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The purpose of the proposed action is to deliver water to the Park City/Snyderville Basin area. The need for the proposed action is a growing demand for water in the Park City/Snyderville Basin area due to population growth and increased development of recreation facilities and vacation homes.

The scope of analysis in this EA is limited to consideration of whether or not Reclamation should authorize Summit Water Distribution Company to proceed with the proposed new intake structure and pipeline and appurtenant facilities on Reclamation property. A number of studies over the years, most recently the February 2006 Special Report, published by the Bureau of Reclamation, Provo Area Office, have discussed and analyzed the broader issue of how to meet the growing demand for water in this area over the next 50 years. There are a number of possibilities for providing new sources of water for the Park City/Snyderville Basin area, which might involve Federal and/or State Government entities, or which could be developed by local Government and/or the private sector.
The proposed action does not include any changes to the operation of East Canyon Dam. Construction activity would be limited to the vicinity of East Canyon Reservoir.