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<br />000085 <br /> <br />Criterion: Does the proposed action: <br />2.(d) affect existing Federal project operations? <br /> <br />Guidarr..p.: With a change in type, location, or priority of use, the potential for effects on the <br />authorized purposes and project operations must be investigated. For example, such <br />effects could result from changes in operation of a reservoir or delivery sy~ that <br />might Change minimum stream flow or power generation. If these potential effects <br />are identified, avoidance of these consequences, or mitigation of such consequeoces to <br />the satisfaction of the affec.ted party is n<<-essary. <br /> <br />. As stated in the guidance an::a 2.(b 1 DOl will work to faciHta1e the proposed transfer <br />so long as its (water) rights or the (water) rights of its contracton are protedled oj <br />adequately compensated; and ill guidance area 2.(c), excepi by mutual CODSeIlt of <br />affected parties, contrac1s for additi~ storagelconveyancewiU take into accouot <br />existing Federal contracts and project obligations. <br /> <br />Power interference charges or similar compensation measures will be the R:SpODSlDility <br />of those entities proposing the traDsaction. <br /> <br />In addition to:tbe evaluation of effects on existing projectoperatiODS, and authorized. <br />project beneficiaries, the foDowing geJieral issues must also be addressed: . <br /> <br />(1) Third party effects <br />(2) Documentation for compliance with NEPA <br />(3) Land classification <br />(4) Reclamation RefOl'Pl Act of 1982 <br /> <br />(1) Third party effects.~ see Principle 3. <br /> <br />(2) NEPA.. see PriDciple 7. <br /> <br />(3) Land Classification <br /> <br />If1he proposed action is a change in location ofuse for irrigation water, land <br />classification is necessary to ensure that the land is capable of sustaining irrigation <br />activities without danutge to the land or water resource, and demonstr'ati()n that <br />sufficient payment capacity exists during the term of the transfer may also be required. <br />The level of detail, amount of original worlc, and depth of analysis, will be determine <br />on the merits of each situation. <br /> <br />(4) Reclamation Refunn Act of 1982 <br /> <br />6 <br />