Consent for Easement for Tribal Fee Lands is received and filed in the offical files.

The Bureau of Reclamation receives the Consent for Easement from The Navajo Nation and delivers to the Regional Realty Officer

Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor reviews documents necessary to meet conditions precedent to construction

This action includes the bid preparation or the proposal preparation process including site visit by the interested construction contractors (offerors).

The fully executed "Programmatic Agreement Among Reclamation, ACHP, NMSHPO, Navajo Nation, BLM, and BIA Regarding the Consideration and Management of Effects on Historic Properties Arising from Construction of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, New Mexico" is required prior to BLM signing the "Decision Record for Design Data Collection on Reach 22 Lands, Administered by BLM".

Bureau of Land Management reviews and signs the "Decision Record for Design Data Collection on Reach 22 Lands, Administered by BLM".

Bureau of Land Management will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register and release "Final Draft Environmental Assessment for Design Data Collection on Reach 22 Lands, Administered by BLM" for public review and comment.

Reclamation is assisting BLM in fulfilling its responsibilities for compliance with National Environmental Policy Act and other pertinent Federal laws and regulations. In that capacity, Reclamation will prepare the "Final Draft Environmental Assessment for Design Data Collection on Reach 22 Lands, Administered by BLM" to submit to Bureau of Land Management for review and action.

In compliance with National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer requires review and concurrance of the Final Cultural Resources Report regarding Design Data Collection for Reach 22 submitted by Reclamation.

In compliance with National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106, conduct consultations with Tribes that might attach religious or cultural significance to historic properties and other entities with regulatory, administrative, and/or management interests that may be affected by the project, and conduct field work . Reclamation will produce Final Cultural Resources Report.

Reclamation is assisting BLM in fulfilling its responsibilities for compliance with National Environmental Policy Act and other pertinent Federal laws and regulations. In that capacity, Reclamation will review and address public comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment, address those comments, and finalize the "Environmental Assessment for Design Data Collection on Reach 22 Lands, Administered by BLM" to submit to BLM for review and action.

Bureau of Land Management review and approval of "SF 299: Application for Transportation and Utility Systems and Facilities on Federal Lands" submitted by the Bureau of Reclamation.

Bureau of Land Management  provides letter to Reclamation granting  right of way to Reach 22 lands for the purpose of design and testing surveys.

Reach 22 is located on the eastern, Cutter Lateral portion of the project. In order to begin construction of Reach 22, Reclamation must obtain certain approvals to conduct surveys of the property needed for the pipeline and to evaluate the impacts of the project construction on cultural and historic resources. Reclamation has worked directly with each entity that will be involved with pre-construction activities to emphasize the high priority of the project. Reclamation is providing assistance with the BLM's Environmental Assessment for design data collection in Reach 22.

COMPLETION SUMMARY: The process for Reach 22 involved 9 individual actions. Action was required from the following agencies: Reclamation, State of New Mexico Historic Preservation Office and the BLM. COMPLETED January 30, 2012.

The Navajo Nation Resources Committee passes the support resolution for the final Right of Way Application Package.

The Navajo Nation Office of the President/Vice President signs the letter of consent to grant the Right of Way for Reach 12B.

The Reach 12B Right of Way Application Package for Tribal Trust and Fee Lands is received from the Bureau of Reclamation and is reviewed for completeness by the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources Land Department.

Department of Interior's Office of the Solicitor reviews the Right of Way Application Package and the Tribal Consent Documents.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs receives the Right of Way Application Package for Tribal Trust Lands and Tribal Consent documents from the Bureau of Reclamation and performs preliminary review.

The Navajo Nation Land Department collects all required consent signatures and prepares support resolutions for the Resource Committee.

The Bureau of Reclamation prepares the complete Right of Way Application Package for Tribal Trust Lands and delivers to the Navajo Nation for review and consent for Right of Way.

The Navajo Nation completes the Signature Authorization Sheet review process and submits a letter of consent for the Right of Way for Tribal Trust and Fee Lands to the Bureau of Reclamation.

A Reclamation certified Hazmat official inspects the Right of Way in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials standards and performs the required testing to certify the absence of hazardous materials.

The Bureau of Reclamation receives consent for Right of Way from the Navajo Nation and prepares the complete Right of Way package to deliver to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for review and authorization for Right of Way.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducts a final review of the Right of Way Application Package and Tribal Consent documents.

Bureau of Indian Affairs approves the Grant of Easement for Right of Way for Reach 12B for Tribal Trust Lands and sends to the Bureau of Reclamation.

Grant of Easement for Tribal Trust Lands is received and filed in the official files

The Bureau of Reclamation receives the approved Grant of Easement from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and reviews and delivers to the Regional Realty officer.

The Navajo Nation Minerals Department evaluates the value of right of way, reviews the final Right of Way Application Package, and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Fish and Wildlife Department reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Services reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and sponsors the Resource Committee support resolution.

The Navajo Nation Office of the Attorney General conducts legal sufficiency review of the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Autorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Land Department reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Autorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Office of the President/Vice President reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency conducts federal National Environmnetal Policy Act and Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency compliance review of the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department approves the Cultural Resource Clearance Form.

The Navajo Nation Fish and Wildlife Department approves the Biological Resource Clearance Form.

