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3 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Don and Tricia Nevis (I25) Response to Comments of Don and Tricia Nevis (Letter I25) I25-1. I25-2. I25-3. I25-4. I25-5. I25-6. See the master response to Public Outreach Process. Figure 2-1 in the final EIR/EIS shows the general location of the proposed intake facility in relation to residences. See the master response to Public Outreach Process. The commentor s concurrence with comment letter Sp08 from the South Pocket Homeowner s Association is noted. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-76 March 2004 J&S

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6 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Jamie and Guy Ramsey (I26 Response to Comments of Jamie and Guy Ramsey (Letter I26) I26-1. I26-2. I26-3. I26-4. I26-5. I26-6. The draft EIR/EIS fully disclosed the impacts on wildlife and wetlands habitat (Chapters 7 and 8). The potential environmental effects of the FRWP and alternatives on water supplies, and water quality are fully disclosed in chapters 3 and 4 of the draft EIR/EIS. Where significant environmental effects were identified, mitigation measures were identified to reduce such effects to less than significant levels, where feasible. The draft EIR/EIS relies on the best information and modeling tools available to conduct impact analyses. This modeling tool, CALSIM II, is the only available and accepted tool for such modeling and has been subjected to rigorous review and refinement. Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) developed this model and fully accept the results of the model. The FRWP modeling was conducted in close coordination with Reclamation and has been made publicly available. Reclamation and DWR have reviewed and accepted the results. CALSIM II results indicate the project would not cause significant water supply or quality impacts. In addition, all vehicles will be required to comply with the mitigation measures outlined in Chapter 13 of the draft EIR/EIS. Mitigation Measure 13-1 fully complies with the requirements of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air I26-7. I26-8. I26-9. I I Quality Management District (SMAQMD). The SMAQMD has reviewed the draft EIR/EIS (see letter L14) and found the analysis to be thorough and complete, as well as consistent with the latest procedures established by the district. FRWA is fully committed to implementing the stringent air quality requirements established by Mitigation Measure It is not feasible to specifically identify emission requirements. However, the requirements set forth in Mitigation Measure 13-1 require that heavy-duty off-road vehicles be much cleaner than average, which will generally require that the construction fleet be made up of newer vehicles that have modern emission systems. It should also be noted that most of the emissions identified in Impact 13-6 are related to truck traffic throughout the entire construction area. Only a relatively small portion of total emissions will be derived from off-road heavy construction equipment at the intake facility site. The Draft EIR/EIS does fully analyze the potential impacts of the project. Potential long-term air quality, fish, and noise impacts are described in the operationrelated impact sections of their respective chapters. The noise impacts are also discussed in the master response to Intake Facility Issues. In order to meet fish protection criteria, the approach velocities to the intake s fish screen will be approximately 0.2 ft/s. This low velocity will not pose a threat to recreational river users. Additionally, a debris Freeport Regional Water Project 8-79 March 2004 J&S

7 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Jamie and Guy Ramsey (I26 boom next to the intake will prevent large objects from getting close to the intake structure. I I I I I Chapter 8, Wildlife, of the Draft EIR/EIS thoroughly analyzes the potential wildlife impacts the FRWP may cause. Implementing the proposed mitigation measures will reduce the impacts to a less-than-significant level. Chapter 5, Fish, of the Draft EIR/EIS fully analyzes potential impacts on fish that the FRWP may cause. Significance criteria were applied to determine the severity of the potential impacts. The potential impacts are less-than-significant and no mitigation is required. This comment is accurate and the impact has been identified. However, Alternative 6 has not been selected as the preferred alternative in the Draft EIR/EIS. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-80 March 2004 J&S

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9 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Maurice Roos (I27) Response to Comments of Maurice Roos (Letter I27) I27-1. Support for implementing the FRWP, and Alternative 5 and its associated intake location in particular, is noted. I27-2. I27-3. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. In the final EIR/EIS, FRWA commits to maintaining operational noise levels for the intake facility at or below existing background noise levels. Additionally, the intake facility will be designed to minimize visual impacts. I27-4. A conversion table is not included in the final EIR/EIS. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-82 March 2004 J&S

