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Final Environmental Documents Available for Lauro Dam Seismic Retrofit

Media Contact: Jeffrey McCracken, 916-978-5100, jmccracken@mp.usbr.gov

For Release: March 23, 2005

The Bureau of Reclamation has finalized the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a seismic retrofit of Lauro Dam in Santa Barbara County, California, under Reclamation's Safety of Dams Program. The Final EA was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and discusses potential impacts to the human environment.

To request a CD or hard copy of the EA and FONSI or for more information, please contact Mr. Michael Kinsey, Bureau of Reclamation, 1243 "N" Street, Fresno, California 93721-1813, phone 559-487-5139 (TDD 559-487-5933), or e-mail mkinsey@mp.usbr.gov. The EA and FONSI are also available online at: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=913.

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Relevant Link:

Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)