Planning Report & Environmental Impact

• Contractor Name: Navaho-Gallup Water Supply Project
• Contract Type: Loan
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

Contents
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Chapter V — Affected Environment and Environmental
Consequences (continued)
San Juan River Basin in New Mexico Navajo Nation Water Rights
Settlement Agreement V-150
Relationship between Short-Term Uses and Long-Term Productivity V-150
Long-Term Benefits and Productivity V-151
Short-Term Uses of Resources V-151
Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources V-152
Conclusions and Summary of Impacts V-153
Chapter VI — Environmental Commitments and
Mitigation Measures
Introduction VI-1
General Commitments V1-1
Navajo Reservoir Operations VI-2
Water Uses and Resources Commitments VI-2
Indian Trust Assets Commitments VI-3
Water Quality Commitments VI-3
Vegetation Commitments VI-3
Wildlife Commitments VI-4
Aquatic Resources Commitments VI-5
Special Status Species Commitments VI-5
Recreation Commitments VI-6
Land Use Commitments VI-6
Hazardous Materials Commitments VI-6
Soils Commitments VI-6
Geology Commitments VI-7
Paleontologic Commitments VI-7
Air Quality and Noise Commitments VI-7
Socioeconomics Commitments V1-7
Environmental Justice Commitments VI-7
Cultural Resources Commitments VI-7
Chapter VII — Consultation and Coordination
Introduction VII-1
Scoping Meetings VII-1
Consultation and Coordination Process VII-3
Coordination Activities VII-3
Consultation Activities VII-3
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service VII-3
Environmental Protection Agency/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers VII-8
Cultural Resources VII-8
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