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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />., <br /> <br />7c. Develop alternatives using appropriate combinations of structural and non-structural <br />elements. <br /> <br />Task 8 - Evaluation of Proiect Confi!!urations <br /> <br />Configurations will be evaluated in a multi-step evaluation process. Existing data, computer <br />models and decision support systems will be utilized to the maximum extent possible given the <br />budget and schedule constraints of the Study. <br /> <br />The first step in the screening process will be the identification of categories of "fatal flaws" to <br />avoid the identification of plan elements with issues that would likely compromise the overall <br />viability of implementing the element and/or eliminate a plan containing that element from any <br />serious further consideration. Subsequent screening steps will consist of more detailed analyses. <br />Configurations may be reformulated and reevaluated in an iterative evaluation process only to a <br />very limited degree given the short schedule and limited budget for the Study. <br /> <br />An evaluation procedure will be developed using a matrix or matrices so that each configuration <br />may be compared with all other configurations under consideration. The procedure will have the <br />capability of analyzing configurations while varying the values or weights used in the evaluation. <br /> <br />The final step in this task will be the selection of one or more project configurations that appear <br />may be feasible. Selection, based on recommendations of the Technical Committee, will be made <br />by the Colorado Water Conservation Board. . <br /> <br />8a. Develop a methodology for the evaluation of configurations to describe the process <br />and the evaluation factors to be used. Potential evaluation factors are: <br /> <br />. Project yield and reliability including the potential benefits and yield of reusing <br />water to extinction in the Arkansas and South Platte basins, <br /> <br />. Ability to deliver projected water supply demands, <br /> <br />. Permitting considerations, <br /> <br />. Public and political acceptability, <br />. Coordination with local and regional planning efforts, <br />. Capacity to comply with Federal water rights issues, and other legal and compact <br />constraints, <br /> <br />. Impacts on the natural environment, the man-made environment and the existing <br />social setting, <br /> <br />. Water quality implications, <br />, <br /> <br />. Operational flexibility, <br /> <br />. Estimated costs for planning studies, legal activities, environmental mitigation <br />and enhancement, pennitting, design, construction and project operation and <br />management, <br /> <br />. Economic feasibility defined as all costs and all benefits resulting from a <br />particular action regardless of to whom they may accrue, <br /> <br />Page 10 of 12 <br /> <br />Contmct SCOPE 5-1-03 BND <br />