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~,jt~~2 40 FRY~GPAN-AR~SAS PROJECT of the Oolorado River B'asin water for the proposed initial development ~ of the Gunnison-Arkansas project, Roaring Fork diversion, over and above present and prospective consumptive uses within the natural basin of the Oolorado River in Oolorado. Western slope interests would be protected by the Aspen Reservoir, by special provisions for preservation of fish and wildlife, by equitable operation of the project, and by assurance of noninterference in, the use of" the replacement facilities provided by the Oolorado-Big Thompson project. " 83, The initial development is engineeringly feasible and eco- 'nomically justified, It represents the minimum practical project. It is designed as a self-contained unit and its construction would not imply a commitment for expansion, extension, or enlargement. Neither would it impair nor duplicate future development. 84. The estimated cost of the initial development of the Gunnison- Arkansas project based on October 1949 prices is $147,440,000. 85, The tentative allocation of this total cost among the various functions to be served is as follows: Function Irriks..tion: Probably can be returned in 40 years without interest through pal~ents by the irrigation water users and district bene- fiClarJesnn __ _ _ _ _ _ ____ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ ___ ___ Probably can be returned without interest through applica- tion of interest on power and municipal water investment_ __ Power: Probably can be returned in 50 years -with interest at 3 percent__________________"_________________________c_____ Municipal and industrial water supply: Probably can be returned In 40 years with interest at 2 percenL_____ ____ _____c_________ Flood control________________________________________"_____ Mitigation of losses to fish and wildlife resOUrces: In accordance with Public Law 732, 79th Cong" 2d sess, (60 Stat, 1080)________ Allocated cost $10,881,600 49,048,400 40,032,000 29,522,000 15,777,000 , 2; 179, 000 Total_______________________________________________ $14~440;000 86. The project would provide other benefits for which allocations are not authorized under existing law. Subsequent allocation, of project construction costs to such beneficial functions should be made ~, in the event of future legislation. 87. Oontinued studies and investigations in the project area and in contiguous areas within the drainage of both slopes should be pursued vigorously on a Departmental basis, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local agencies, toward the objective of wise conservation, and beneficial use of all natural resources. RECOMMENDATIONS 88. It is my rec()mmendation that: A, The Secretary of the Interior approve this report and sub- stantiating documents. . B. This report together with the substantiating documents be transmitted for review to all Federal agencies having an interest in the project, to the states signatory to the Oolorado River compact and to the States of Kansas and Oklahoma. 0. This report and substantiating documents, together with such amendments as may be appropriate pursuant to review comments by the Federal agencies and States, be submitted to the President and the Oongress with the recommendation that the plan for. the initial development of the Gunnison-Arkansas project including trans- mission facilities be approved and authorized, co!?"