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11 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Dorothy Carroll (I28 Responses to Comments of Dorothy Carroll (Letter I28) I28-1. See the response to Intake Facility Issues major issue in Chapter 3 of this document. Additionally, as described in Chapter 14, Noise of the draft EIR/EIS, construction noise in the vicinity of the intake facility will be substantially reduced with distance. While noise at neighboring residences will still be significant, it is not expected to cause hearing damage. As described in mitigation measure 14-1, FRWA s noise disturbance coordinator will ensure that reasonable measures are implemented to correct problems identified by residences. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-84 March 2004 J&S

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14 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Leonor Alvarez (I29) Response to Comments of Leonor Alvarez (Letter I29) I29-1. I29-2. I29-3. As described in Chapter 2 of the draft EIR/EIS under Environmental Commitments, the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (page 2-45) and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan (page 2-48) will ensure that the project design protects the levee from any project induced erosion that might otherwise occur. The draft EIR/EIS fully discloses the risk of erosion and flooding. However, more detailed information will be provided to the State Reclamation Board during the final design stage in order to obtain an encroachment permit. That is a public process and all information will be available to the public at that time. SAFCA is typically invited by the Reclamation Board to comment on encroachment permits within their jurisdiction. FRWA is responsible for the cost of implementing the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan features associated with the FRWP. I29-6. I29-7. I29-8. I29-9. I I I typically reviews and comments on the technical aspects of encroachment permit applications. FRWA currently plans on using the existing access road to the intake site. Site access routes will be further refined during the final design stages but additional access routes are not planned at this time. The impacts described in the draft EIR/EIS are based on use of the existing access road. Chapter 13, Air Quality, of the draft EIR/EIS fully analyzes the effects of the project on Air Quality, including those caused by diesel engines. I29-4. I I29-5. The potential effects of vibration on surrounding structures is described in Chapter 14 of the draft EIR/EIS (page for example). Substantial vibration levels are very localized and are not expected to damage any structures, including the levee. In addition, the Reclamation Board will review the FRWP construction procedures, including vibratory effects, as a part of the encroachment permit process to ensure compliance with their standards. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also I I I I See the master response to the Public Outreach Process. See the master response to the Public Outreach Process. Additionally, specific records of outreach efforts are available at the FRWA office. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-87 March 2004 J&S

15 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Leonor Alvarez (I29) I Electric power will be provided by existing power sources in the area. The amount of power required by the intake facility, and the associated electric transformers and switches, are typical in an urban area and do not pose an increased risk to area residents. agencies have a long history of securing, using, and protecting their high-quality sources of water. It is their intent to continue this practice, consistent with state and federal law and the applicable polices of their agencies (Volume 2, Appendix B, page 5-3 of the draft EIR/EIS). I As fully disclosed in the draft EIR/EIS (Chapters 13, 14, and 15 in particular), implementation of the FRWP is not likely to result in health-related problems for nearby residents or anyone else. Therefore, no compensation is needed. I I I I Consistent with CEQA and NEPA, impacts of a project are measured against existing conditions. Noise generated by I5 is a component of the existing conditions. However, it should be noted that the intake site is very quiet at night which is also part of the existing condition baseline. FRWA has committed to keeping operational noise levels at or below existing background levels. Design measures incorporated into the intake facility will result in minimal vibration of the levee during operation. Additionally, any vibration produced by the pumps will not reach or cause any damage to nearby residences. There are water quality differences between locations upstream and downstream of the SRCSD discharge. However, the differences vary depending on flow and discharge conditions at any given time. Conditions during a low-flow, reverse-flow event, which is the type of event that could carry waste discharges upstream are of most concern to FRWA. The FRWA member I I I I I A Hazardous Materials Management Plan will be developed before beginning construction, as required by state law. Chapter 6 of the draft EIR/EIS describes potential impacts to recreation and identifies appropriate mitigation measures as appropriate, including those associated with bicycle trails and the Sacramento River. As described in the draft EIR/EIS under Mitigation Measure 14-1 (page 14-25), noise shielding will be provided to the extent feasible and practicable to reduce construction-related noise. See the master response to Environmental Justice Issues. There are currently no plans for use of the unused capacity of the FRWP facilities other than the small quantities described in Chapter 2 of this final EIR/EIS. These facilities may provide additional regional benefits in the future by enabling regional water supply solutions. However, no such plans have been identified at this time, and any such future plan will be required to provide a new source of water (EBMUD s CVP contract does not allow for diversion of water in normal and wet years, when excess capacity would generally be available) and will undergo appropriate separate environmental review. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-88 March 2004 J&S

