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When it approved the construction of these dams , the IJC set both outflow and reservoir level requirements aimed at meeting the needs of upstream and downstream users as well flood prevention . In 2005 , the IJC contracted the U.S. National Academy of Sciences , in collaboration with the Royal Society of Canada , to conduct an independent review of some key aspects of the Study , including the science and analysis related to certain environmental work , coastal erosion and flooding , and the key scientific models for the Study . On January 15 , 1998 , after studying the proposed Regulation Plan 1998 , the Commission announced in a Press Release that it had decided not to adopt Plan 1998 , noting that " After full consideration of issues raised during public comment , the IJC determined that it does not have sufficient information on the environmental impacts associated with the proposed plan and that the plan would not constitute sufficient improvement over the existing situation . After full consideration of issues raised during public comment , the IJC determined that it does not have sufficient information on the environmental impacts associated with the proposed plan and that the plan would not constitute sufficient improvement over the existing situation . Reception : The IJC initiated the first reception honoring international journalists at the 1995 convention in St. Paul . The IJC determined that it does not have sufficient information on the environmental impacts associated with the proposed plan and that the plan would not provide sufficient improvement over the existing situation . ( 484 ) To assist in the revision of the format , the IJC contracted for consultation by a public information firm assist in changing the biennial meeting . All of the information and views that the IJC gathered at the public consultation sessions and in written form will be taken into consideration by the Commissioners as they think about how to respond to Montana 's request for a review of the IJC 's 1921 Order . Based on the information provided by the Boards , the IJC determined that it would be appropriate to review again its Order of Approval regarding the regulation of Spednik and East Grand Lakes .