[env-trinity] Draft SEIS/FONSI Comment Period Extended

[Byron]

Media Contact: Jeffrey McCracken  916-978-5100

                        jmccracken at mp.usbr.gov

 

For Immediate Release:  January 26, 2005

 

Extension of Public Review Period for the Renewal of Central Valley Project
Long-Term Water Service Contracts' Draft Environmental Documents

 

The Bureau of Reclamation has extended the public review and comment period
for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) for the long-term water service contracts between
Reclamation and the eight Cross Valley Contractors.  The proposed contracts
are for delivery of up to 128,300 acre-feet of water per year for
agricultural and municipal and industrial purposes for 25 years.

 

On December 29, 2004, a 30-day public review and comment period was
initiated for the Draft SEA/FONSI for the long-term water service contracts.
Reclamation has determined additional time is needed to allow for public
review.  In addition, on December 28, 2004, a 60-day public review and
comment period was initiated for the eight Cross Valley contracts.  The
forms of contract are available at www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpia/3404c/index.html;
click on 2004 Forms of Contract and scroll to Cross Valley Contractors.

 

Written comments on the Draft SEA/FONSI must be received by close of
business on Friday, February 18, 2005, and should be sent to:  Ms. Lynne
Silva, Bureau of Reclamation, South-Central California Area Office, 1243 N
Street, Fresno, CA 93721.  Comments may also be faxed to 559-487-5397 or
e-mailed to lsilva at mp.usbr.gov.  For additional information or to request a
copy of the draft documents, please contact Ms. Silva at 559-487-5807.

 

Byron Leydecker

Chair, Friends of Trinity River

Consultant, California Trout, Inc.

PO Box 2327

Mill Valley, CA 94942-2327

415 383 4810 ph

415 519 4810 ce

415 383 9562 fx

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