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Show (5) Subject to the provisions of subdivision (b) (4) of Article 4 hereof, the design, construction, and maintenance and operation of the protective works within the United States contemplated by the provisions of Article 12 (a) of the treaty as a result of the construction of the Mexican diversion structure in the Colorado River. 6. Where the use of any works under the jurisdiction or control of the Bureau is required for the discharge of any treaty functions, such work or works shall be operated and maintained, in cooperation with the United States Section, in such manner that all treaty functions may be coordinated and fulfilled. Where provision is made in this memorandum of understanding for consultation regarding the planning, design, construction or operation of works, or the discharge of other treaty functions, or functions under domestic law, it is understood that the Bureau and the United States Section will mutually cooperate in furnishing such advice and assistance, consistent with their normal operations and to the extent permissible by law, in furnishing such services as may be requested by one of the other. 7. In order to insure compliance with the provisions of the treaty and domestic law, to the fullest extent practicable, wherever action is proposed to be taken by one of the cooperating agencies in the exercise of its jurisdiction or function pertaining to subject matter the responsibility or function of the other which may be affected thereby, an opportunity for consultation will be afforded by the acting agency a reasonable time in advance of the taking of such action. 8. The status of the jurisdiction and functions of the United States Section and the Bureau, respectively, shall continue, as to the Rio Grande above Fort Quitman and works thereon, as such status may exist independently of and unaffected by this memorandum. 9. This memorandum of understanding shall not become effective until it has been approved by the President of the United States and until the treaty as supplemented by the protocol becomes effective by an exchange of ratifications. IN WITNESS WHEREOF; the Scretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior have hereunto subscribed their official signature the day and year first above written. (Signed) Joseph C. Grew, Acting Secretary of State (Signed) Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of the Interior Approved: June 18, 1945 (Signed) Harry S. Truman, President of the United States. 121 |