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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Disposition of Captive-Reared Endangered Colorado River Fishes An Environmental Assessment was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347), as amended, on the following action by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: To select an acceptable procedure for the disposal of excess or surplus captive-reared endangered fishes as part of the Recovery Program for Endangered Fishes in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Proiect Description: Various alternatives were reviewed regarding the procedure that would have the least environmental impact on endangered fishes in the Upper Colorado River Basin. These alternatives included: (I) No Action, (2) Discontinue Propagation of Endangered Fishes, (3) Stock Surplus Endangered Fish into the Upper Colorado River Basin, and (4) Implement Disposition Guidelines. The preferred alternative was Alternative 4 - Imp1ement Disposition Guidelines because the guidelines were developed by fishery biologists who are familiar with the Recovery Program and the Upper Colorado River Basin. These persons used their best professional judgement in developing logical and appropriate procedures. Protocols that were developed by professional fishery organizations were adopted in developing these guidelines. These guidelines are consistent with maintaining the genetic integrity of wild and captive-reared endangered fishes in the Upper Colorado River Basin to prevent irreversible losses of genetic diversity that may result from management interventions or lack of action. The Environmental Assessment did not indicate any significant adverse environmental impacts relative to the proposed project action in implement.ing the preferred alternative. Consequently, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. The Environmental Assessment is on file in the Colorado River Recovery Program ~nd Division of Fisheries and Federal Aid, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1~4 Union Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80225. A copy is available for public review in either of these offices upon request. M jhp ~ ~!a /er'>' ~-;!?f~k- Initiator ~ Initiator ~'7 Ie;:) Date k~UL sst. Regional Director- Fisheries and Federal Aid 5E-b':i:~ /LL~ ch40 Date Asst. Regional Director - Ecological Services . D~PUTY. tor, Reglon 6 Wildlife Service f,/{I/yr- 'Oat -