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<br /> <br />impact information was re-evaluated in terms of its significance <br />within the planning area (Missouri River Basin). Environmental <br />assessment and impact information developed during level B <br />studies (Platte Basin, Yellowstone Basin and Adjacent Coal Areas, <br />and Upper Missouri), nationwide programmatic studies (National <br />Flood Insurance Program, Federal Aid in Fish and Wildlife <br />Restoration Program) or regional programs (Missouri River <br />Navigation and Bank Stabilization Program) were particularly <br />valuable. Because this EIS reflects broad environmental <br />concerns, detailed impact information should be gathered from <br />project EIS's developed by the implementing agency, available for <br />many plan elements. For those projects where an EIS has not yet <br />been prepared, their preparation may be underway or programmed <br />depending on the progression of project plans. Individuals and <br />agencies should utilize available review opportunities in these <br />EIS's to express their concerns and opinions. Broad categories <br />of issues which these EIS's should consider are identified in the <br />"Future Environmental Responsibilities. section. <br /> <br />The scoping process, described in Section 707.11 of the <br />Water Resources Council regulations, was utilized to reduce the <br />range of actions which should be addressed. Through this <br />mechanism, it was determined that the analysis should focus on <br />implementation programs rather than on resource assessment or <br />feasibility studies which have few if any direct environmental <br />impacts. This eliminated the need to address in detail some 210 <br />plan elements. <br /> <br />For the purpose of this environmental impact statement, <br />therefore, the environmental analysis is directed toward <br />implementation programs, and in addition, reflects an analytic <br />level which matches the level of detail addressed during <br />basinwide planning. The impacts of the programs and projects are <br />also discussed in accordance with the functional categories used <br />in development of the regional plan. <br /> <br />ALTBRNATIVES IIICLUDIBG PROPOSBD AC'l.'IOII <br /> <br />The Missouri River Basin Water Resources Management Plan is <br />a compilation of approximately 550 data collection, research, <br />special study, river basin planning, feasibility study, and <br />implementation programs. Programs are identified as basinwide, <br />statewide, or subbasin based upon the extent of the program. <br />Basinwide programs affect several or all of the eight subbasinSl <br />statewide programs .affect .an entire statel and subbasin programs <br />generally only one subbasin. <br /> <br />-250- <br />