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w en IV i-" be~n developed to evaluate investment levels. The purpose is to minimize cost, meet the salinity reduction requirements and minimize interest payments from the Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund. Revenues in the Lower Basin fund are derived from a 2 1/2 mill levy on hydropower generation in the Lower Basin. The plan of implementation presented in this report incorporates a construction schedule that when implemented would have an estimated cost of $560 million. ' Under this plan, the required salinity reduction can be made to the year 2010, and the Lower Basin_ fund will be adequate to meet its obligation of repayment if the annual inflation rate does not exceed 3.7 percent. Responsibility for AccomplishinR Salinity Control Measures The plan of implementation recognizes that the Forum, the sev~ral federal agencies, and the Basin states each have specific responsibilities for furthering the salinity control program. Table 5 presents, in summary form, the elements of the plan of implementation. which considers full implementation of all salinity control measures discussed in Chapters IV and V. The table includes actions to be taken, the time schedule, and the responsible entities. The Forum will provide overall coordination and a continuing review of salinity changes and program effectiveness. Every 3 years, or more often if necessary, the Forum, in light of existing depletions and salt concentrations, will consider and, where needed and feasible, recommend revisions in the schedule for installing salinity control measures and/or modifications of th~ numeric criteria. The review will include both fed~ral and non-federal programs. Appropriate fed~ral agencies will complete planning reports and seek authorization and funding for salinity control in accordanc~ with Title II of Public Law 93-320 and Public Law 98-569. The Basin states will lend their support to requests for authorization and funding. -63-