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<br />.0.0-1832 <br /> <br />return flow from these uses. Because priorities of use are a matter <br /> <br />of State water rights, the allocation of water, allowable shortages, <br /> <br />and return flows are the primary responsibility of the State. However, <br /> <br />since the Bureau of Reclamation has established criteria on return flows <br /> <br />and shortages, it will be necessary for them to work jointly with the <br /> <br />State on these items. <br /> <br />Water utilization. In a plan of this type it must be assumed <br /> <br />that in-oasin or local water requirements must oe met oy in-basin <br /> <br />supplies, both surface and ground, before any water can be considered <br /> <br />available for export to water-deficient areas. Projected water require- <br /> <br />ments will have to be compared to the available water supply in the <br /> <br />local area to determine whether the area has an excess or deficient <br /> <br />water supply. The primary responsibility for water utilization <br /> <br />studies is assigned to the Bureau of Reclamation. Very close coor- <br /> <br />dination with the Kansas Water Resources Board will be required. <br /> <br />Analysis of alternative plans. As. water requirements and water <br /> <br />supplies are studied, local areas of excess or deficient water supply <br /> <br />will become apparent. In tIle process of plan formulation, various <br /> <br />alternate plans will be developed. Inasmuch as water rights, legal <br /> <br />restraints, and local pressures are involved, the primary responsi- <br /> <br />bility of analyzing alternative plans is assigned to the Kansas ,later <br /> <br />Resources Board. <br /> <br />16 <br />