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Ernest Quintana,
Regional Director, Midwest Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
Quarterly Status Report of Water
Service, Repayment, and Other WaterRelated Contract Negotiations
Bureau of Reclamation,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of
contractual actions that have been
proposed to the Bureau of Reclamation
and are new, modified, discontinued, or
completed since the last publication of
this notice on May 9, 2008. This notice
is one of a variety of means used to
inform the public about proposed
contractual actions for capital recovery
and management of project resources
and facilities consistent with section 9(f)
of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939.
Additional announcements of
individual contract actions may be
published in the Federal Register and in
newspapers of general circulation in the
areas determined by Reclamation to be
affected by the proposed action.
ADDRESSES: The identity of the
approving officer and other information
pertaining to a specific contract
proposal may be obtained by calling or
writing the appropriate regional office at
the address and telephone number given
for each region in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Kelly, Water and
Environmental Resources Office, Bureau
of Reclamation, PO Box 25007, Denver,
Colorado 80225–0007; telephone 303–
445–2888.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent
with section 9(f) of the Reclamation
Project Act of 1939 and the rules and
regulations published in 52 FR 11954,
April 13, 1987 (43 CFR 426.22),
Reclamation will publish notice of
proposed or amendatory contract
actions for any contract for the delivery
of project water for authorized uses in
newspapers of general circulation in the
affected area at least 60 days prior to
contract execution. Announcements
may be in the form of news releases,
legal notices, official letters,
memorandums, or other forms of
written material. Meetings, workshops,
and/or hearings may also be used, as
appropriate, to provide local publicity.
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The public participation procedures do
not apply to proposed contracts for the
sale of surplus or interim irrigation
water for a term of 1 year or less. Either
of the contracting parties may invite the
public to observe contract proceedings.
All public participation procedures will
be coordinated with those involved in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act. Pursuant to
the ‘‘Final Revised Public Participation
Procedures’’ for water resource-related
contract negotiations, published in 47
FR 7763, February 22, 1982, a tabulation
is provided of all proposed contractual
actions in each of the five Reclamation
regions. When contract negotiations are
completed, and prior to execution, each
proposed contract form must be
approved by the Secretary of the
Interior, or pursuant to delegated or
redelegated authority, the Commissioner
of Reclamation or one of the regional
directors. In some instances,
congressional review and approval of a
report, water rate, or other terms and
conditions of the contract may be
involved.
Public participation in and receipt of
comments on contract proposals will be
facilitated by adherence to the following
procedures:
1. Only persons authorized to act on
behalf of the contracting entities may
negotiate the terms and conditions of a
specific contract proposal.
2. Advance notice of meetings or
hearings will be furnished to those
parties that have made a timely written
request for such notice to the
appropriate regional or project office of
Reclamation.
3. Written correspondence regarding
proposed contracts may be made
available to the general public pursuant
to the terms and procedures of the
Freedom of Information Act, as
amended.
4. Written comments on a proposed
contract or contract action must be
submitted to the appropriate regional
officials at the locations and within the
time limits set forth in the advance
public notices.
5. All written comments received and
testimony presented at any public
hearings will be reviewed and
summarized by the appropriate regional
office for use by the contract approving
authority.
6. Copies of specific proposed
contracts may be obtained from the
appropriate regional director or his
designated public contact as they
become available for review and
comment.
7. In the event modifications are made
in the form of a proposed contract, the
appropriate regional director shall
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determine whether republication of the
notice and/or extension of the comment
period is necessary.
Factors considered in making such a
determination shall include, but are not
limited to (i) the significance of the
modification, and (ii) the degree of
public interest which has been
expressed over the course of the
negotiations. At a minimum, the
regional director shall furnish revised
contracts to all parties who requested
the contract in response to the initial
public notice.
Definitions of Abbreviations Used in
This Document
BCP—Boulder Canyon Project
Reclamation—Bureau of Reclamation
CAP—Central Arizona Project
CVP—Central Valley Project
CRSP—Colorado River Storage Project
FR—Federal Register
IDD—Irrigation and Drainage District
ID—Irrigation District
M&I—Municipal and Industrial
NMISC—New Mexico Interstate Stream
Commission
O&M—Operation and Maintenance
P–SMBP—Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin
Program
PPR—Present Perfected Right
RRA—Reclamation Reform Act of 1982
SOD—Safety of Dams
SRPA—Small Reclamation Projects Act
of 1956
USACE—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WD—Water District
Pacific Northwest Region: Bureau of
Reclamation, 1150 North Curtis Road,
Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706–1234,
telephone 208–378–5344.
