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ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL, AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES ~ ~ ~ ~ 1. Question - How many archaeological and historical sites have been found in the area? Answer - There are a total of 53 sites in both states. An addi- tional 12,000 acres of full service land in Colorado is to be surveyed this summer. 2. Question - What are the impacts on the sites? Answer Specific impacts cannot be assessed in all cases until detailed construction plans are completed, There are 10 sites in the reservoir basins; these would be excavated or studied further before inundation. The 14 sites along canal alignments would be avoided by slight realignment of the canals in most cases, and excavated or studied where avoidance could not be achieved, One site in full service land would be excavated if it is determined the agricul- tural activity would affect the site. Twenty-eight sites were described as not significant for further study by the professionals who surveyed the area, These sites mayor may not be affected by project features, but no further study would be made. Sites located during the summer survey and during con- struction activities would be evaluated by a competent professional and impacts would be mitigated in the manner described_~bove. 3. Question - Why has the entire project area not been assessed for these resources as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and Executive Order l1593? Answer - The contractor making the survey experienced unforeseen problems in the field and was not able to complete the entire area. Another contract will be let for the corning field season. Upon completion of all surveys a full list of sites eligible for nomination will be submitted for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, The State Historic Preservation Officers in both states have concurred with this plan.