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Work that removes, replaces, or avoids creating a fish passage barrier associated with a stream diversion, including push-up dams. May be part of a diversion consolidation effort that reduces the number of diversion sites. Includes installation of alternative ways to divert stream flow without creating passage barriers caused by traditional diversion structures. Examples include, but are not limited to, infiltration galleries, instream diversion pumps, and lay-flat stanchions.

• Removed diversion.
• Completed alternative diversion method.

Rule 1: NEPA, ESA, and other permitting and environmental compliance work should be split out under WE# 165, Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation.

Example:

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Take out push up dam on Corn Creek, river mile 82.

WE: Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation
WE Title: Obtain local permits and ESA compliance associated with taking out the Corn Creek push up dam.

Rule 2: If pre-implementation work is minor, it may be lumped in with an implementation work element. If pre-implementation work is significant, or if the project is complex and/or large-scale (e.g., capital construction), work that enables or facilitates actual implementation (e.g., landowner contacts, land access or purchase, feasibility, design, and construction management) will likely be separate work elements.

Example:

Option 1 (lumping)

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Take out push up dam on Corn Creek
WE Description: Coordinate with landowner and permitting agencies to discuss timing and then arrange for bulldozer to remove push up dam.

Option 2 (splitting)

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove 4 push up dams on Corn Creek.

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Install new diversion (a lay-flat stanchion) and related conveyance facilities.

WE: Coordination
WE Title: Corn Creek Diversion Consolidation project
WE Description: Hold a series of meetings with local irrigators, districts, fish management and regulatory entities to agree on approach to consolidating four push up dam diversions on Corn Creek.

WE: Produce Design and/or Specifications
WE Title: Lay out specific designs for new water diversion and delivery system at Corn Creek.

Rule 3: If the project involves removing/installing diversions at multiple sites, split each out as a separate work element because the metrics will be different.

Example:

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove push up dam at Corn Creek river mile 22.

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove push up dam at Corn Creek river mile 24.

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove push up dam at Wheat Creek river mile 25.

Rule 4: If removing/installing a diversion is part of a connected effort to correct multiple problems at a single location, each with different metrics, split out each as a separate work element. Following from Rules 2 and 3, the implementation pieces of the Corn Creek Diversion Consolidation project would include:

Example:

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove push up dam at Corn Creek river mile 22.

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove push up dam at Corn Creek river mile 24.

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove push up dam at Wheat Creek river mile 25.

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Install concrete sill diversion at river mile 25.

WE: Install fish passage structure
WE Title: Install 3 jump pools below new diversion at RM 25.

WE: Install fish Screen
WE Title: Install flat plate screen and related infrastructure at new diversion facility.

• Environmental compliance requirements complete
On-the-ground work associated with this work element cannot proceed until this milestone is complete. Milestone is complete when final documentation is received from BPA environmental compliance staff (completion can be based on pre-existing environmental documentation from BPA).
• Hold initial kick-off meeting with all stakeholders
• Mobilize crew
• Prepare site
• Supplies/materials/equipment delivered
• If construction occurs during the irrigation season, provide for water delivery
• Instream work (if required) complete
• Concrete work complete
• Mechanical work complete
• Punch-list inspection items complete

Metrics

Location Guidance

Identify point where removal or installation took place.

Applicability and status of the following environmental compliance requirements can be found on the Environmental Compliance tab for that work element in your SOW for all 2007 contracts forward. BPA's Environmental staff will update and maintain this information in Pisces in real time, so that you can check the status of environmental compliance on your project at any time.

Note: Many of the fields are set to auto-load in Pisces, but the settings will be reviewed by BPA's Environmental staff prior to the contract being finalized, and may be revised depending on the specific circumstances.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

NEPA coverage for this work element will be identified by BPA's Environmental Compliance Lead.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

ESA consultation is typically required for this work element.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

NHPA Section 106 consultation is typically required for this work element which often includes a cultural/historic resource survey by a qualified archaeologist.

Public Involvement

Public involvement is typically required for this work element. The contractor should work with BPA Environmental staff to document previous or ongoing outreach efforts associated with this work or to develop a public involvement plan.

• If designing the structure(s) involves significant technical detail or engineering specifications use WE #175, Produce Design or Specifications.