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. "3.~ 4':' ;J Two of the archeological sites have been extensively investigated as had been previously recommended (Buckles, 1972). No other sites were ~ecommended for further study (Withers, 1964). Five of the sites will be inundated by construction of the proposed Twin Lakes enlargement. . Of the six areas of historical interest identified in the Twin Lakes development, two have been deemed significant in terms of and placed on the National Register of Historic , Places. The two National Register properties are the complex of buildings known as the Interlaken Hotel and the village of Twin Lakes. The enlargement of Twin Lakes Dam and Reservoir will affect the two properties by acquisition of one and partial acquisition of the other. Studies and consultations have been undertaken with the State Historic Preservation Officer concerning the extent of the impacts on the properties and possible mitigation procedures. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has been consulted and will be asked to formally comment, as provided for under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,. prior to implementing any activities that may affect the two properties. Construction of the Otero Powerplant and Otero Canal will result in the destruction of one archeological site. Further study of site 5CF7 at the location of the proposed Otero Powerplant was recommended (Buckles, 1972). The site had been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. No further actions that may affect the site will be undertaken prior to compliance with 36 CFR 800. The two sites located to the west of the proposed Otero Canal alinement will not be affec~ea by Proj~~L JcYcl~p~~"t (Buckles, 1972). . Other proposed features of the Project are currently under study to determine the presence, significance, and possible impact of the features on archeological and historical resources. Features that have been studied but for which reports have not been received include: the Mt. Elbert to Poncha Transmission Line alternative, the remainder of the Mt. Elbert Conduit alinement, and the Fountain Valley Conduit alinement. A contract has been let, but no field work has been undertaken for the Mt. Elbert to Malta Transmission Line. Studies to identify and evaluate resources on the Arkansas Valley Conduit have yet to be initiated. It is recognized that excavation, inundation, relocation, and demolition of archeological and historical resources constitute major impacts on these parts of the environment. . IV-43