AZ vs. CA:04 California Exhibits, Vol. IV; Nos. 151-192

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0 shall report in detail to the District Engineer bi-monthly, while this authorization continues in force, what measures have been taken or are proposed for that purpose, and the progress made thereon. 12. That this instrument shall not be construed to abrogate, amend or affect in any manner whatsoever, the contract made with the Secretary of the Interior, in behalf of the United States, by the said Imperial Irrigation District, under date of October 23, 1918. 13. That if any damage to lands under the jurisdiction of the Office of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, is caused by the work hereby authorized, this instrument shall not be construed to affect the liability of the permittee for the satisfaction of such damage. 14. That this instrument shall be effective only when there is in full force and effect an agreement between the said permittee and the Yuma County Water Users' Association regarding the construction and maintenance of the said dam or weir, and also a bond in the penal sum of $500,000, satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, to reimburse the United States (on behalf of the Indians and the Bureau of Reclamation), and the said association for any damage caused by the erection or maintenance of the said dam or weir to lands, work or property of the United States or of members of the said association. Witness my hand this 20th day of July, 1926. /s/ Herbert Deakyne, Brig. Gen., C. of E., Acting Chief of Engineers. Witness my hand this 21st day of July, 1926. /s/ Hanford MacNider, Acting Secretary of War.