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<br />The alternative discharge points outside of Las Vegas Wash being studied, but not included in the SCOP,
<br />are: I) at Promontory Point in Lake Mead, 2) in the Nevada penstock tunnel at Lake Mead, and at Gold
<br />Strike Canyon below Hoover Dam,
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<br />It is expected that the Environmental Assessment for the Effiuent Interceptor project will be
<br />completed in September of2002 and the final Environmental Assessment will be completed in November
<br />2002, The final design for the project will be completed in May 2003 and the project construction will be
<br />completed in June 2005, After completion of the project, preparation of the environmental impact
<br />statement for the Phase IV strategies/elements will be initiated, These Phase IV strategies include looking
<br />at alternative discharge points,
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<br />Reclamation's Centennial Anniversary
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<br />On June 17, 1902, Congress established the Bureau of Reclamation to provide for the irrigation,
<br />storage, diversion, and development of water that ultimately made settlement of the West possible,
<br />Reclamation intends to celebrate its 100th anniversary from June 17, 2002, through June 17, 2003,
<br />Included in the handout material is Reclamation's announcement, with a listing of people to contact
<br />concerning its celebration,
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<br />California's Colorado River Water Use Plan
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<br />California Assembly Bill No, /949
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<br />Included in your Board folder, under Tab 5, is a copy of Assembly Bill (AB) No, 1949 introduced
<br />by Assembly Member Dave Kelley (R-San Bernardino), AB 1949, introduced on February 14,2002, is
<br />considered a "spot" bill which would allow elements of California's Colorado River Water Use Plan and
<br />the LCR MSCP to be addressed in legislation, if needed and desirable,
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<br />MWD 'S Requestfor Proposal for 50,000 AF from Seawater Desalination
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<br />On February 14, 2002, MWD received a number of "Statements of Interest" to its Request for
<br />Proposal for the development of cost-effective seawater desalination projects capable of contributing to
<br />the region's overall water supply reliability, MWD's intent is to initially develop 50,000 acre-feet of
<br />water.
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<br />Five proposals were selected for further analysis, They are:
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<br />San Diego County Water Authority for a 50 mgd facility, or 56,000 acre-feet
<br />Municipal Water District of Orange County for a 27 mgd facility, or 30,240 acre-feet
<br />West Basin Municipal Water District for a 20 mgd facility, or 22,400 acre-feet
<br />Long Beach for a 8-10 mgd facility, or 9,000 to 11,000 acre-feet
<br />Los Angeles Department of Water & Power for a 10 mgd facility, or 11,200 acre-feet
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