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<!D> lIIQNTGQNI.,,,Y lNAT~1II , , MEETING MINUTES Project: CSU/SECWCD Technical & Environmental Studies Pennitting & Issues Meetings USBR Permitting Input & Issues Montgomery Watson offices Denver Colorado Meeting Date: May 28,1999 Subject: Location: Prepared By: Lloyd J. Gronning PARTICIPANTS: USBR Jack Gamer, Alice Johns, Will Tulley, Tom Musgrove SECWCD- Steve Arveschoug, Tom Simpson CSU - Philip Saletta MW- Lloyd Gronning Items Discussed: a copy of the meeting agenda is attached I. A review of the goals of the SECWCD Storage Study was discussed. A discussion was held of the need for dialog with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Parks, Trout Unlimited, Friends of the Arkansas, and the Arkansas River Outfitters. 2. A review of the Operational Analysis and Modeling was held. A discussion of the impacts of the Kansas v. Colorado litigation was held. It was noted that it is important to clarify that the proposed programs were not an expansion of existing water rights. It was also noted that Colorado Water Conservation District representation was present and participating in the Storage Study meetings. 3. It was noted that a discussion of project financing is underway. 4. The following comments were received regarding pennitting for the potential projects: . Charges for Federal involvement on non-federal projects will require a memorandum of understanding for reimbursement of Federal time. . Any benefits that may arise to the Federal projects due to re-operation or enlargement will need to be documented. . Re-operations or enlargements will require NEP A compliance. . If there are modifications to the structure the question of who does the design and construction will need to be detennined. . Impacts to recreation and State Wildlife Areas will need to be documented. . If a Federal project is enlarged it will remain a Federal project. . Any potential for negative effects will need to be detennined. . The USBR will need to detennine what it is authorized to do regarding the project. . There will need to be safety of dam's review for modification of the structures. . The role of the USBR in the management of enlarged space will need to be determined. .... -.-. _.