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Show PART I INTRODUCTION The initial studies conform to projections formulated by the Office of Business Economics, Department of Commerce, and the Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture. The combined projection has been designated as "OBERS." There has, however, been applied a "Regional Interpretation" for agriculture, power, mining, and forestry projections. This appendix limits itself essentially to the "Regionally Interpreted OBERS" projections with check points at years 1980, 2000, and 2020. In addition this appendix considers further projections based on alternate plans designated as follows: 1- States1 Alternative at 6.5 m.a.f. Level of Development 2- States' Alternative at 8.16 m.a.f. Level of Development 3- States' Alternative -- Development of Water Supply Available at Site Relation To The Other Parts of The "Main Report" This appendix is one of sixteen supporting the "Main Report." All present and projected water uses are summarized on state, sub- region, and regional bases and analyzed as to their combined effect on flows and commitments at Lee Ferry, the point of outflow of the region as designated by the Colorado River Compact. The details of various categories of present and prospective water uses are found in companion appendices. |