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<br /> CHAPTER 1
<br /> INTRODUCTION,PURPOSE OF,AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT
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<br /> This FSEIS has been organized as follows:
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<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 S, 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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