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CDM Camp Dresser & McKee lnc. T. Crumpton (9/5/95) Page Number 2 the EA. Steve LaBonde updated the Board on the results of a second meeting with the Grand Val1ey planning agencies regarding the Pearse Report (see "Other Meetings" below). Major issues include the question of how Clifton fits into the overal1 demand picture since their p~aking factor is larger than Ute Water's and the potential exists to utilize the Clifton water treatment plant in the future and blend water. An intergovernmental agreement to utilize irrigation water for this purpose whenever available could also affect overall demands. Steve LaBonde also reminded the Board of the upcoming BLM Public Demand Workshop scheduled for August 8, 1995 and encouraged Board attendance to enhance face to face discussions with potential objectors and stakeholders. Carl Houck introduced the two out-of-scope contractual issues that will be coming up for Board review in September. These are the costs associated with the Public Demand Workshop required by the BLM and the additional geotechnical work associated with locating the best tunnelling route between Plateau Canyon and 1-70. The actual costs for the Public Demand Workshop will be available for discussion as a contract amendment or for inclusion in the remaining funds from Phase I. The Board has several options to consider regarding additional tunnel investigations, but CDM has recommended the least costly level of additional investigation and it is necessary to proceed no later than October with this work to ensure that it will be of benefit in finalizing costs for the EA. The Board was informed by Larry Clever of recent objections raised by the Town of Coil bran on the Collbran Project Privatization process. Steve LaBonde added to Larry Clever's discussion on the Town of Collbran by making it clear that the perception of a "back room" political deal for privatizing the Col1bran project was starting to alienate the Town of collbran and others in the Plateau Val1ey. Steve indicated that a failure to take some action relative to this issue could result in the EA process being upgraded to an EIS with resulting impacts to the schedule and cost of getting through the NEP A process. The Board of Directors indicated that the Manager should meet with Bruce Smith (Town of Collbran - Manager) as soon as possible to try and come to resolution on Town of Col1bran issues. BLM Meetings The monthly BLM Coordination meeting was held on August 8, .1995. The meeting was attended by Catherine Robertson, and Dave Stevens of the BLM, Tom Crumpton and Larry Clever of Ute Water, Tom Charles of CDM, and Steve Jamieson of GEL The meeting focused on issues expected to arise in upcoming USFWS meetings associated with Section 7. The BLM requested clarification on the BOR junior storage filing in Vega and how it harms Ute Water's interests. Tom Crumpton explained the background behind the filing. Since the new filing would have piscatorial, municipal, and industrial uses associated with it, the BOR could fill the right and release it in lieu of water dedicated strictly for power. It is viewed as