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. Section 3. Implementation of Guidelines During the effective period of these Guidelines the SecretaI)' shall utilize the currently established process for development of the Annual Operating Phn for the Colorado River System Reservoirs (AOP) and use these Guidelines to make determinations regarding Normal and Surplus condition<; for the operation of lake Mead and to allocate apportioned but unused water. The operation of the other Colorado River System reservoirs and determinations associated with development of the AOP shall be in accordance with the Colorado River Basin Project Act of I %8, the Guidelines, an:! other applicable federal law. In order to allow for better overa II water management during the Inlerim Period, the Secretary shall undertake a "mid-year review" pursuant to Section 1(2) of the LROC, allowing for the revision of the current AOP, as appropriate, based on actual runoff conditions which are greater than projected, or deman:!s which are lower than projected. The Secretary shaD revise the determinalion for the current }ear only to allow lOr additional deliveries. Anv revision in the AOP may occur only after a re- initiation of the AOP consultation process as required by law. . As part of the AOP process during the effective period of these Guidelines, Califomia shall report to the Secretary on its progress in implementing its Califomia Colorado River Water Use Plan. These Guidelines irnplem:nt Article III(3) of the LROC and may be reviewed concurrently with the LROC 5-year review. The Secretary wiD base aroma! determinations of sUlplus conditions on these Guidelines, unless extraordinary circum;tances arise. Such circulrstances could include operations necessary for safety of darns or other emergency situations, or other unanticipated or unforseen activities arising from actual operating experience. . 24