However, since the agreement was put into place the region's electrical load has grown such that, even with the generators, the electrical system is inadequate to supply the needed electricity. In addition, if the Navy needs the generators for their own emergency purposes, they may cease support to BPA at any time. BPA's agreement with the Navy to use its generators expires in 2001 and will not be extended for the long term. Outages will occur if BPA experiences problems on the system without the rebuild. The Proposed Action would not violate Federal, State, or local law or requirements imposed for protection of the environment.
All permits are in place.
This is a Floodplain Statement of Findings prepared in accordance with 10 CFR Part 1022. No impacts to the floodplains would occur because no construction activities within the floodplains would be associated with the proposed project, and their floodplain characteristics would not be altered. The proposed action conforms to applicable State or local floodplain protection standards. BPA will endeavor to allow 15 days of public review after publication of this statement of findings before implementing the proposed action. Issued in Portland, Oregon, on January 17, 2001.