Reclamation developed a construction schedule for the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project which includes several "reaches" of pipeline construction. "Reach 12B" is located on the western, "San Juan Lateral" portion of the project. In order to award a construction contract and issue a notice to proceed for construction of Reach 12B, Reclamation must be granted permanent right of way and construction easements for all required property. Reclamation has worked with the Navajo Nation and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to obtain these documents on Navajo Nation Tribal Trust and Fee Lands. Reclamation has coordinated and built relationships with the Navajo Nation and BIA to emphasize the high priority nature of the project and to expedite both the Navajo Nation's approval for consent process and the BIA's right of way approval process. Reclamation is working with the Navajo Nation to develop an expedited approval process on the remaining construction reaches for the project.

"Reach 12a" is located on the western, "San Juan Lateral" portion of the project. Reclamation will post through the Federal Business Opportunities website the solicitation for the construction work. Reclamation will receive the offerors competitive proposals and thoroughly analyze the offerors proposals utilizing the Technical Proposal Evaluation Committee (TPEC) process. Reclamation will negotiate and award a contract for construction to the offeror that provides the best value to the federal government.

COMPLETION SUMMARY: The process for Reach 12A Solicitation/Procurement involved 4 individual actions. Action was required from the Reclamation Four Corners Construction Office (FCCO) and the Reclamation Contracting Officer. The process began with FCCO gathering and reviewing all the documents required for bidding. The Contracting Officer issued the solicitation for bid, received bids and awarded the contract for construction. COMPLETED April 16, 2012.

The Navajo Nation Resources Committee passes the support resolution for the final Right of Way Application Package.

Reclamation submits Right of Way Application Package and Tribal consent documents to Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The Navajo Nation President/Vice President signs letter of consent to grant the Right of Way for Reach 12a.

The Reach 12a Right of Way Application Package submittal is reviewed for completeness by the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources Land Department.

Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor reviews Right of Way Application Package and Tribal consent documents.

The Navajo Nation Land Department collects all required consent signatures and prepares support resolutions for the Resources Committee.

The Navajo Nation completes the Signature Authorization Sheet review process and submits the final Right of Way Application Package to Reclamation.

A Reclamation Hazardous Materials certified official inspects the Right of Way in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials standards and performs required testing to certify the absence of hazardous materials.

In coordination with the Office of the Solicitor, the Bureau of Indian Affairs conducts final review of Right of Way Application Package and Tribal consent documents.

Grant of Easement for Tribal Tust Lands is received and filed in the official files.

Bureau of Indian Affairs approves the Right of Way for Reach 12a.

e Navajo Nation Office of the Attorney General conducts legal sufficiency review of the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Land Department reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Office of the President/Vice President reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency conducts federal National Environmental Policy Act and Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency compliance review of the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Minerals Department evaluates the value of right of way, reviews the final Right of Way Application Package, and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Fish and Wildlife Department reviews the final Right of Way Application Package and signs the Signature Authorization Sheet.

The Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Services reviews the final Right of Way Application Package, signs the Signature Authorization Sheet, and sponsors the Resources Committee support resolution.

The Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department approves the Cultural Resource Clearance Form.

Navajo Nation Fish and Wildlife Department approves the Biological Resource Clearance Form.

"Reach 12A" is located on the western, "San Juan Lateral" portion of the project. In order to award a construction contract and issue a notice to proceed for construction of Reach 12A, Reclamation must be granted permanent right of way and construction easements for all required property. Reclamation has coordinated and built relationships with the Navajo Nation and BIA to emphasize the high priority nature of the project and to expedite both the Navajo Nation's approval for consent process and the BIA's right of way approval process.

COMPLETION SUMMARY: The process for Reach 12A ROW for Construction involved 22 individual actions. Action was required from The Navajo Nation, Reclamation and the BIA. The Navajo Nation actions uses the process refered to as the Signature Authorization Sheet (SAS) and required action from 11 different Navajo Nation governmental offices. COMPLETED: June 21, 2012.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation signs the "Programmatic Agreement Among Reclamation, ACHP, NMSHPO, Navajo Nation, BLM, and BIA Regarding the Consideration and Management of Effects on Historic Properties Arising from Construction of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, New Mexico" after it is signed by all other signatories.

Bureau of Land Management signs the "Programmatic Agreement Among Reclamation, ACHP, NMSHPO, Navajo Nation, BLM, and BIA Regarding the Consideration and Management of Effects on Historic Properties Arising from Construction of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, New Mexico".

Reclamation signs the "Programmatic Agreement Among Reclamation, ACHP, NMSHPO, Navajo Nation, BLM, and BIA Regarding the Consideration and Management of Effects on Historic Properties Arising from Construction of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, New Mexico" and coordinates the signing by other signatories.

New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer signs the "Programmatic Agreement Among Reclamation, ACHP, NMSHPO, Navajo Nation, BLM, and BIA Regarding the Consideration and Management of Effects on Historic Properties Arising from Construction of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, New Mexico".

Bureau of Indian Affairs signs the "Programmatic Agreement Among Reclamation, ACHP, NMSHPO, Navajo Nation, BLM, and BIA Regarding the Consideration and Management of Effects on Historic Properties Arising from Construction of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, New Mexico".

Navajo Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Officer signs the "Programmatic Agreement Among Reclamation, ACHP, NMSHPO, Navajo Nation, BLM, and BIA Regarding the Consideration and Management of Effects on Historic Properties Arising from Construction of the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project, New Mexico".

Includes advertisement for bid or request for proposals from construction contractors (offerors).

Bureau of Reclamation executes documents necessary to meet conditions precedent to construction.

Bureau of Land Management provides letter to Reclamation granting right of way to Reach 22 lands for the purpose of design and testing surveys.