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3. DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES The research and monitoring data and analyses that have already been completed, will be flJl!y used tG de~..elop the CIS. DtptliJjug un the aiternatives developed, it is expected that SOIne additional basic field level data gathering will be required, It will be important to develop sufficient data adequacy and analysis, so that each practicable alternative is given a fair and objective evaluation, Identify and Develop Alternatives Alternatives developed to date include the following: . No Action (dam operations without meeting the flow recommendations) . 250 cfs (minimum flow) . 5,000 cfs (maximum flow) . 250 cfs (minimum flow) - 6,000 cfs (maximum flow) . 500 cfs (minimum flow) - 5,000 cfs (maximum flow) . 500 cfs (minimum flow) - 6,000 cfs (maximum flow) Additional alternatives may be suggested by the Reclamation's EIS team, cooperating agencies who will assist in preparing the EIS, or the public, However, any alternative developed must be able to meet the requirements of the purpose and need associated with the proposed action, 4. ANALYSIS OF AL TERNA TIVES This POA envisions the development/identification of a reasonable range of alternatives focusing on meeting the flow recommendations for endangered fish in the San Juan River downstream of Farmington, NM, Several initial alternatives will be assessed, Suggestions from the public and affected agencies will be evaluated by Reclamation, and potential new or modified alternatives may be developed, As an example, a series of scoping meetings were held in Colorado and New Mexico, in November, 1999, Information acquired from these meetings has been used to develop the range of alternatives shown above, Reclamation will invite other federal agencies, states, American Indian tribes. local governments, and the general public to help determine the scope of the issues to be addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), When the DEIS is complete, its availability will be announced in the Federal Regis/er, local news media, and through direct contact with interested parties so that comments can be solicited, A description of the resources potentially impacted, an assessment of those impacts, and an evaluation of options to avoid or mitigate impacts will be prepared, following the standard Bureau NEP A EIS format. A discussion of alternatives considered and rejected will be prepared, with a Draft May 15,2000 8 Plan of Approach for Navajo Dam Operations EIS O\}l2.3~