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3()9J . The Reservoir will also enhance the probability of new industry locating in the area, thereby further stimulating economic growth by creating new jobs and helping alleviate out- migration of people from southeastern Colorado rural areas. Technical developments will allow rural and small municipalities to support larger populations and maintain a high quality of life. With the establishment of new communities, some inherent pollution problems associated with air, water, solid waste and sound will develop, A more detailed discussion of area impacts will be in the Overall Fryingpan-Arkansas Project Environmental Statement which has a broader scope than this Statement. It is expected to be filed with CEQ during 1972. . (2) Impacts on communities from the labor force needed for the project: Construction contributes to the short-term impact on local economic and social activity because of the temporary additional requirements for labor, goods, and services. Where non-local labor is required, additional payrolls benefit the local economy. Long-term economic and social impacts will result from the creation of new permanent jobs related to operation and maintenance of the dam and reservoir; administration of recreation facilities; and increased farm production. The availability of additional water will enhance the probability of new industry located in the Arkansas Valley, thereby increas- ing employment opportunities. The reservoir is also a catalytic force to spin-off developments and employment opportunities associated with residential developments, such as Pueblo West. (3) Projects associated with the dam and reservoir: We assume the comment concerning construction of conduit and tunnels refers to the municipal and industrial water facilities which transport water from the dam to the City of Pueblo water treat- ment facility. No tunnels are involved'. A buried conduit will supply water to and transport water from the treatment facility. Environmental effects associated with burying a conduit in this area should be minimal. Water stored to accommodate downstream requirements is released directly from the dam into the Arkansas river. Downstream diversions will be made by existing structures. A detailed discussion of the municipal and industrial conveyance system is contained in the comprehensive Fryingpan-Arkansas Project Environment Statement referred to above. There were relocations of roads, utility lines and the railroad associated with Pueblo Reservoir construction. Most of the relocation works was completed prior to passage of the National Environment Policy Act. Adverse environmental impacts associated with the 57 .