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002310 . . Service over the effect of the operation of Hoover Dam on the Virgin River Delta and the southwestern willow flycatcher. To date, Reclamation has not responded to the 60 day notice. The next meeting of the Steering Committee is scheduled for January 13, 2000. A two day workshop to discuss the status of the program is scheduled for January 27 and 28, 2000. WESTERN WATER PLANNING Glen Canvon Adaotive Management The Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Technical Work Group (TWG) met in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 7 and 8, 1999. The TWG will recommend a Spring 2000 beach habitat building flow provided the hydrologic triggering criteria are met. Based on the current forecast, Reclamation estimates that there is a 30% probability that the criteria will be met. The next Adaptive Management meeting is scheduled for January 20 and 21, 2000. WATER QUALITY Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program Reclamation's Basinwide Salinity Control Program Included in the Board folder is a copy ofa memorandum from Mr. Jack Barnett, Executive Director of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum (Forum), informing me that the Forum sponsored salinity control legislation (S.1211) had passed the Senate on November 19, 1999. The House heard testimony on companion legislation (H.R. 2619) 0\1 October 21,1999. It is hoped that passage of this bill will occur in early 2000. Supplemental Report on the 1999 Review Included in the Board handout material is a copy of the Supplemental Report on the 1999, Water Quality Standards for Salinity, Colorado River System. This Report contains the statements and comments that were received by the Forum at public meetings in Los Angeles, California on August 23, 1999 and in Lyman, Wyoming on August 24, 1999 along with written comments that were received by August 20, 1999. The Forum's responses to the comments are also included. ~~?~./;_ ;r~ ~er!lld R.' erman Executive Director 5