WSP03469

• File Number: 8220.200.05.P
• Description: Hoover Dam/Lake Mead/Boulder Canyon Project
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 5/10/1979
• Author: USACOE
• Title: Transcript of a Public Hearing for Re-evaluation of A Flood Control Operation Plan for Hoover Dam: Los Angeles CA
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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the factors used in the analysis that could be used to improve

similar to some of the comments made by Mr. Hildebrand on behal

of the Metropolitan Water District.

But, in summary, the data in the economic analysis

does show that either alternative I, or 9 probably contain the

6 best compromise among the project purposes.

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7 This is said in recognition of the fact that we are

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8 concerned with all projects and purposes, not just water conser

9 vation, or flood control.

10 And, also of significance, is the fact that the

11 differences in total benefits between all of the alternatives

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12 are so small, that we suggest that that where it possible, the

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13 regulations provide for some flexibility in order that any po-

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14 tentials for increasing project benefits that may develop in ,

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16 This concludes the s~ement.

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COL KEYS: Than k you very much, sir.

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Vernon, we do thank you for your comments. We

19 appreciate receiving them.

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Ladys and gentlemen, I have no more indicated

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21 speakers.

22 So, either we strongly encourage anybody who would

23 like to come up and say something, would you please come forwar .

24 Mr. Lewis R. May.

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(Testimony of Le~ R, May follows,)