Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Documents for Storage and Conveyance of Yuba Accord Water in Federal Facilities for South of Delta Central Valley Project Contractors

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Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Documents for Storage and Conveyance of Yuba Accord Water in Federal Facilities for South of Delta Central Valley Project Contractors

The following news_release was published by the Bureau of Reclamation on May 5, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

FRESNO, Calif. -- The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed execution of Warren Act contracts or exchange agreements with South-of-Delta Central Valley Project contractors within the Delta Division, San Luis Unit, and San Felipe Division to store, convey, or exchange purchased Yuba Accord water in Federal facilities, when excess capacity exists.

The Draft EA/FONSI were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and are available at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=13512. If you encounter problems accessing the document online, please call 916-978-5100 or email mppublicaffairs@usbr.gov.

Comments are due close of business Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Please email comments to kmbaker@usbr.gov.Written comments may also be mailed to Kelly Baker, Bureau of Reclamation, 1243 N Street, Fresno, CA 93721 or faxed to at 559-487-5927.

For additional information or to request a copy of the Draft EA/FONSI, please contact Baker at 559-487-5039 (TTY 800-877-8339). Copies of the Draft EA/FONSI may also be viewed at Reclamation’s Fresno office at the above address.

Source: Bureau of Reclamation

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