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Work to identify and/or develop monitoring methods, designs, or associated tools. This includes statistical and sampling designs; protocols for field or remote sampling, data analysis, lab procedure, reporting standards, and quality assurance/quality control; development of data definitions and metadata; conceptual or simulation models; software development; tagging and other monitoring equipment; and generally any other work that prepares for the implementation of actual data collection/generation. Does not apply to producing an RM&E plan itself (see WE# 174: Produce Plan). Does not apply to models that are developed in the course of analyzing and interpreting existing data, such as multivariate models (see WE# 162: Analyze/Interpret Data).

Metrics

Location Guidance

No location needed for this work element.

Applicability and status of the following environmental compliance requirements can be found on the Environmental Compliance tab for that work element in your SOW for all 2007 contracts forward. BPA's Environmental staff will update and maintain this information in Pisces in real time, so that you can check the status of environmental compliance on your project at any time.

Note: Many of the fields are set to auto-load in Pisces, but the settings will be reviewed by BPA's Environmental staff prior to the contract being finalized, and may be revised depending on the specific circumstances.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

NEPA coverage for this work element will be identified by BPA's Environmental Compliance Lead.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

ESA consultation is typically not required for this work element.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

NHPA Section 106 consultation is typically not required for this work element.

Public Involvement

Public involvement is typically not required for this work element.