Proposed Title Transfer
Middle Loup Division Nebraska
Final Environmental Assessment
September 2002
Frontispiece Map (Large Image)
Table of Contents
Mission Statement
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chapter I - Introduction
Purpose
Title Transfer Process
Results of Scoping
Project Description and History
Sargent Unit
Farwell Unit
Project Property
Chapter II - Alternatives
Alternatives
No Action Alternative
Title Transfer Alternative (Preferred Alternative)
Chapter III - Affected Environment and Environmental Impacts
Applicable Laws and Regulations
Laws and Regulations Affecting Project Management
Basic Authorities and Guidelines
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Dam Safety
Hydrologic Loading
Seismic Loading
Static Loading
Dam Safety Issues and Recommendations
Hydrologic Issues
Discussion
Recommended Actions and Schedules
Seismic Issues
Discussion
Recommended Actions
Static Issues
Discussion
2002-SOD-A
2002-SOD-B
2002-SOD-C
2002-SOD-D
2002-SOD-E
2002-2-A
Reclamation's Suggested Response and Schedule
Recommendations 2002-SOD-A, 2002-SOD-B, and 2002-2-A
Recommendation 2002-SOD-C
Recommendation 2002-SOD-D
Recommendation 2002-SOD-E
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Laws and Regulations Affecting Natural Resources
Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Wetlands
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Migratory Birds
No Action Alternative and Preferred Alternative
Endangered Species
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Mineral Resources
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Laws and Regulations Affecting Cultural and Native American Resources
Cultural Resources and Historic Properties
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Tribal and Native American Resources
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Laws and Regulations Affecting Public Involvement and Disclosure
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Economics
U.S. Treasury
Repayment of Project Costs
Purchase Price
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Future Benefits
Liability
Middle Loup Valley Drains
Property Taxes
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Irrigators
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Land Resources
Recreation Facilities
Affected Environment
Middle Loup River
Milburn Diversion Dam
Arcadia Diversion Dam
Sherman Reservoir
Canal Systems
No Action Alternative and Preferred Alternative
Wildlife
Introduction
Wildlife Habitat
Fish Habitat
Sherman Reservoir
Middle Loup River
No Action Alternative and Preferred Alternative
Federally Listed Threatened or Endangered Species, Candidate Species, and Critical Habitat
Critical Habitat
Habitat Use and Status of Species
Threatened or Endangered Species
Bald Eagle
Whooping Crane
Interior Least Tern
Piping Plover
Pallid Sturgeon
American Burying Beetle
Western Prairie Fringed Orchid
Candidate Species
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Methods
Effects of Current Operations and Transfer of Title
Project Operation
Selenium
Direct Impacts of Current Operations and Transfer of Title
Bald Eagle
Whooping Crane
Interior Least Tern/Piping Plover
Pallid Sturgeon
American Burying Beetle
Western Prairie Fringed Orchid
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Wetlands and Flood Plains
Cultural Resources
No Action Alternative
Preferred Alternative
Water Facilities and Supply
Affected Environment - Facilities and Supply
Sherman Dam and Reservoir
Sargent Unit
Farwell Unit
No Action Alternative and Preferred Alternative
Affected Environment - Water Quality
Surface Water
No Action Alternative and Preferred Alternative
Groundwater
Surface Water
Affected Environment - Water Rights
Indian Trust Assets
Environmental Justice
Chapter IV - Potential Environmental Commitments
Chapter V - Consultation and Coordination
Public Involvement
Public Meetings
Related Public Outreach
Consultation and Coordination
List of Preparers
References
Tables
Figures
Attachments
Finding of No Significant Impact