Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the San Joaquin River Group Authority (SJRGA) are preparing a joint DSEIS/EIR for the acquisition of additional water for meeting the San Joaquin River Agreement flow objectives, 20012010. This

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the San Luis and DeltaMendota Water Authority (Authority) have prepared a joint Draft EIR/EIS for the renewal of the Grassland Bypass Project through 2009.

The purposes of the Proposed Project are to (1)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement and to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub. L. 102575) of 1992. The AMP provides an organization and process to ensure the use of scientific

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is proposing a rate adjustment (proposed rate) for Project Use Power for the PickSloan Missouri Basin Program (PSMBP), Eastern and Western Division. The proposed rate for Project Use Power is to recover all annual operating, maintenance, and replacement expenses. The analysis of the proposed Project Use Rate

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the Council on Environmental Quality's Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the proposed adoption of specific criteria

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) have prepared a joint FEIR/FEIS for the EBMUD Supplemental Water Supply Project. Reclamation and EBMUD prepared a draft environmental impact report/draft

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (Draft EIS) to examine the
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impacts of alternatives to correct safety deficiencies identified at Keechelus Dam. Reclamation

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The CALFED Bay-Delta Program Policy Group will meet on December 13, 2000. The agenda for the Policy Group meeting will include discussions about CALFED's: Record of Decision Commitments; Ecosystem Restoration 2001 Funding Package; and Operation and Implementation Budget. This meeting is open to the public. Interested persons may make oral

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement and to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub. L. 102575) of 1992. The AMP provides an organization and process to ensure the use of scientific

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Bureau of Reclamation published a notice of public meetings in the Federal Register of October 19, 2000 (65 FR 62750), concerning meetings of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG) and Glen Canyon Technical Work Group (TWG). The document contained incorrect dates.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

This notice announces the availability of a joint final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) for the Trinity River Mainstem Fishery Restoration. This notice is the second notice of availability and follows the first notice of availability and the rescission of that notice which appeared in the Federal Register on

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

To meet the requirements of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) of 1992 and the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, Reclamation developed and published the Criteria for Evaluating Water Conservation Plans, dated April 30, 1993. In September 1996, Reclamation revised the document and renamed it to Criteria for Evaluating Water Management

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

To meet the requirements of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) of 1992 and the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, Reclamation developed and published the Criteria for Evaluating Water Conservation Plans, dated April 30, 1993. In September 1996, Reclamation revised the document and renamed it to Criteria for Evaluating Water Management

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is initiating a formal Visitor Services Planning effort for the Lake Berryessa Recreation Area. Reclamation intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for implementing the provisions of the plan. The purpose of the

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to be a cooperating agency (pursuant to 40 CFR section 1501.6) in the Bureau of Reclamation's (Bureau) preparation of a joint EIR/EIS pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The joint EIR/EIS will be developed for: (1) the

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (Draft EIS) to examine the impacts of alternatives to rehabilitate the outlet works at Arrowrock Dam. The Bureau of Reclamation proposes

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

This notice announces the rescission of the notice of availability of the joint Final Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) for the Trinity River Mainstem Fishery Restoration published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2000 (65 FR 63087). The Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Bay-Delta Advisory Council (BDAC) will meet on November 15, 2000, to discuss the Director's Report. CALFED Program Update, and the Ecosystem Restoration Program. The CALFED agencies will also formally thank the Council for all their hard work. This meeting is open to the public. Interested persons may make oral statements to BDAC, or may file

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

This notice announces the availability of a joint final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) for the Trinity River Mainstem Fishery Restoration. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Hoopa Valley Tribe, and Trinity County prepared a FEIS/EIR to assist the Secretary of the Interior in

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement and to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub.L. 102575) of 1992. The AMP provides an organization and process to ensure the use of scientific

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Bay-Delta Advisory Council's (BDAC) Ecosystem Roundtable will meet on November 2, 2000 to discuss an initial recommendation for funding under the 2001 Ecosystem Restoration Program project selection process. The Amendments Subcommittee will also meet on November 2, 2000 to discuss proposed contract modifications for several ongoing ecosystem

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Notice is hereby given of proposed contractual actions that are new, modified, discontinued, or completed since the last publication of this notice on July 21, 2000. The January 21, 2000, notice should be used as a reference point to identify changes. This annual notice should be used as a point of reference to identify changes in future notices.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

The Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Advisory Council (Council) was established by the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93320) (Act) to receive reports and advise federal agencies on implementing the Act. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Bureau of Reclamation announces that the Council will

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) have prepared a joint REIR/SEIS for the East Bay Municipal Utility District Supplemental Water Supply Project. Reclamation and EBMUD originally prepared a

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (as amended) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) have prepared a joint Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/DEIR) for the ``Coachella Canal

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Reclamation Bureau