WSP08618

• File Number: 8111.600
• Description: ARCA Annual Reports
• Basin: Arkansas
• Date: 12/14/1976
• Author: ARCA
• Title: Twenty-Eighth Annual Report Arkansas River Compact Administration for the Year 1976
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Annual Report

and recording equipment as soon as possible.
The Administration approved a cooperative agreement with the
U. S. Geological Survey for the transition quarter July 1. 1976, to
September 30. 1976. in the amount of $2.200 - $1.100 for each party;
and for the fiscal year October 1. 1976. to September 30. t977. in the
amount of $8.800 - $4.400 for each party. These funds are for the
operation of the compact station at Lamar, the additional field work at
other compact stations, the providing of current streamflow data,
maintenance of radio equipment, and the preparation of records for the
Annual Report.

10. Findings of fact by the Administration

SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETINGS

April 7. 1976
A special telephonic meeting was held April 7, 1976 in accordance
with Article V-I' of the Compact. for the purpose of declaring that the
reservoir would become empty April 10, 1976. Mr. C. J. Kuiper.
Colorado State Engineer, and Mr. Robert Jesse, Division Engineer
were notified of this action and the administration of decreed water
rights for Colorado would commence on April to. 1976. unless a change
of conditions justified cancellation or modification of this notice. The
reservoir became empty at 6:00 P.M., April 10, 1976.
Participating members:
For Colorado - Mr. Bates and Mr. Tempel
For Kansas - Mr. Bentrup and Mr. Reeve.

August 5. 1976

A special telephonic meeting was held August 5, 1976 in accordanc~
with Article V-I' of the Compact. for the purpose of declaring that the
reservoir would become empty August 6, 1976. Mr. C. J. Kuiper,
Colorado State .Engineer, and Robert Jesse, Division Engineer were
notified of this action and the administration of decreed water rights
for Colorado would commence August 6, 19i6, unless a change of
conditions justified cancellation or modification of this notice. The
reservoir became empty at 9:30 A.M., August 6, 1976.
Participating members:
For Colorado - Mr. Bates and Mr. Tempel
For Kansas - Mr. Bentrup and Mr. Reeve.
November 29. 1976

A special telephonic conference was held November 29, 1976 at 1: 40
P.M. for consideration and action on the Resolution concerning
AMITY-GREAT PLAINS WATER STORAGE in John Martin Reservoi"
as had previously been presented and reviewed.
The Resolution, as aHaehed hereto, was unanimously approved by
both States, subject to further discussion at the annuaJ meeting
December 14, 1976. Mr. Carl Bentrup, not available at conference lime,
voted by proxy for Mr. Guy Gibson and himself at a later time of the
day.
All entities involved in the Resolution were informed of this action.
Participating members:
Mr. Frank Cooley, Chairman
For Colorado: Mr. Felix Sparks. Mr. 8ates. Mr. Tempel
For Kansas: Mr. M. P. Reeve. Mr. Carl Bentrup and Mr. Guy
Gibson by proxy.

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