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<br />H~ <br />ao <br />In <br />.-.! <br /> <br />TRANSMITTAL <br /> <br />could be formulated for the Cochetopa Creek Unit because of unfavorable <br />geological conditions at the available reservoir sites. <br /> <br />Although the Ohio Creek and East River Units were found to be eco- <br />nomically justified, they are not considered appropriate for Federal de- <br />velopment at this time because of their small size. They could be recon- <br />sidered for Federal development in the fUture if evaluation criteria and <br />economic conditions change so that it becomes appropriate to include ir- <br />rigation or other additional purposes in project development. At the <br />present time both the Ohio Creek and East River Units could be considered <br />for development by State or private interests. The East River Unit also <br />could be considered for development under the Small Reclamation Project <br />Act (Public Law 984 as amended). <br /> <br />The environmental effects of the Ohio Creek Unit would be minimal <br />as a buried pipeline would be the only construction feature. In the East <br />River Unit a small reservoir (4,IOO-acre-foot capacity) would inundate <br />some mountain valley lands and a short section of the stream fishery but <br />would provide new opportunities for flat water fiShing and recreation. <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br />