PUBLIC NOTICE

| February 22, 2013 12:00 PM

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, proposes during

calendar year 2013 and 2014, 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 Assistant Area 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.: February 15 & 22, 2013