Update: The NM Unit EIS was un-paused on 4/15/2020 after engineering and project funding issues were addressed. The project had been paused since 7/3/2019 due to multiple design changes from the action proponent. Reclamation coordinated with our Joint Lead Agency (New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission) prior to un-pausing of the project. The project sponsor was briefed on the updated target completion date. The delay will not have an effect on project permitting. Due to the limited time remaining, there is not an opportunity to make up time in the schedule. The agency CERPO is aware of the pause/un-pause of this project.

On July 3, 2019, the Action Proponent modified the proposed action. The permitting timetable for the EIS and Section 106 Review was designated as "paused" to reassess the potential impacts of the changes. Reclamation is working closely with the Action Proponent and work is continuing on the EIS during the reassessment of the revised proposed action