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Show APPENDIX VI VI-21 16 COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT Former principle 11 has now been designated principle 10. The point made that the upper basin should be represented on a Ljroup which will consider the theoretical annual operation of Lake Mead meets with our approval. As the present integration committee is a contractually established body, the upper busin representatives cannot become an official part thereof. We see no reason, however, 'why an informal group consisting of the present integration committee plus upper basin representatives cannot be formed for the purpose of considering the question of what the theoretical annual operation of Lake Mead would be. We will be glad to assist in forming such a group if it is desired. Jn connection with the method of financing the Hoover deficiency as covered in principle 5 as well as all other points contained in the general principles and criteria, we have proceeded within the confines of existing authorities and without regard to the possibilities which are open when we contemplate new legislation. We have already pointed out two proposals for such financing, each of which would require legislation for its implementation. Many others would be available under possible legislation. For example, legislation might provide that in the apportioning of the Upper Colorado River Basin fund in accordance with section 5(e) of the Colorado River Storage Project Act such fund shall be deemed to include any amounts which might have been expended on account of Hoover deficiencies. It is not intended by the provisions included in principle 5 to preclude consideration of the merit of any legislative proposals for dealing witli this issue or any other issue raised by the criteria. I recommend that- 1. You adopt the attached general principles and criteria subject to whatever reconsideration, if an}*, may appear desirable after having afforded the Hoover power allottees an opportunity to present their views on the additional regulation No. 1, in accordance with article 27 of the general regulations for generation and sale of power in accordance with the Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act; and 2. You authorize me in your behalf to transmit the additional regulation No. 1 to the Hoover power allottees with request that their views, if any, be transmitted to me within 30 days; and 3. You authorize me in your behalf to transmit the attached general principles and criteria and the additional regulation No. 1 to the Governors of the basin States, to the Upper Colorado River Commission, to the Senators and Representatives of the basin States, to the Hoover power allottees and to other interested parties. Floyd E. Dominy. General Principles To Govern, and Operating Criteria for, Glen Canyon Reservoir (Lake Powell) and Lake Mead During the Lake Powell Filling Period 1. The following principles and criteria are based on the exercise, consistent with the law of the river, of reasonable discretion by the Secretary of the Interior in the operation of the Federal projects involved. The case generally styled "Arizona v. California el ai., No. 9 Original" is in litigation before the Supreme Court of the United |