AZ vs. CA:11 California Exhibits, Vol. XI; Nos. 1001-1011; 1101-1109; 1201-1251; 1301-13431301-1343

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(2) A lower basin compact, otherwise satisfactory in terms, and binding on all lower basin states, Arizona Offers to divide the consumptive use in perpetuity of the waters of the lower basin as follows, adopting for the purpose hereof certain definitions, viz: Definitions: (1) Apportioned water shall mean: 8,500,000 acre feet apportioned to the lower basin by paragraphs "a" and "b" of Article III, Colorado River Compact and shall only include water physically present in the main stream. (2) Surplus water shall mean: unappropriated water physically present and available for division in the main stream. (3) Tributaries shall mean: all streams, including the Gila, entering the main stream below Lee's Ferry. Water Division: (1) All tributaries, excepting waters thereof reaching main stream, shall belong to the states where situated, subject to division of interstate tributaries by compact or compacts between states respectively interested therein. (2) Apportioned water shall be divided, without preference or priority: To Arizona..........................3,500,000 acre feet To California......................4,700,000 acre feet To Nevada.......................... 300,000 acre feet (3) Surplus water shall be divided equally between Arizona and California, without preference or priority.