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Discontinued Contract Action
6. North Unit ID, Deschutes Project,
Oregon: Warren Act contract with cost
of service charge to allow for use of
project facilities to convey nonproject
water.
Mid-Pacific Region: Bureau of
Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way,
Sacramento, California 95825–1898,
telephone 916–978–5250.
New Contract Actions
34. Ivanhoe ID, CVP, California:
Proposed partial assignment of 1,200
acre-feet of class 1 and 7,400 acre-feet of
class 2 of the district’s CVP water
supply to Kaweah Delta Conservation
District for irrigation purposes.
35. Cawelo WD, CVP, California:
Long-term Warren Act contract for
conveying up to 10,000 acre-feet of
nonproject water (exchanged banked
groundwater) via the Friant-Kern Canal
for irrigation and M&I purposes.
Modified Contract Action
21. Delta Lands Reclamation District
No. 770, CVP, California: Long-term
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Warren Act contract for conveying up to
300,000 acre-feet of nonproject flood
flows via the Friant-Kern Canal for flood
control purposes.
Completed Contract Action
31. Contract for exchange of water
among the United States, San Luis WD,
and Meyers Farms Family Trust. The
contract will allow for an exchange with
Reclamation of previously banked water
for a like amount of project water made
available to San Luis WD on behalf of
Meyers Farms. Contract executed May 2,
2008.
Lower Colorado Region: Bureau of
Reclamation, PO Box 61470 (Nevada
Highway and Park Street), Boulder City,
Nevada 89006–1470, telephone 702–
293–8192.
The Lower Colorado Region has no
update to report for this quarter.
Upper Colorado Region: Bureau of
Reclamation, 125 South State Street,
Room 6107, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138–
1102, telephone 801–524–3864.
New Contract Actions
1. (e) Mesa County (Solid Waste),
Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: The
County has requested a 40-year water
service contract for 44 acre-feet of M&I
water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which
requires them to present a Plan of
Augmentation to the Division 4 Water
Court.
1. (f) Mike and Marsha Jackson,
Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: The
Jackson’s have requested a 40-year water
service contract for 1 acre-foot of M&I
out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which
requires them to present a Plan of
Augmentation to the Division 4 Water
Court.
1. (g) Dick Morfitt, Aspinall Storage
Unit, CRSP: Mr. Morfitt has requested a
40-year water service contract for 35
acre-feet of M&I water out of Blue Mesa
Reservoir, which requires him to
present a Plan of Augmentation to the
Division 4 Water Court.
1. (h) Western Gravel, Aspinall
Storage Unit, CRSP: Western Gravel has
requested a 40-year water service
contract for 3 acre-feet of M&I water out
of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires
them to present a Plan of Augmentation
to the Division 4 Water Court.
33. Elkhead Reservoir Enlargement:
This contract will supersede contract
No. 05–WC–40–420. The proposed
contract will include the Recovery
Programs pro-rata share of the actual
construction cost plus fish screen costs.
Also identified in this proposed contract
is the pro-rata share of the actual
construction costs for the other
signatory parties. Upon payment by
Recovery Program, this proposed
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contract will ensure permanent water
supply for the endangered fish.
Completed Contract Actions
1. (b) Maureen A. Call, Aspinall
Storage Unit, CRSP: Ms. Call has
requested a 40-year water service
contract for 1 acre-foot of M&I water out
of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires
Ms. Call to present a Plan of
Augmentation to the Division 4 Water
Court. Contract was executed February
15, 2008.
1. (c) Vanessa Rueckert (Hidden Mesa
Estates), Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:
Ms. Rueckert has requested a 40-year
water service contract for 1 acre-foot of
M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir,
which requires Ms. Rueckert to present
a Plan of Augmentation to the Division
4 Water Court. Contract was executed
February 15, 2008.
