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. I" . ,., C' .J.LliJ "19. To assure project operation in conformity with the operatinv, principle heretofore stated, to provide a means for the collection. and interchange of information, and to provide a method for the continued study of project operations to the end that, if the stated operating principles may be improved upon, recommendations for changes may be mad~. To the contracting parties, a commission shall be created in an appropriate manner to be composed of one representative of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, one representative of the Colorado River Water Conserva- tion District, two representatives of the United States, and ODe representative of the State of Colorado appointed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board after consultation with the Colorado Game and Fish Commission. The powers of such commission shall be limited to the collection of data, the making of findings of fact, and the suggestion of changes in operating principles." A Commission created as stated above met to reexamine the Operating Principles and recommended certain revisions in the light of changed conditions. The revisions have been adopted and will continue to be adopted as other changes to the Operating Principles are made. . Access roads are for construction, operation, and maintenance, and are constructed to the minimum standards recommended by the Forest Service for grade and width. Road locations are made upon their recom- mendation. The roads on North Fork above Elkwallow Campground may be closed to public after construction. This is presently under consider- ation by the Forest Service. Restrictions for use of the access roads may be imposed by the Forest Service in accord with recommendations of cooperating agencies. 6. Issue: The character of the mountains, streams, and forests of the western slope that is Colorado's -- and one of our Country's -- is a most valuable asset. This is irreplaceable and its value is incal- culable. Therefore, in my opinion, any necessary expense to preserve the quality of the streams and rivers is more than justified and should be an absolute condition of proceeding with the project. Raised by: Name Represent ing Niel C. Morgan Himself Response: Sectiop 4 of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project act authorizes and directs the Bureau to develop recreation facilities, conserve the scenery, and pregerve the natural, historic, archeologic, fish, and wildlife resources, as well as provide for the public use and enjoyment of these resources . XI-434