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Show XIII-4 UPDATING THE HOOVER DAM DOCUMENTS 5. That throughout the life of this Minute, Mexico schedule water at the minimum rate of deliveries of 900 cubic feet (25.5 cubic meters) per second, for the maximum practical number of days during each winter period, and for not less than 90 days. 6. That the pumping of Wellton-Mohawk District's drainage waters which are to be delivered to Mexico above Morelos Dam be coordinated, insofar as practicable, with Mexico's scheduled deliveries of water at the northerly boundary in order to minimize the salinity of these deliveries; with the understanding that during the period October 1 to February 10 the United States pump at the maximum rate but not to exceed 353 cubic feet per second and, insofar as practicable, from the more saline wells in the District, and also during other periods when the total quantity of the Wellton-Mohawk District's drainage waters is discharged below Morelos Dam. 7. That the United States endeavor to conclude arrangements to permit discontinuance of discharge of waters from the canal wasteways of the Yuma County Water Users' Association to the bed of the Colorado River below Morelos Dam, and if necessary for this purpose, construct and operate, at the expense of the United States, works needed so that such waters be delivered near San Luis, Arizona, and San Luis, Sonora; that Mexico pay for the increased cost of pumping which may be required to discharge these waters to Mexico at the delivery point near San Luis, Arizona, and San Luis, Sonora. 8. That this Minute be in effect during a period of five years, beginning on the date on which the extension to the Wellton-Mohawk District's drainage conveyance channel is placed in operation; and that during this period the Commission review conditions which gave rise to the problem and in due time recommend whether, in keeping with the purpose expressed by both Governments of achieving a permanent and effective solution, a new Minute should be adopted to become effective upon termination of this period. 9. That construction by the United States of works contemplated in this Minute be completed and the works be placed in operation by October 1, 1965, subject to the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress to implement this Minute. 10. That this Minute be specifically approved by both Governments. 11. That the provisions of this Minute not constitute any precedent, recognition, or acceptance affecting the rights of either country, with respect to the Water Treaty of February 3, 1944, and the general principles of law. The meeting then adjourned. /s/ J. F. Friedkin Commissioner of the United States /s/ Louis F. Blanchard Secretary of the United States Section /s/ D. Herrera J. Commissioner of Mexico /s/ Fernando Rivas S. Secretary of the Mexican Section |