[env-trinity] FW: Environmental Document Available for the Renewal of San Luis Unit CVP Long-Term Water Service Contra

[Byron]

Since some of these districts - Westlands principally - is where most of the
Trinity's water is diverted, these renewal contracts have possible adverse
implications for the Trinity - Record of Decision, or not.   We originally
commented on an earlier draft environmental document in January and asked
that it be withdrawn, among other things.

 

The Bureau currently is in the process of negotiating virtually all water
service delivery contract renewals, including these, to deliver 1,500,000
more acre feet of water than exists in the Central Valley Project.   Where
is this water that doesn't exist going to be obtained?

 

Byron

 

-----Original Message-----
From: jsierzputowski at mp.usbr.gov [mailto:jsierzputowski at mp.usbr.gov] 
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 12:47 PM
To: Byron Leydecker
Subject: Environmental Document Available for the Renewal of San Luis Unit
CVP Long-Term Water Service Contra

 

Reclamation issued the following press release on Friday, September 30,
2005.  If you encounter problems accessing documents online, please call
Lynnette Wirth at 916-978-5102 or send her an e-mail at lwirth at mp.usbr.gov. 

 

Janet Sierzputowski

Public Affairs Office

Bureau of Reclamation

916-978-5112

 

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Mid-Pacific Region 

Sacramento, CA

 

MP-05-111

 

Media Contact: Jeffrey McCracken  916-978-5100

                        jmccracken at mp.usbr.gov

For Release On:  September 30, 2005

 

Environmental Document Available for Renewal of San Luis Unit CVP Long-Term
Water Service Contracts

 

The Bureau of Reclamation announces the availability of the San Luis Unit
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed long-term
Central Valley Project (CVP) water service contracts between Reclamation and
eight San Luis Unit Contractors with a total of nine contracts.  The
proposed contracts are for the delivery of up to 1,436,358 acre-feet of CVP
water per year.  The water service contracts for the California Department
of Fish and Game, City of Avenal, City of Coalinga, and City of Huron are
for Municipal and Industrial (M&I) purposes.  Reclamation proposes renewing
these contracts for 40 years.  The water service contracts for the Pacheco
Water District, Panoche Water District, Westlands Water District, Westlands
Water District-Distribution District #2, and San Luis Water District are
either agricultural (Ag), or mixed M&I and Ag.  Reclamation proposes
renewing these contracts for 25 years.

 

The Draft EIS was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental
Policy Act.  It will be available for a 45-day public review and comment
period effective October 7, 2005.  The document can be reviewed at
Reclamation's Fresno Office at the address below and is available online at
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpia/3404c/env_docs/draft_eis.html.  

 

A 60-day public review and comment period was initiated for the San Luis
Unit contracts prior to the release of this Draft EIS.  The Forms of
Contract are available online at
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpia/3404c/lt_contracts/index.html; click on
2004/2005 Forms of Contract and scroll to San Luis Unit.

 

Written comments on the Draft EIS must be received by close of business on
November 25, 2005, and should be sent to:  Mr. Joe Thompson, 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
hthompson at mp.usbr.gov.  For additional information or to request a copy of
the draft document, please contact Mr. Thompson at 541-776-8505, TDD
559-487-5933.  If you encounter problems accessing documents online, please
contact Ms. Lynnette Wirth at 916-978-5102 or e-mail lwirth at mp.usbr.gov.

 

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producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and
facilities in the 17 Western States.  Its facilities also provide
substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits. Visit
our website at http://www.usbr.gov.

 

 

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