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CHAPTER 1
<br />INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE OF, AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT
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<br />This FSEIS has been organized as follows:
<br />❑ Chapter 1, Introduction, Purpose of and Need for the Project introduces the ALP Project, as
<br />modified, which is being proposed to implement the provisions of the Settlement Act. The
<br />chapter also discusses the purpose of and need for the project, and discusses the objectives of this
<br />FSEIS.
<br />❑ Chapter 2, Development of Alternatives, provides information related to the development and
<br />analysis of the project alternatives, including the nine action alternatives and the No Action
<br />Alternative. It also presents information on the non - binding future water uses mentioned in
<br />Section 1.4.3. A description of the technical and environmental evaluation processes used to
<br />compare all the alternatives is also included in Chapter 2, as are the results. Those components
<br />of the alternatives considered but eliminated from further consideration in this FSEIS are also
<br />identified. Chapter 2 concludes with a description of the two refined alternatives (Refined
<br />Alternatives 4 and 6) that were selected for full environmental evaluation in Chapter 3.
<br />❑ Chapter 3, Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences, identifies the impacts that
<br />could occur to a wide array of resource areas as a result of development and operation of the
<br />proposed ALP Project. Each resource topic identifies the affected environment, potential
<br />environmental consequences (impacts), and proposed mitigation measures for Refined
<br />Alternative 4, Refined Alternative 6, and the No Action Alternative.
<br />❑ Chapter 4, Other Impact Considerations, describes other impacts that could occur as a result of
<br />implementation of the ALP Project. Growth- inducing impacts are evaluated, as are impacts
<br />associated with the connected, cumulative, and related actions. Chapter 4 also addresses the
<br />relationship between short-term uses versus long -term productivity as well as irreversible and
<br />irretrievable commitments of resources. Finally, Chapter 4 provides an analysis of Indian Trust
<br />Assets and Environmental Justice as they relate to the Colorado Ute Tribes, the Jicarilla Apache
<br />Tribe, the Navajo Nation, and other Native American groups.
<br />❑ Chapter 5, Purpose and Need, Recommendations and Commitments, explains the rationale for
<br />selecting the Preferred Alternative and provides a list of the environmental commitments
<br />Reclamation will undertake to avoid, reduce, or eliminate adverse environmental impacts
<br />associated with development and operation of the ALP Project.
<br />❑ Chapter 6, Consultation and Coordination, presents a list of the agencies, tribes, and other
<br />interested or affected individuals and groups that were contacted, as well as a summary of the
<br />public involvement process for completing this FSEIS. It also discusses the consultation and
<br />coordination activities that were undertaken with those agencies with jurisdictional authority,
<br />interest, or expertise in the activities or issues addressed in the FSEIS.
<br />❑ Chapter 7, Permits, Approvals, and Regulatory Requirements, provides a list of the various
<br />permits and approvals that would be required to construct and operate the ALP Project.
<br />❑ Chapter 8, List of Preparers, includes a list of those persons within Reclamation, the Service,
<br />and other agencies, as well as consultant support, who prepared this FSEIS.
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