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<br />,~ <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />~ ~ <br /> <br />(2) TaKe the position that 5. 2918 is an unacceptable <br />response to the problem. <br /> <br />(3) Direct the st~ff to participate in any seven-state <br />discussions of H.R. 5055 and report back to the Board on the <br />results of such deliberations so that the Board can take such <br />additional action. if any, it deems appropriate. <br /> <br />Motion adopted unanimously. <br /> <br />Aqenda Item 13 - Bureau of Reclamation's 1984 Colorado <br />River Operation Study - Appendix G <br /> <br />In reporting on this item, Mr. McDonald indicated that <br />during the past year he presented to the Board information on a <br />Bureau of Reclamation study and re-evaluation of the operation <br />of the major reservoirs on the Colorado River. The study <br />involves the definition of "feasible," alternative operation <br />strategies and a standard method for quantifying the effects of <br />each strategy (as measured in terms of minimizing the risk of <br />floOding in the Lower Colorado River. water supply. flood <br />control, and power generation). <br /> <br />The Bureau intends to complete and finalize the study by <br />February 1, 1985. A draft report is to be made available for <br />review by the states in early December. 1984. Mr. McDonald <br />will present the study for the Board's consideration and <br />comment when it becomes available. <br /> <br />However, Mr. McDonald has significant concerns even at this <br />time about the schedule for the completion of the study, the <br />lack of sufficient time to review and comment upon such a <br />critically important matter, and the lack of documentation <br />about the computer model which is being used to perform the <br />study. He voiced these concerns to the Bureau previously. but <br />without much success. <br /> <br />Mr. McDonald recommended that the Board express concern <br />about the manner in which the study is being handled. He had <br />prepared a draft letter to the Commissioner of Reclamation <br />expressing this concern for the Board's consideration. <br /> <br />Mr. Robbins moved, seconded by Mr. Lochhead, that the Board <br />approve the letter to be sent to Acting Commissioner of <br />Reclamation Olson (copy of draft letter attached). <br /> <br />Motion adopted unanimously. <br /> <br />-11- <br />