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<br />001250 <br /> <br />implementation of this rule in order to develop ground rules for utilizing other <br />mechanisms at this time, <br /> <br />Page 68496, Section V, Section bv section analvsis of the Purposed Rule, Section <br />414.4, in the 1st column: <br />The reporting and accounting of the storing and redemption of credits is vital. The <br />Secretary and others must be able to verify with confidence the operations under <br />interstate water storage agreements and certify water storage and delivery, The rule <br />should be strengthened to provide for the verification and certification of the reporting <br />and accounting of storage and redemption credits, <br /> <br />Page 68496. Section V. Section bv section analvsis of the Purposed Rule, Section <br />414.5, in the 3rd column: <br />The rule should state that the evaluation of impacts was based on the Colorado River <br />Salinity Standards currently in place. The rule should acknowledge that the Colorado <br />River Salinity Control Program currently in place provides the means to offset any <br />increase in salinity as a result of implementing the proposed rule, This <br />acknowledgment should also be included in the EA by adding a new section to the EA <br />on water quality so that the EA fully supports the rule, <br /> <br />Page 68497. Section VI. Procedural Matters, 3rd column, 1st paragraph: <br />It is noted herein that, "the only water that can be used to satisfy storage credits is <br />unused apportionment created by the forbearance of a use which would have otherwise <br />occurred," It would be helpful to include this language in the section by section <br />analysis under section 414.3. <br /> <br />Page 68498. Proposed Rule, Part 414,1. Purpose, 2nd column: <br />We suggest that the following language be included in the "Purpose": "The actions <br />contemplated by the rule are deemed to be within the current authority of the Secretary <br />under the body of law known as the 'Law of the Colorado River.' It is not the intent of <br />this rule to change or expand the authorities under the 'Law of the Colorado River,' <br />Nothing in the rule changes the apportionments made to individual states under the <br />'Law of the Colorado River,' The only intent of the rule is to provide for the efficient <br />use of unused apportionment and surpluses within the 'Law of the Colorado River' in <br />the Lower Division States, Water users shall not be entitled to rely on supplies that <br />become temporarily available under this rule beyond the provisions of specific interstate <br />water storage agreements approved by the Secretary, All states should plan upon living <br />within the apportionments made to them under the 'Law of the Colorado River'," <br /> <br />Page 68498. Proposed Rule. Part 414,2, 2nd column. Authorized Entity: <br />In the interest of assuring that the rule recognizes that the apportionments are among <br />states, we suggest removing the words "holding entitlements to Colorado River water. " <br /> <br />Page 5 of? <br />