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<br />III. Projects <br /> <br />A. Introduction <br /> <br />The information presented in this Water Action Plan is intended to meet both the needs of the <br />Governance Committee and the EIS/ESA Team. The proposed projects must be described in <br />sufficient detail so the EIS/ESA Team can evaluate the benefits of the proposed Program for the <br />target species and the general impacts of the Program on the Platte River Basin water resources and <br />dependent economies. <br /> <br />The following information is provided for 7ach project included in the draft Water Action Plan per <br />the December 1, 1999 memo by Curt Brown, Platte River EIS Study Man~ger, <br /> <br />1, Location of the Project: Location of project facilities or associated actions. <br />2, Basic Description: The plan of operation that produces the intended benefit. <br />3. On-site Yield and Timing: A typical annual schedule of diversions, storage, or releases <br />producing the local yield to the river. This corresponds with on-site hydrologic effects. <br />4, Legal and Institutional Requirements for Implementation: Issues critical to the successful <br />implementation of the element. This may include issues related to permitting, water rights, <br />contracts, state laws and regulations, interstate compacts, etc. <br />5. Schedule for Implementation: The likely schedule for full implementation of the project, <br />6, Expected Project Life: The projected life of the element, based on the estimated investment and <br />operating costs. <br />7. Capital and Operational Costs: The initial and annual costs for the project. <br /> <br />In addition to these seven EIS team information requirements, the W APC requested information be <br />included on third-party impacts, Third party impacts may include hydrologic, economic, social, and <br />environmental impacts associated with each project. A hydrologic analysis considers impacts on <br />existing surface and groundwater users resulting from changes in the timing and quantity of water in <br />the river while taking into account terms and conditions of interstate compacts, decrees and the <br />Program. A socioeconomic analysis considers impacts on the local and regional economy, taxes, <br />hydropower generation, and recreation. An environmental impact analysis considers changes in <br />water quality and habitat areas. <br /> <br />A qualitative identification of potential third-party impacts associated with each project is provided, <br />however, a more in-depth quantification of negative and positive costs, benefits, and specific impacts <br />has not been completed, For example, third party costs may include power interference charges or <br />compensation for adverse impacts to existing water right holders and groundwater users. <br />Costs/benefits associated with third party impacts will need to be assessed prior to implementation. <br />Cost associated with third party impacts could be relatively high for certain projects, resulting in <br />higher costs than presented in this report. Likewise, positive third party impacts should be credited <br />to the Program when possible, which could reduce the cost of a project. Information on third party <br />impacts developed by the EIS team will be included when made available. <br /> <br />C:\Droft Wllter Action Plan (May 30. 2OOO)\WII(lC report (Version 6 BND2)-.doc <br /> <br />9 <br />