AZ vs. CA:25 California Exhibits, Vol. XXV; Nos. 7501-7859

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20 8,000,000 acre-feet of unappropriated water now flowing in the Colorado River, all of which is now subject to appropriation in Arizona. Said act does not require the Secretary of the Interior to comply with the laws of the State of Arizona in carrying out the provisions of said act, but contemplates that he shall disregard said laws and proceed in violation thereof. XVI Said act further provides in section 1 thereof that the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to construct, operate and maintain a canal and appurtenant structures connecting Laguna Dam with the Imperial and Coa-chella Valleys in California, and that no charge shall be made for water or for the use, storage or delivery of water for irrigation or potable purposes in said Imperial or Coachella Valleys. Said canal and appurtenant structures will cost approximately $40,000,000, and will be used for the purpose of diverting and conveying to said valleys in California, for use therein, the water to be stored in said reservoir, including the 8,000,000 acre-feet of unappropriated water now flowing in the Colorado River, all of which is now subject to appropriation in Arizona. Said canal and appurtenant structures will greatly aid and facilitate the diversion to and use of said water in California. Said act does not provide any similar facilities, or any facilities whatever, for the benefit of water users in Arizona, nor does said act exempt Arizona water users from the payment of charges for water or for the use, storage or delivery of water for irrigation or potable purposes. XVII Said act provides in section 2 (b) thereof that the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to advance, from