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1432 determined. Any positive or negative benefits that may arise from reoperations or enlargement will need to be documented. Any dam modification will require a Safety of Dams review. The Fry-Ark Project is operated from the Eastern Colorado Area Office In Loveland, Colorado, and from the Pueblo Field Office in Pueblo, Colorado. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Corps has been regulating activities of the nations' water since 1890. Since the 1960's, their program has been broadened so it considers the full public interest for both protection and utilization of water resources. The Corps is responsible for administration of 404 permits for discharge of dredge or fill materials into waters of the U.S. including wetlands. A 404 permit is required for any reservoir construction, river diversions and stream crossings along pipeline routes. The Corps has various permit programs for authorizing regulated aCl1Vltles. Commonly occurring activities (e.g., road crossings, utility line crossings and maintenance of existing structures) can be authorized by the abbreviated process of nationwide, regional or other general permits. These types of permits can generally be accomplished in 30 days. More complex or controversial activities require the individual permit process which typically includes extensive review and comment from EPA, USFWS, CDOW, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the interested public. The timing of the individual permit process can vary considerably, ranging from 120 days to several years. However, the EP A has indicated that as a national goal, all noncontroversial projects are to be permitted by the Corps in less than 120 days. All alternatives being considered are subject to 404 permitting. The decision to grant or deny permits is based on a public interest review of the probable impact of the proposed activity and its intended use and compliance with the 404(b)(I) guidelines. The benefits and detriments of the project associated with the public interest review are evaluated using the following factors: . Conservation . Food and Fiber Protection . Economics . Shore Erosion and Accretion . Aesthetics . Recreation . General Environmental Concerns . Water Supply and Conservation . Wetlands . Water Quality . Cultural Values . Energy Needs . Fish and Wildlife Values . Safety . Flood Hazards . Needs and Welfare of the People . Floodplain Values . Consideration of Private Ownership (U)) 3 Permitting and Regulatory Issues '-.""':.._.