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,,~ , , C"" .-t c::::' -, "-." . . Texasgu1f has indicated the firm is not interested in using saline water in potash solution mining. However, another firm is proposing to establish a new mine in the Moab, Utah area and discussions will be ini- tiated with them to determine their interest in saline water. Anticipated February Activities The Cooperative Agreement modification is expected to be signed by Reclamation and Western Resource Transport, Inc. The draft report on use of Big Sandy River water at Jim Bridger Powerp1ant will be reviewed. A meeting with Pacific Power and Light Company will be set to discuss the study and finalize comments on the draft report. COAL November - January Activities Increasing royalties from Federally-leased minerals is a key Department of the Interior feature to aid President Reagan's program to reduce the budget deficit. WESTRANs would aid the national economy through increased sale of western coal and carbon dioxide, thus complying with the initiative. Representatives of Western Resource Transport, Inc., and Reclamation met with officials of the Department of Commerce and the Office of the Vice President to discuss methods to facilitate a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japanese Governments. Anticipated February Activities On February 6, Bart Johnson, Executive Vice President of Western Resource Transport, Inc., will present a speech at Interpipe '85 on WESTRANS. Representatives of Western Resource Transport, Inc., and Reclamation plan to meet with officials of the Department of State to discuss a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japanese Governments. FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC ASPECTS November - January Activities Discussions continued between Western Resource Transport, Inc., and potential foreign and domestic investors to obtain commitments for financing the project. 2