1. (d) Thomas Alan Kay (North Fork
Reserve), Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP:
Mr. Kay has requested a 40-year water
service contract for 11 acre-feet of M&I
water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which
requires them to present a Plan of
Augmentation to the Division 4 Water
Court. Contract was executed February
12, 2008.
1. (e) Mesa County (Solid Waste),
Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: The
County has requested a 40-year water
service contract for 44 acre-feet of M&I
water out of the Blue Mesa Reservoir,
which requires them to present a Plan
of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water
Court. Contract was executed February
12, 2008.
24. Weber Basin Water Conservancy
District, Weber Basin Project, Utah:
Contract providing for the district to
repay to the United States 15 percent of
the cost of Phase I SOD modifications to
the foundation at Arthur V. Watkins
Dam. Contract was executed April 7,
2008.
25. Weber Basin Water Conservancy
District, Weber Basin Project, Utah:
Contract providing for the district to
repay to the United States 15 percent of
the cost of Phase II SOD modifications
to the foundation at Arthur V. Watkins
Dam. Contract was executed May 2,
2008.
Great Plains Region: Bureau of
Reclamation, PO Box 36900, Federal
Building, 316 North 26th Street,
Billings, Montana 59101, telephone
406–247–7752.
New Contract Actions
40. LU Sheep Company, Boysen Unit,
P–SMBP, Wyoming: Contract renewal of
long-term water service contract.
41. Busch Farms, Inc., Boysen Unit,
P–SMBP, Wyoming: Contract renewal of
long-term water service contract.
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42. Gorst Ranch, Boysen Unit, P–
SMBP, Wyoming: Contract renewal of
long-term water service contract.
Modified Contract Actions
5. Highland-Hanover ID, HanoverBluff Unit, P–SMBP, Wyoming: Execute
long-term water service contract.
6. Upper Bluff ID, Hanover-Bluff Unit,
P–SMBP, Wyoming: Execute long-term
water service contract.
37. Big Horn Canal ID, Boysen Unit,
P–SMBP, Wyoming: Big Horn Canal ID
has requested the renewal of their longterm water service contract.
38. Treeline Springs, LLC., Canyon
Ferry Unit, Montana: Request for water
service contract for up to 620 acre-feet
of water per year for replacement of
water for senior water rights.
39. Hanover ID, Boysen Unit, P–
SMBP, Wyoming: Hanover ID has
requested the renewal of their long-term
water service contract.
Dated: June 25, 2008.
Roseann Gonzales,
Director, Policy and Program Services, Denver
Office.
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Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree
Under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
Notice is hereby given that a proposed
Consent Decree with Victor A. Horne, in
the case of United States v. Donald E.
Horne, et al., Civil Action No. 4:05–
00497, was lodged with the United
States District Court for the Western
District of Missouri on August 6, 2008.
The United States filed the Complaint
on May 27, 2005 on behalf of the
Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency pursuant to the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
9601, et seq. (CERCLA), seeking
recovery of costs incurred in responding
to the release or threat of release of
hazardous substances at or in
connection with the Armour Road
Superfund Site located at 2251 Armour
Road North Kansas City, Missouri (Site).
The complaint alleges claims against
Victor Horne and five other defendants.
The Consent Decree referred to in this
Notice addresses only the claims against
Victor Horne. The Consent Decree will
resolve the United States’ claims against
Victor Horne for the Site in return for a
total payment of $2,500.00.
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For thirty (30) days after the date of
this publication, the Department of
Justice will receive comments relating to
the Consent Decree. Comments should
be addressed to the Assistant Attorney
General, Environment and Natural
Resources Division, and either e-mailed
to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or
mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S.
Department of Justice, Washington, DC
20044–7611. In either case, the
comments should refer to United States
v. Donald E. Horne, et al., DOJ Ref. No.
90–11–3–08035/1.
The proposed consent decree may be
examined at the United States
Attorney’s Office, Western District of
Missouri, Charles Evans Whittaker
Courthouse, 400 East Ninth Street,
Room 5510, Kansas City, Missouri
64106, and at the Region VII Office of
the Environmental Protection Agency,
901 North Fifth Street, Kansas City,
Kansas 66101. During the comment
period, the Consent Decree may be
examined on the following Department
of Justice Web site: https://
www.usdoj.gov/enrd/
Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the
Consent Decree may also be obtained by
mail from the Consent Decree Library,
P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of
Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, or
by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia
Fleetwood (tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov),
fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone
confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In
requesting a copy from the Consent
Decree Library, please enclose a check
in the amount of $6.00 (25 cents per
page reproduction cost) payable to the
United States Treasury or, if by e-mail
or fax, forward a check in that amount
to the Consent Decree Library at the
stated address.
