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On October 22, 2004, the Council released a paper seeking public comment on a set of five broad process and planning topics that had developed in the course of its fish and wildlife program subbasin plan amendment process. The Council took written comment on that issue paper for thirty days, and continued discussions with interested persons and entities through February 2005.

The purpose of this document is to update interested parties on how, after consideration of the written comments provided and the discussions had, the Council understands and defines these broader planning and process issues. More importantly, it will provide notice to the public as to how the Council intends to address or treat these matters.