WSPC07208

• File Number: 8408
• Description: River Basin General Correspondence
• State: CO
• Basin: South Platte
• Water Division: 1
• Date: 5/17/1993
• Title: Platte River Evaluation: USBR - Platte River Habitat Conservation Program ‎(Draft)‎
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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3.1 INTRODUCTION

The Program described in this document provides a framework for implementing measures to
restore and conserve threatened and endangered species habitat on the Platte River in Central
Nebraska. The Program will be carried out by a Conservation Committee made up of
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representatives of the Department of the Interior, thfe1 rta~, water velopmen' terests,
conservation organizations, and Kingsley interests. (Combination of Central Nebraska Public ~
Power and Irrigation District and Nebraska Public Power District).

3.2 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

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The Secretary of the Interior and the Governors of the three States will exire a Cooperative
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Agreement endorsing and adopting this Program and establishing a ~gh-Iev~ Conservation
Committee charged with overseeing implementation of the Program. The Cooperative
Agreement will incoiporate the terms, objectives, and undertakings of this Program and will
commit each party to its timely implementation. The Cooperative Agreefent JYill b~xecujeQ
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und~r the statutory authority of the Endangered Species Act and er a ropna e ederal and
Stat~ laws. Participation in the Program does not in any way diminish, detract from, or add to
the authority and responsibilities of the States or Federal government.

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Beyond the role of the Secretary and the Governors, it is apparent that a commitment on the part
of conservation organizations, water development associations, and Kingsley interests will be
required. For that reason, jnte ested parties wishing to participate in the Program, including
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water , conservation organization~and Kingsley interests.>\. will enter
into supporting resolutions that set out the respective parties' expectations and responsibilities
for the Program's provisions.

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