Maureen Katz,
Assistant Section Chief, Environmental
Enforcement Section, Environment and
Natural Resources Division.
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Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree
Under the Clean Water Act and the
Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act
Notice is hereby given that on August
7, 2008, a proposed Consent Decree
(‘‘Decree’’) in United States v. Republic
Dumpco, Inc., et al., Civil Action No.
2:08–cv–01024 (D. Nev.) was lodged
with the United States District Court for
the District of Nevada.
The civil action relates to the Sunrise
Mountain Landfill in Las Vegas,
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Nevada. In this action the United States
sought to obtain injunctive relief and
assessment of civil penalties against
Republic Dumpco, Inc. and Republic
Silver State Disposal Inc. (doing
business as Republic Services of
Southern Nevada) (hereinafter
‘‘Republic Services of Southern
Nevada’’), for alleged violations of the
Clean Water Act (‘‘CWA’’), 33 U.S.C.
1251–1387. The complaint also sought
injunctive relief and assessment of civil
penalties against Republic Services of
Southern Nevada and Clark County,
Nevada, under Section 7003 of the
Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (‘‘RCRA’’), 42 U.S.C. 6973. The
complaint also states claims for damages
for trespass against all three defendants,
and breach of contract and violations of
permits against Clark County.
The proposed Decree would require
Republic Services of Southern Nevada
to pay $1 million as a civil penalty, and
to implement a comprehensive closure
of the Landfill estimated to cost $36.3
million, including storm water controls,
upgrades to the cover, methane gas
collection, groundwater monitoring, and
long-term operation and maintenance.
In addition, Clark County agrees to
accept ownership of the landfill from
the United States Bureau of Land
Management. The Consent Decree
resolves the violations alleged in the
complaint. In addition, the United
States grants a covenant not to sue for
the Landfill under Section 7003 of
RCRA, and under sections 106 and 107
of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’),
42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607.
The Department of Justice will receive
for a period of thirty (30) days from the
date of this publication comments
relating to the Decree. Comments should
be addressed to the Assistant Attorney
General, Environment and Natural
Resources Division, and either e-mailed
to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or
mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S.
Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
20044–7611, and should reference
United States v. Republic Dumpco, Civil
Action No. 2:08–cv–01024, and DOJ Ref.
No. 90–7–1–06725/2. Commenters may
request an opportunity for a public
meeting in the affected area, in
accordance with Section 7003(d) of
RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6973(d).
The Decree may be examined at the
Office of the United States Attorney, 333
Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 5000, Las
Vegas, Nevada 89101. During the public
comment period, the Decree may also be
examined on the following Department
of Justice Web site: https://
www.usdoj.gov/enrd/
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other
Water-Related Contract Negotiations
AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of contractual actions that have been
proposed to the Bureau of Reclamation and are new, modified,
discontinued, or completed since the last publication of this notice on
May 9, 2008. This notice is one of a variety of means used to inform
the public about proposed contractual actions for capital recovery and
management of project resources and facilities consistent with section
9(f) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939. Additional announcements
of individual contract actions may be published in the Federal Register
and in newspapers of general circulation in the areas determined by
Reclamation to be affected by the proposed action.
