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W Page 92, (2): i-'" ~ Should read: "Saline irrigation return flows lire not located in areas of present need. Nowever, as plans are initiated for new plants, studies should be made of the feasibility of using saline return flows or other low quality waters for cooling, either by locating the plants near such waters or piping the waters to the location of the plants." Page 92, (3 ~: Should l:"ead: "Even though the state itself probably lacks legal authority to impose land use controls which would prohibit or limit agriculture on saline lands, local entities seem to have such authority." Page 92, (4): Should read: "The DRI report says 'Colorado statutes give no authority for the state to use economic incentives to promote change in land use. . .' However, the legis- lature could provide such authority and money to imple- ment it." Page 92, (?): Should read: "Because water conservancy districts or irriga- tion districts are the prime.agencies responsible for setting prices of water to the ultimate user, such districts, not the state, al:"e the entities with legal authority to make special use charges. The DRI report states 'Although this action has potential to reduce the amount of agricultural water delivered, particularly in areas where agricultural return flows contribute sub- stantially to salinity, it does not meet the criterion of being politically acceptable at the local level.. . Even though this is generally the case, there may be some instances where special use charges would be acceptable and beneficial in salinity control." Page 92, (6): Should read: "The legal authority of the state itself to provide economic incentives for such purposes is 8