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New Colorado River Developments <br />Powell Operations <br />• Defines Equalization levels in Powell <br />based on Upper Basin Depletion Schedule <br />• Recognizes releases from Powell can be <br />less than 8.23 MAF <br />• Minimum Power Pool Operations provided <br />some protection <br />Powell Operations <br />• Equalize with Mead if above Equalization Levels (a/k/a <br />602(a) storage levels). • <br />• Between 602(a) & 3575 ft. <br />— Release 8.23 MAF if Mead above 1075 ft. <br />— If Mead below 1075 balance contents <br />• MaxlMin release 9.0 MAF to 7.0 MAF annually <br />• Between 3575 & 3525 ft. <br />— Release 7.48 MAF <br />— If Mead below 1025 ft., then release 8.23 MAF <br />• Below 3525 ft. <br />— Balance contents with Mead <br />• MaxXMin release 9.5 MAF to 7.0 MAF annually <br />Intentionally Created Surplus (ICS) <br />• Purposes <br />—Avoid Lower Basin Shortages <br />— Benefit storage in Lakes Mead and Powell <br />• Guidelines <br />— No surplus water can be used to create ICS <br />— 5% of any ICS goes to CR system <br />— Evaporation on ICS account charged (3 %) <br />— Contractors can reduce ICS credits mid -year, <br />but may not increase them <br />October 31, 2007 <br />SEO Forum 3 <br />