ADDRESSES: The identity of the approving officer and other information
pertaining to a specific contract proposal may be obtained by calling
or writing the appropriate regional office at the address and telephone
number given for each region in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Kelly, Water and
Environmental Resources Office, Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 25007,
Denver, Colorado 80225-0007; telephone 303-445-2888.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent with section 9(f) of the
Reclamation Project Act of 1939 and the rules and regulations published
in 52 FR 11954, April 13, 1987 (43 CFR 426.22), Reclamation will
publish notice of proposed or amendatory contract actions for any
contract for the delivery of project water for authorized uses in
newspapers of general circulation in the affected area at least 60 days
prior to contract execution. Announcements may be in the form of news
releases, legal notices, official letters, memorandums, or other forms
of written material. Meetings, workshops, and/or hearings may also be
used, as appropriate, to provide local publicity. The public
participation procedures do not apply to proposed contracts for the
sale of surplus or interim irrigation water for a term of 1 year or
less. Either of the contracting parties may invite the public to
observe contract proceedings. All public participation procedures will
be coordinated with those involved in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act. Pursuant to the ``Final Revised Public
Participation Procedures'' for water resource-related contract
negotiations, published in 47 FR 7763, February 22, 1982, a tabulation
is provided of all proposed contractual actions in each of the five
Reclamation regions. When contract negotiations are completed, and
prior to execution, each proposed contract form must be approved by the
Secretary of the Interior, or pursuant to delegated or redelegated
authority, the Commissioner of Reclamation or one of the regional
directors. In some instances, congressional review and approval of a
report, water rate, or other terms and conditions of the contract may
be involved.
Public participation in and receipt of comments on contract
proposals will be facilitated by adherence to the following procedures:
1. Only persons authorized to act on behalf of the contracting
entities may negotiate the terms and conditions of a specific contract
proposal.
2. Advance notice of meetings or hearings will be furnished to
those parties that have made a timely written request for such notice
to the appropriate regional or project office of Reclamation.
3. Written correspondence regarding proposed contracts may be made
available to the general public pursuant to the terms and procedures of
the Freedom of Information Act, as amended.
4. Written comments on a proposed contract or contract action must
be submitted to the appropriate regional officials at the locations and
within the time limits set forth in the advance public notices.
5. All written comments received and testimony presented at any
public hearings will be reviewed and summarized by the appropriate
regional office for use by the contract approving authority.
6. Copies of specific proposed contracts may be obtained from the
appropriate regional director or his designated public contact as they
become available for review and comment.
7. In the event modifications are made in the form of a proposed
contract, the appropriate regional director shall
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determine whether republication of the notice and/or extension of the
comment period is necessary.
Factors considered in making such a determination shall include,
but are not limited to (i) the significance of the modification, and
(ii) the degree of public interest which has been expressed over the
course of the negotiations. At a minimum, the regional director shall
furnish revised contracts to all parties who requested the contract in
response to the initial public notice.
Definitions of Abbreviations Used in This Document
BCP--Boulder Canyon Project
Reclamation--Bureau of Reclamation
CAP--Central Arizona Project
CVP--Central Valley Project
CRSP--Colorado River Storage Project
FR--Federal Register
IDD--Irrigation and Drainage District
ID--Irrigation District
M&I--Municipal and Industrial
NMISC--New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission
O&M--Operation and Maintenance
P-SMBP--Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program
PPR--Present Perfected Right
RRA--Reclamation Reform Act of 1982
SOD--Safety of Dams
SRPA--Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956
USACE--U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WD--Water District
Pacific Northwest Region: Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 North Curtis
Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234, telephone 208-378-5344.
Discontinued Contract Action
6. North Unit ID, Deschutes Project, Oregon: Warren Act contract
with cost of service charge to allow for use of project facilities to
convey nonproject water.
Mid-Pacific Region: Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way,
Sacramento, California 95825-1898, telephone 916-978-5250.
New Contract Actions
34. Ivanhoe ID, CVP, California: Proposed partial assignment of
1,200 acre-feet of class 1 and 7,400 acre-feet of class 2 of the
district's CVP water supply to Kaweah Delta Conservation District for
irrigation purposes.
35. Cawelo WD, CVP, California: Long-term Warren Act contract for
conveying up to 10,000 acre-feet of nonproject water (exchanged banked
groundwater) via the Friant-Kern Canal for irrigation and M&I purposes.
Modified Contract Action
21. Delta Lands Reclamation District No. 770, CVP, California:
Long-term Warren Act contract for conveying up to 300,000 acre-feet of
nonproject flood flows via the Friant-Kern Canal for flood control
purposes.
Completed Contract Action
31. Contract for exchange of water among the United States, San
Luis WD, and Meyers Farms Family Trust. The contract will allow for an
exchange with Reclamation of previously banked water for a like amount
of project water made available to San Luis WD on behalf of Meyers
Farms. Contract executed May 2, 2008.
