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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Environmental outputs of each ecosystem restoration alternative will be determined utilizing the assessment methodology used in determining the without project condition in step 2 above, The biologist will then assist in showing through cost effective analysis that an alternative restoration plan's outputs cannot be produced more cost-effectively by another alternative, The biologist will meet with the sponsor and interested agencies during the determination of outputs, Statements of significance of ecosystem outputs will be prepared for alternative plans in order to provide qualitative information to help decision makers evaluate alternatives, The environmental impacts of each flood damage reduction alternative will also be determined. 5,0 NEPA / Environmental Documentation In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and implementing regulations, preparation of an EA will be necessary, A detailed assessment will be written that identifies environmental impacts, beneficial and adverse, of the proposed action. Based on the identified impacts and concerns, reasonable alternatives to the proposed action would be developed, The EA will be integrated into the feasibility report. A Draft Feasibility ReporUEA will be circulated for public review and comment before a Final Feasibility ReporUEA is prepared, In accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the FWS and the Colorado Division of Wildlife will be requested to identify fish and wildlife concerns and available information and provide their views concerning the significance of fish and wildlife resources, Depending on the significance of issues at hand, a coordination act report may be necessary. The coordination act report would provide information that would allow consideration of the conservation of wildlife resources with the view of preventing loss of and damages to such resources as well as providing for development and improvement in connection with water resources development. Full consideration must be given to reports and recommendations furnished. The Corps is to provide funding to the FWS for their activities pursuant to this law. In accordance with the Endangered Species Act, the FWS will be requested to provide information on any federally listed threatened or endangered species, in the project area, that may potentially be affected by the implementation of the proposed project. It is anticipated that the preparation of a biological assessment will be necessary as well, The biological assessment will evaluate the effects of the proposal on federally listed threatened or endangered species that may exist in the area, The biological assessment will for the most part be an extraction of text from the EA. Special studies may be needed to determine the actual presence or absence of listed species, I n accordance with the Clean Water Act, preparation of a 404(b) (1) ecological evaluation is anticipated to be necessary, This evaluation will determine the potential effects of any proposed discharges of fill material of any alternatives on the physical, chemical, and biological components of the waters of the US, including wetlands. 15