Salmon Kill Enhancement and Restoration Project

of the river. This award will support the Department ofthe Interior's priority to"Create a conservation stewardship legacy", specifically by fostering a partnership with a conservation organization (Trout Unlimited) and private landowners to enhance habitat for coldwater fish and improve a recreational hshery. This project also "Restores trust with local communities" by providing federal funds for local priorities (in this case restoring aquatic and riparian habitat to improve an important recreational fishery). Lastly, this award will support several Departmental initiatives creating American jobs and increasing and improving recreational opportunities. Funds under this award are to be used to compensate for natural resources injured as a result of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) released from the General Electric Company lacility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts under the authority of CFDA 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration, and Implementation. A determination by the Govemment not to compete this proposed assistance is based upon Departmental Manual 505DM2, paragraph 2.14 (B) (4) and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions conceming this announcement should be directed to Artela Jacobs aI (404) 679-7197 or by email at Artela_Jacobs@fws.gov.