effect of the operation of Glen Canyon
Dam on the values for which Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area were established, including but not limited to,
natural and cultural resources, and visitor use.

e.

Review and provide input on the report identified in Section 1804(c)(2) of the
Act to the Secretary, the Congress, and the Governors of the Colorado River
Basin States. This annual report includes discussion on dam operations, Lhe
operation of the AMP, status ofresources, and measures taken to protect,
mitigate, and improve the resources defined in the Act.

f.

Annually review long-term monitoring data to provide advice on the status of
resources and whether the Desired Future Conditions and AMP Strategic
Plan goals and objectives are being met.

g.

Monitor and report on all program activities undertaken to comply with
applicable laws, including permitting requirements.

5.

Agency or Official to Whom the Committee Reports. The AMWG repo11s to the
Secretary through the Secretary's Designee.

6.

Support. The logistical and support services for the meetings of the AMWG will be
provided by the Bureau of Reclamation.

7.

l!:stimated Annual Operating Costs and Staff Years. The estimated annual operating
costs associated with snppordng the AMWG's functions are $600,000, including all direct
and indirect expenses. It is estimated that five FTE's will be required to support the
AMWG.

8.

Designated Federal Officer. The DFO is the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
who is a full-time Federal employee appointed in accordance with Agency procedures. The
DFO or designee v.ill approve or call all AMWG and subcommittee meetings, prepare and
approve all meeting agendas, attend all AMWG and subcommittee meetings, adjourn any
meetings when the DFO determines adjournment to be in the public interest and chair
meetings when directed to do so by the Secretary. The DFO will facilitate input and
coordination of info1mation from the AMWG to the Secretary to ensure that advice and
recommendations are communicated in accordance with FACA. This will be accomplished
by a memorandum annually or more often, if appropriate, from the DFO and the Secretary.

9.

Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings. The AMWG is expected to meet
approximately twice a year, and at such other times as designated by the DFO.

10.

Duration. Continuing.

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Termination. The AMWG will terminate 2 years from the date the charter is filed, unless
prior to that date, it is renewed in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of the
FACA. The AMWG will not meet or take any action without a valid current charter.

12.

:V1embcrship and Designation. Members and alternate members of the AMWCr appointed
by the Secretary will be comprised of, but not limited to, the following:

a. Secretary's Designee, who will serve as Chairperson for the AMWG.

b. One representative each from the following entities:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

111e Secretary of Energy (Western Area Power Administration)

Arizona Game and Fish Department
Hopi Tribe
Hualapai Tribe
Navajo Nation
San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
(7) Southern Paiute Consortium
(8) Pueblo of Zuni

c. One representative each from the Governors from the seven basin States:
(1) Arizona

(2)
(3)
{4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

California
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming

d. Representatives each from the general public as follows:
(I.) Two from environmental organizations
(2) Two from the recreation industry
(3) Two from contractors who purchase Federal power from Glen Canyon
Powerplant

e. One representative from each of the following DOI agencies as ex-officio non­
voting members:
(1)
(2)
(3}
(4)

Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Fish and Wildlifo Service
National Park Service

Members will be appointed to the AMWG by the Secretary, with input and
recommendations from the above-referenced agencies, States, tribes, contractors for Federal
power from Glen Canyon Dam, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders.

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Each member may also recommend an alternate member for appointment by the Secretary.
Members and alternates of the AMWG will be appointed for a 4-year term
Members of the AMWG serve without compensation, except that the DFO. in his or her sole
discretion, may choose to allow compensation for the Technical Work Group subcommittee
chairperson according to applicable authorities. While away from their homes or regular
places of business, members engaged in AMWG or subcommittee business approved by the
DFO may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same
manner as persons employed intermittently in Government service under Section 5703 of
Title 5 of the United States Code.
A vacancy on the AMWG will be filled in the same manner in which the original
appointment was made.

13.

Ethics Responsibility. No AMWG member, alternate member, or subcommittee member
will participate in any specific party matter including a lease. license, permit, contract,
claim, agreement, or related litigation with the Department in which the member has a direct
financial interest.

14.

Subcommittees. Subject to the DFO's approval, subcommittees may be formed for the
purpose of compiling information or conducting research. However, such subcommittees
must act only under the direction of the DFO and must report their recommendations to the
full AM\VG for consideration. The AMWG Chair will appoint subcommittee members.
Subcommittees must not provide advice or work products directly to the Agency.
Subcommittees will meet as necessary to accomplish their assignments, subject to
the approval of the DFO and the availability of resources.

15.

Recordkeeping. The records of the AMWG, and formally and infonnally established
subcommittees of the AMWG, shall be handled in accordance with General Records
Schedule 26, Item 2 and other approved Agency records disposition schedule. These
records shall be available for public inspection and copying, subject to the Freedom of
Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.

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Date Signed

AUG 2 4 2015
Date Filed

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