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Reclamation Announces Draft EA/FONSI Available on Patterson Irrigation District Transferring Replacement Water to Del Puerto Water District
Media Contact:
Pete Lucero, 916-978-5100, plucero@usbr.gov
For Release: November 13, 2009
Reclamation announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to approve Patterson Irrigation District (PID) transferring 1,500 acre-feet of its replacement water to Del Puerto Water District (DPWD). Reclamation will convey the water through the Delta-Mendota Canal to the DPWD turnouts where it will be diverted. This is a one-time, temporary transfer that would be completed by the end of the 2009 contract water year which ends February 28, 2010. Approval of the Proposed Action would provide supplemental surface water to DPWD to help maintain existing crops.
The Draft EA and FONSI were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and are available for public review and comment. The draft documents are available online at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=4580. If you encounter problems accessing documents online, please call 916-978-5100, or e-mail mppublicaffairs@usbr.gov.
Written comments must be received by close of business on Monday, November 23, 2009, and should be sent to Mr. Michael Inthavong, Bureau of Reclamation, 1243 N Street, Fresno, CA 93721. Comments may also be faxed to Mr. Inthavong at 559-487-5194 or sent via e-mail to minthavong@usbr.gov
For additional information or to request a copy of the Draft EA and FONSI, please contact Mr. Inthavong at 559-487-5044 (TDD 559-487-5933). Copies of the draft documents may also be viewed at Reclamation's Fresno office at the above address.
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