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Includes activities related to installing a pipeline as part of a fish and wildlife project. If pipeline is installed for purposes of increasing flow, other options should first be considered to accomplish purpose, such as water transactions or obtaining cost-share for this work element and subsequently transferring conserved water instream.

• Completed, operational pipeline

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

Example:

WE:Install Pipeline
WE Title: Install pipeline to provide water for Anglemann Farms.

WE: Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation
WE Title: Prepare documentation necessary to obtain local permits and ESA compliance for the Anglemann Farms pipeline.

Rule 2: If the project involves installing multiple pipelines at different sites, split out each site as a separate work element because the metrics will be different for each.

Example:

WE: Install Pipeline
WE Title: Install pipeline for Angelman Farms.

WE: Install Pipeline
WE Title: Install pipeline for Cascade Ranch.

WE: Install Pipeline
WE Title: Install pipeline for City of Industry municipal water supply

Rule 3: If the pipeline(s) being installed is part of a connected effort to deal with multiple factors at a single location, each with different metrics, split out each as a separate work element. For example: Cow Creek is being restored as part of a basin wide effort to open up tributary habitat. Historically, fish passage on Cow Creek was impeded in several places by push up dams. The proposal involves taking out a push up dam, restoring channel conditions, developing a well as an alternative irrigation water source, and putting in a pipeline to convey the well water to the farm. Use the following work elements:

Example:

WE: Install Well
WE Title: Install well at Johnson Farms on Cow Creek, RM 14.

WE: Remove/Install Diversion
WE Title: Remove push up diversion at Johnson Farms.

WE: Increase Instream Habitat Complexity
WE Title: Add J-hooks and large woody debris at old Johnson dam site.
WE Description: J-hooks and LWD will improve channel morphology and stabilize the streambank.

WE: Install Pipeline
WE Title: Install pipeline to replace old canal from new Johnson well to the 'North 40'.

• 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
• Attach a completed water survey form in Pisces
The water survey form is located at: http://www.efw.bpa.gov/IntegratedFWP/WaterSurveyForm.doc. The form should be completed by the contract manager or BPA project manager and attached in Pisces.

Metrics

Location Guidance

Identify point at approximate mid-point of pipeline.

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 and/or Specifications.
• Work by contractor to manage the on-the-ground effort should be captured under WE# 119, Manage and Administer Projects. Also, use this work element when a separate contract is used for construction management.