Lower Colorado Region: Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 61470 (Nevada
Highway and Park Street), Boulder City, Nevada 89006-1470, telephone
702-293-8192.
The Lower Colorado Region has no update to report for this quarter.
Upper Colorado Region: Bureau of Reclamation, 125 South State
Street, Room 6107, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138-1102, telephone 801-524-
3864.
New Contract Actions
1. (e) Mesa County (Solid Waste), Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: The
County has requested a 40-year water service contract for 44 acre-feet
of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires them to present
a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.
1. (f) Mike and Marsha Jackson, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: The
Jackson's have requested a 40-year water service contract for 1 acre-
foot of M&I out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires them to present
a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.
1. (g) Dick Morfitt, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: Mr. Morfitt has
requested a 40-year water service contract for 35 acre-feet of M&I
water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires him to present a Plan
of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.
1. (h) Western Gravel, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: Western Gravel
has requested a 40-year water service contract for 3 acre-feet of M&I
water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires them to present a Plan
of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.
33. Elkhead Reservoir Enlargement: This contract will supersede
contract No. 05-WC-40-420. The proposed contract will include the
Recovery Programs pro-rata share of the actual construction cost plus
fish screen costs. Also identified in this proposed contract is the
pro-rata share of the actual construction costs for the other signatory
parties. Upon payment by Recovery Program, this proposed contract will
ensure permanent water supply for the endangered fish.
Completed Contract Actions
1. (b) Maureen A. Call, Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: Ms. Call has
requested a 40-year water service contract for 1 acre-foot of M&I water
out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires Ms. Call to present a Plan
of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court. Contract was executed
February 15, 2008.
1. (c) Vanessa Rueckert (Hidden Mesa Estates), Aspinall Storage
Unit, CRSP: Ms. Rueckert has requested a 40-year water service contract
for 1 acre-foot of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires
Ms. Rueckert to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water
Court. Contract was executed February 15, 2008.
1. (d) Thomas Alan Kay (North Fork Reserve), Aspinall Storage Unit,
CRSP: Mr. Kay has requested a 40-year water service contract for 11
acre-feet of M&I water out of Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires them
to present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court.
Contract was executed February 12, 2008.
1. (e) Mesa County (Solid Waste), Aspinall Storage Unit, CRSP: The
County has requested a 40-year water service contract for 44 acre-feet
of M&I water out of the Blue Mesa Reservoir, which requires them to
present a Plan of Augmentation to the Division 4 Water Court. Contract
was executed February 12, 2008.
24. Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Weber Basin Project,
Utah: Contract providing for the district to repay to the United States
15 percent of the cost of Phase I SOD modifications to the foundation
at Arthur V. Watkins Dam. Contract was executed April 7, 2008.
25. Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Weber Basin Project,
Utah: Contract providing for the district to repay to the United States
15 percent of the cost of Phase II SOD modifications to the foundation
at Arthur V. Watkins Dam. Contract was executed May 2, 2008.
Great Plains Region: Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 36900, Federal
Building, 316 North 26th Street, Billings, Montana 59101, telephone
406-247-7752.
New Contract Actions
40. LU Sheep Company, Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming: Contract
renewal of long-term water service contract.
41. Busch Farms, Inc., Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming: Contract
renewal of long-term water service contract.
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42. Gorst Ranch, Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming: Contract renewal of
long-term water service contract.
Modified Contract Actions
5. Highland-Hanover ID, Hanover-Bluff Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming:
Execute long-term water service contract.
6. Upper Bluff ID, Hanover-Bluff Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming: Execute
long-term water service contract.
37. Big Horn Canal ID, Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming: Big Horn Canal
ID has requested the renewal of their long-term water service contract.
38. Treeline Springs, LLC., Canyon Ferry Unit, Montana: Request for
water service contract for up to 620 acre-feet of water per year for
replacement of water for senior water rights.
39. Hanover ID, Boysen Unit, P-SMBP, Wyoming: Hanover ID has
requested the renewal of their long-term water service contract.
Dated: June 25, 2008.
Roseann Gonzales,
Director, Policy and Program Services, Denver Office.
[FR Doc. E8-18556 Filed 8-11-08; 8:45 am]
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