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I I I l I I I i I I I t i ~ I t I I I G01748 Fish and Wi1d1ife--The Corps, in the planning and designing of projects, includes measures for the mitigation and enhancement of fish and wildlife in accordance with the provision of the 1958 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. Most reservoirs include provisions to maintain certain minimum downstream flows to enhance stream fisheries among other downstream water needs. Reservoirs are operated to enhance fish spawning and the reservoir fisheries to the maximum possible extent commensurate with other authorized project functions. Water Suppl~--Municipa1 and industrial water supply is the primary responsibility of States, municipalities, or other non-Federal entities. Storage space may be included in reservoirs at the request of the non-Federal entities; however, they must agree to repay the allocated costs and meet the other requirements of the 1958 Water Supply Act. Existing reservoirs may be modified to include municipal and industrial water ~upp1y under certain conditions. Water Qua1i~-The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948, as amended, provi(fes that capacity may be included in reservoirs to improve water quality. The need, value, and impact of storage for water quality control is determined by the Administrator of EPA. Environmental Actions--The Corps of Engineers emphasizes the importance of balanClng environmental considerations with developmental needs regardless of competing demands. The Corps has guidelines and objectives based on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that are designed to put all Army Engineer civil works activities in a posture to carry out programs in support of national environmental objectives. The program is designed to ensure that environmental aspects are completely addressed in any project undertaken and that the public participates fully in the process. Flood Emergency Operation and Disaster Assistance--The Corps can respond to requests for assistance as needed during floods and following major disasters such as floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc. Response may be made to requests for providing emergency drinking water supplies of adequate quantity and quality under certain authorities available to the Corps. Bank Erosion Contro1--Remedial or corrective measures for bank erosion should be considered in studies of regulating river flows. However, in serious cases where public or quasi-public facilities are being threatened, the Corps may provide remedial bank protection measures. Also, technical and engineering assistance may be provided to non-Federal public i.nterests. Research and Deve10pm~nt--1n addition to its traditional engineering research and development program, t e Corps is conducting research in areas of environmental concern, water quality, wastewater management systems, public involvement, and others. 1-9