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18 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals E. Dennis and Bonnie S. Bartholomew (I30 Response to Comments of E. Dennis and Bonnie S. Bartholomew (Letter I30) I30-1. encroachment permit process to ensure compliance with their standards. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also typically reviews and comments on the technical aspects of encroachment permit applications. I30-2. I30-6. I30-3. As described in Chapter 2 of the draft EIR/EIS under Environmental Commitments, the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (page 2-45) and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan (page 2-48) will ensure that the project design protects the levee from any project induced erosion that might otherwise occur. The draft EIR/EIS fully discloses the risk of erosion and flooding. However, more detailed information will be provided to the State Reclamation Board during the final design stage in order to obtain an encroachment permit. That is a public process and all information will be available to the public at that time. SAFCA is typically invited by the Reclamation Board to comment on encroachment permits within their jurisdiction. FRWA is responsible for the cost of implementing the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan features associated with the FRWP. I30-4. I30-5. The potential effects of vibration on surrounding structures is described in Chapter 14 of the draft EIR/EIS (page for example). Substantial vibration levels are very localized and are not expected to damage any structures, including the levee. In addition, the Reclamation Board will review the FRWP construction procedures, including vibratory effects, as a part of the I30-7. I30-8. I30-9. I I FRWA plans to use the existing access road to the intake site. Site access routes will be further refined during the final design stages, but additional access routes are not planned at this time. The impacts described in the draft EIR/EIS are based on use of the existing access road. Additionally, as described in Chapter 14, Noise of the draft EIR/EIS, construction noise in the vicinity of the intake facility will be substantially reduced with distance. While noise at neighboring residences will still be significant, it is not expected to cause hearing damage. As described in mitigation measure 14-1, FRWA s noise disturbance coordinator will ensure that reasonable measures are implemented to correct problems identified by residences. The draft EIR/EIS fully disclosed the impacts associated with noise, air quality, and health and safety (in Chapters 13, 14, and 15 of the draft EIR/EIS). Please also see the responses to the Intake Facility Siting major issues in Chapter 3 of this document. See response to I30-10, above. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-91 March 2004 J&S

19 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals E. Dennis and Bonnie S. Bartholomew (I30 I I I I I Electric power will be provided by existing power sources in the area. The amount of power required by the intake facility, and the associated electric transformers and switches, are typical in an urban area and do not pose an increased risk to area residents. I As fully disclosed in the draft EIR/EIS (Chapters 13, 14, and 15 in particular), implementation of the FRWP is not likely to result in health-related problems for nearby residents or anyone else. Therefore, no compensation is needed. pumps will not reach or cause any damage to nearby residences. I There are water quality differences between locations upstream and downstream of the SRCSD discharge. However, the differences vary depending on flow and discharge conditions at any given time. Conditions during a low-flow, reverse-flow event, which is the type of event that could carry waste discharges upstream are of most concern to FRWA. The FRWA member agencies have a long history of securing, using, and protecting their high-quality sources of water. It is their intent to continue this practice, consistent with state and federal law and the applicable polices of their agencies (Volume 2, Appendix B, page 5-3 of the draft EIR/EIS). I A hazardous materials management plan will be developed before beginning construction, as required by state law. I I I Consistent with CEQA and NEPA, impacts of a project are measured against existing conditions. Noise generated by I-5 is a component of the existing conditions. However, it should be noted that the intake site is very quiet at night, which is also part of the existing condition baseline. FRWA has committed to keeping operational noise levels at or below existing background levels. Design measures incorporated into the intake facility will result in minimal vibration of the levee during operation. Additionally, any vibration produced by the I Chapter 6 of the draft EIR/EIS describes potential impacts to recreation and identifies appropriate mitigation measures as appropriate, including those associated with bicycle trails and the Sacramento River. I I I As described in the draft EIR/EIS under Mitigation Measure 14-1 (page 14-25), noise shielding will be provided to the extent feasible and practicable to reduce construction-related noise. See the master response to Environmental Justice Issues. There are currently no plans for use of the unused capacity of the FRWP facilities other than the small Freeport Regional Water Project 8-92 March 2004 J&S

20 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals E. Dennis and Bonnie S. Bartholomew (I30 quantities described in Chapter 2 of this final EIR/EIS. These facilities may provide additional regional benefits in the future by enabling regional water supply solutions. However, no such plans have been identified at this time, and any such future plan will be required to provide a new source of water (EBMUD s CVP contract does not allow for diversion of water in normal and wet years, when excess capacity would generally be available) and will undergo appropriate separate environmental review. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-93 March 2004 J&S

