PUBLIC NOTICE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON

| January 28, 2011 5:00 AM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, proposes during calendar year 2011 and 2012, with respect to contracts for the use of surface water for Municipal and Industrial (M&I) purposes within the Columbia Basin Project, Washington to execute or approve successor-in-interest documents, replacement contracts, amendments for minor changes in the water described therein. The contract actions may involve reassignments, changes in the place or type of use of the M&I surface water. Any changes would be in accordance with the State of Washington water right statutes and Federal Reclamation Law.

Written data, views, arguments and inquiries concerning the proposed contract (s) may be submitted to the Ephrata Field Office Manager, Ephrata Field Office, Attention: Code 2217, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia Basin Project, P.O. Box 815, Ephrata, Washington 98823, for a period of 60 days from the date of this notice. Telephone inquiries should be directed to Ms. Amy Rodman, 509-754-0238. All written correspondence concerning the proposed contract will be made available for review or inspection upon receipt of a written request. The contracts(s) will be subject to Article 9 (c)(2) of the Reclamation Project Act of August 4, 1939 (Public Law 260; 53 Stat. 1187).

This public notice fulfills Section 226 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-293; 96 Stat. 1261).

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Pub.: January 14, 21, 2011