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6 Blocks 7 and 8 of NIIP - Because the Program will not have been implemented at the time the consultation is initiated, specific measures may be required pursuant to the Endangered Species Act to offset the potential Federal action impacts which are likely to jeopardize listed fish. Measures to lessen such impacts, consistent with Section 7 (a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act, may consist of, but are not limited to: 1) protection of reservoir storage releases through the Navajo Nation; 2) NIIP modifications; 3) commitments to convert water use that is currently in the baseline for the ALP to other uses to the benefit of listed fish; 4) scheduling of flows below Navajo Dam to provide additional water to benefit the listed fish; 5) assessment of the impacts of any contaminants associated with NIIP return flows on listed fish and a program to reduce any adverse impacts; or (6) implementation of any of the measures listed on page 5 to achieve sufficient progress. Navajo South Project - Some progress under the Program is possible prior to consideration of this project under Section 7 consultation. Measures will likely be required to offset project depletions or other potential project impacts which are likely to jeopardize listed fish. Such measures to lessen project impacts, consistent with Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act, may consist of: (1) project modifications; (2) commitments to convert water use that is currently in the baseline for the ALP to other uses to benefit listed fish; (3) scheduling of flows below Navajo Dam to provide additional water to benefit the listed fish; or (4) implementation of any of the measures listed on page 5 to achieve sufficient progress. Bluff Bench Energy and Agricultural Project - Section 7 consultation on this project will likely occur prior to implementation of the Program. Measures will likely be required to offset project depletions or other potential project impacts whiCh are likely to jeopardize listed fish. Such measures to lessen project impacts, consistent with Section 7 (a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act, may consist of reducing the planned full depletion level to help meet flow requirements for the protection of the endangered fishes or implementation of any of the measures listed on page 5 to achieve sufficient progress. 2. After the 7 Year Research Period After the research period, definitive information should be available to identify flow and other needs of the listed fish and to determine the level of sufficient progress made under the Program. This information is intended to achieve the goals of the Program, i.e. to conserve listed fish populations while proceeding with water development in the Basin. There is the option for a Federal agency or project sponsor to implement measures in addition to those accomplished under the Program and which would offset the likelihood of jeopardy. Such measures could allow a Federal action to go forward even if sufficient progress has not been made under the Program.