WSP08562

• File Number: 8149.700
• Description: Miscellaneous Small Projects and Project Studies - Homestake Project
• State: CO
• Basin: Arkansas
• Water Division: 2
• Date: 5/16/1983
• Author: USDA Forest Service
• Title: Record of Decision for Homestake Phase II Project Final Environmental Impact Statement
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: EIS

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EXHIBIT 111

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Cooperating Agencies and Permits Required

Cooperating AgenCies

The following agencies cooperated in preparation of this document:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided guidance and com-
ments for comp1 iance with its duties in addressing environmental impacts
and with review of issuance of 404 Dredge and Fill Permits.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) provided guidance and cOlTlll1ents in
order to use this document in the review of the Cities' application for a
Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permit.

The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) , U.S. Department of the Interior,
provided review comments, guidance, and consultation on threatened and
endangered species, and wetlands; and also participated in on-ground
review.

Permits or Approvals ReqUired for the Cities' Proposed Project

Four Federal, three State, and three local permits or approvals have been
identified for project development alternatives. They are:

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1. An easement from the Forest Service under authority of Federal
Land Policy and Management Act Of 1976 (FLPMA), 43 USC 1761-1771
plus 36 CFR 251. This document allows construction and operation
of the facilities associated with the project on National Forest
lands. The easement would contain terms and conditions to carry
out the purpose of FLPMA and minimize damage to environmental
values.

2. A 404 Dredge and Fill Permit from the Corps of Engineers (33 CFR
320-329). Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
as amended by the Cl ean Water Act of 1977 (PL 92-500) (33 USC
1251 et. seq.) requires a permit be obtained from the Corps prior
to the discharge of any fill material into waters of the United
states.

3. Compliance by the Forest Service and COE with requirements of
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (PL 93-205 as
amended) by conferring with the Secretary of the Interior on the
effects of the Federal action on threatened or endangered species
and their habitats. Since consultation has occurred, a "no
jeopardy opinion" on the project is required.

11 Taken from FEIS Sections 1.6.1 and 1.6.2" pages 1-18 through 1-19.
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