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24 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Stephen and Shari Kawelo (I31 Response to Comments of Stephen and Shari Kawelo (Letter I31) I I31-1. I31-2. I31-3. I31-4. I31-5. I31-6. I31-7. I31-8. I31-9. I I See the master response to the Public Outreach Process. FRWA identified the Carmichael Water District pump and water treatment plant facility as a local, reasonably similar facility within a residential neighborhood and immediately adjacent to single-family houses. This facility includes water pumps, compressors, air surge tanks, electrical transformer, and chemical storage facilities. The mitigation identified in the draft EIR/EIS is adequate. See the master response to Environmental Justice Issues. I I A complete list of mitigation measures will be included in the CEQA Findings and adopted in the mitigation monitoring and reporting plan. This list should be consistent with those described in the final EIR/EIS. FRWA is the lead CEQA agency and is the agency with the legal responsibility to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented. The mitigation monitoring and reporting plan will set forth the timing of mitigation measure implementation and identify the responsible party. As described in Chapter 2 of the draft EIR/EIS under Environmental Commitments, the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (page 2-45) and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan (page 2-48) will ensure that the project design protects the levee from any project induced erosion that might otherwise occur. The draft EIR/EIS fully discloses the risk of erosion and flooding. However, more detailed information will be provided to the State Reclamation Board during the final design stage in order to obtain an encroachment permit. That is a public process and all information will be available to the public at that time. SAFCA is typically invited by the Reclamation Board to comment on encroachment permits within their jurisdiction. FRWA is responsible for the cost of implementing the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan features associated with the FRWP. I A Hazardous Materials Management Plan will be developed before beginning construction, as required by state law. I Given the geographic location of the proposed intake site and its distance from known geologic faults, substantial seismic activity is unlikely. The potential for Freeport Regional Water Project 8-97 March 2004 J&S

25 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Stephen and Shari Kawelo (I31 liquefaction, which is the result of saturated soil and simultaneous seismic activity, is even less likely. However, the intake facility and all related components will be designed to meet relevant geotechnical and seismic safety standards. The intake structure itself will be constructed on a series of deeply driven piles capable of withstanding potential seismic activity. The other related facilities, including the surge tanks, air compressors, and chemical storage facility, are not substantial in size or weight and will be constructed to meet seismic safety standards. While variations in soil type and quality have been identified at the site in previous studies, these soil types are common throughout the Central Valley and can adequately support the proposed project, assuming standard engineering practices are employed. I I I As fully disclosed in the draft EIR/EIS (Chapters 13, 14, and 15 in particular), implementation of the FRWP is not likely to result in health-related problems for nearby residents or anyone else. Therefore, no compensation is needed. I All relevant aspects of the Principles of Agreement are included in the draft EIR/EIS. I I I The draft EIR/EIS evaluated all environmental resources required under CEQA and NEPA. The facility locations in the draft EIR/EIS were based on site constraints. Modifications have been made to those locations based on discussions with the City of Sacramento and the community and the new site layout is shown in Figure 2-1 of the final EIR/EIS. Furthermore, additional detail about the associated facilities at the intake site are described in the updated project description in Chapter 2 of the final EIR/EIS. Figure 2-1 provides a layout of the relative positions and sizes of the different components of the project that are related to the intake facility. A more detailed description of these components has been added to the revised project description in Chapter 2 of the final EIR/EIS. Freeport Regional Water Project 8-98 March 2004 J&S

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27 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals James Morgan (I32 Response to Comments of James Morgan (Letter I32) I32-1. Implementation of the preferred alternative would exercise EBMUD s amendatory contract, which only allows one diversion point. The only circumstances that would allow for an EBMUD diversion from the American River would require that a Sacramento River diversion near Freeport could not be reasonably implemented. While the FRWP provides the physical means necessary to divert water from the American River, implementation of the FRWP, and the preferred alternative in particular, would eliminate EBMUD s current option of diverting water at the Folsom South Canal. Project Update, of this final EIR/EIS are purely speculative. There are currently no plans for use of the unused capacity of the FRWP facilities. These facilities may provide additional regional benefits in the future by enabling regional water supply solutions. However, no such plans have been identified at this time, and any such future plan will be required to provide a new source of water and will undergo appropriate separate environmental review. I32-2. I32-3. A primary rationale for eliminating the Freeport diversion alternative with a pipeline proceeding south directly to the Mokelumne Aqueducts is based on the need for the FRWP to ultimately meet the purpose and need of both EBMUD and SCWA. The intake structure is the only element of a project at Freeport with a pipeline proceeding south that would assist SCWA in meeting its project purpose and need. SCWA would need to construct a separate pipeline to deliver water to its proposed Zone 40 Water Treatment Plant. As a result, there would be minimal cost-sharing opportunities for the FRWA member agencies and overall costs would be prohibitive. In addition, environmental impacts would be greater under this alternative than for the alternatives described in the draft EIR/EIS. See response I32-1, above. Additionally, diversions to agencies other than those described in Chapter 2, Freeport Regional Water Project March 2004 J&S

