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Show 6780A T"ithin a reasonabla tine, to bs determined by the Secretary, fron the date water is available for and can be delivered to any public lands within the boundaries of the District, such lands shall be opened to entry. Rules and Regulations Article 24. There is reserved to the Secretary the right to prescribe and enforce rules and regulations not inconsistent with this contract, governing the diversion and delivery of water hereunder to the District and to other contractors. Such rules and regulations may be modified, revised and/or extended from time to time after notice to the District andopportunity for it to be heard, as may be deemed proper, necessary or desirable by the Secretary to carry out the true intent and meaning of the law and of this contract, or amendments thereof, or to protect the Interests of the United States, The District hereby agrees that in the operation and maintenance of the Imperial Dam and All-American Canal, all such rules and regulations will be fully adhered to. Inspection by. the United States Article 25. The Secretary may cause to be made from time to time a reasonable Inspection of the works constructed by the United States under the terms hereof to the end that he may ascertain whether the terms of this contract are being satisfactorily executed by the District. The actual expense of such inspection In any calendar year, as found by the Secretary, shall be paid by the District to the United States on March first of each year immediately following the year in which such inspection is made, and upon statement to be furnished by the Secretary. The Secretary or his representative shall at all times have the right of ingress to and egress from all works of the District for the purpose of inspection, repairs and maintenance of works of the United States, and for all other purposes. Access $2. Books and Records Article 26. The officials or designated representatives of the District shall have full and free access to the booka and records of the United States, so far as they relate to the matters covered by this contract, with the right at any time during office hours to make copies of and from the samej and the Secretary shall have the same right in respect of the books and records of the District. Dispute8 or Di8n/rreement8 Article 27. Disputes or disagreements a3 to the interpretation or performance of the provisions of this contract, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be -18- |
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Original book: [State of Arizona, complainant v. State of California, Palo Verde Irrigation District, Coachella Valley County Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, City of Los Angeles, California, City of San Diego, California, and County of San Diego, California, defendants, United States of America, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of Utah, interveners] : California exhibits. |