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29 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Willie J. Russell II (I33 Response to Comments of Willie J. Russell II (Letter I33) I33-1. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. transformers and switches, are typical in an urban area and do not pose an increased risk to area residents. I33-2. I33-3. I33-4. I33-5. I33-6. As described in Chapter 2 of the draft EIR/EIS under Environmental Commitments, the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (page 2-45) and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan (page 2-48) will ensure that the project design protects the levee from any project induced erosion that might otherwise occur. The draft EIR/EIS fully discloses the risk of erosion and flooding. However, more detailed information will be provided to the State Reclamation Board during the final design stage in order to obtain an encroachment permit. That is a public process and all information will be available to the public at that time. SAFCA is typically invited by the Reclamation Board to comment on encroachment permits within their jurisdiction. FRWA is responsible for the cost of implementing the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Channel and Levee Restoration Plan features associated with the FRWP. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. Design measures incorporated into the intake facility will result in minimal vibration of the levee during operation. Additionally, any vibration produced by the pumps will not reach or cause any damage to nearby residences. Electric power will be provided by existing power sources in the area. The amount of power required by the intake facility, and the associated electric Freeport Regional Water Project March 2004 J&S

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31 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals Florence Arnoldy (I34 Response to Comments of Florence Arnoldy (Letter I34) I34-1. I34-2. I34-3. I34-4. I34-5. I34-6. I34-7. I34-8. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. The potential impacts to the adjacent residences are fully addressed in the draft and final EIR/EIS. The use is consistent with relevant land use plans. Also, see the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. See the master response to the Intake Facility Issues. Potential impacts on species of special concern are fully addressed in Chapter 8, Wildlife, of the draft EIR/EIS. Appropriate mitigation measures are identified where needed. As described in Chapter 8, reconnaissance-level surveys were conducted for purposes of preparing the draft EIR/EIS. Additional surveys, as required by state and federal resource agencies, will be conducted prior to construction. This applies to all project components, including the intake facility. Freeport Regional Water Project March 2004 J&S

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37 Freeport Regional Water Authority and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Chapter 8. Responses to Comments from Individuals William and Yvette Jones (I35 Response to Comments of William and Yvette Jones (Letter I35) I35-1. I35-2. I35-3. I35-4. I35-5. I35-6. I35-7. I35-8. See the master response to Environmental Justice Issues. As described in the Alternatives Screening Report (Volume 2, Appendix B, of the draft EIR/EIS) there are mutual benefits to the region in partnering on a project such as the FRWP, including a reduction in environmental impacts. See the master response to Public Outreach Process. The layout of project elements at the intake site has been modified based on input provided by the City of Sacramento and members of the community. A revised layout is shown in Figure 2-1 in the final EIR/EIS. I I I I I I I I I The draft EIR/EIS fully discloses the impacts within the City of Sacramento and proposes mitigation to reduce these impacts to the extent feasible. The draft EIR/EIS fully discloses the impacts associated with the intake site. Furthermore, FRWA has coordinated closely with the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento and provided copies of the draft EIR/EIS for their review. See the master response to Environmental Justice Issues. I35-9. See the master response to Public Outreach Process. I I See the master response to Environmental Justice Issues. I I FRWA identified the Carmichael Water District pump and water treatment plant facility as a local, reasonably similar facility close to a residential neighborhood and immediately adjacent to single-family houses. This facility includes water pumps, compressors, air surge tanks, electrical transformer, and chemical storage facilities. I I See the master response to Environmental Justice Issues. The commentor s objection to the project is noted. Freeport Regional Water Project March 2004 J&S

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