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Reclamation Updates Schedule for Long-Term Water Service Contract Renewal Negotiations with the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District

Media Contact: Pete Lucero, MP Region Public Affairs Officer, 916 978-5100, plucero@usbr.gov
Lucille Billingsley, 916-989-7121 (TTY 916-989-7285), lbillingsley@usbr.gov

For Release: September 19, 2011

The Bureau of Reclamation is continuing negotiations with the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District on contract terms and conditions for renewal of their existing long-term water service contract within the American River Division of the Central Valley Project. This renewal contract will be updated to reflect existing law and policy governing Reclamation water service contracts. The goal of the negotiations is to arrive at a mutually agreeable long-term contract.

The following sessions are scheduled to continue the negotiations:

• Wednesday, September 28, 2011, from 10 a.m. to noon, Mid-Pacific Regional Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-2901, Sacramento, Calif. 95825. Due to security requirements, individuals are asked to preregister 2 days in advance by contacting Mike LeBarre at 916-978-5557 (TTY 916-978-5608) or mlebarre@usbr.gov. Attendees will be required to show a photo ID in order to obtain a visitor's badge. Cell phones with cameras are not allowed in the Federal Building.
   
• Wednesday, November 16, 2011, from 9 a.m. to noon, Central California Area Office, 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom Calif. 95630 (previously scheduled for October 26, 2011, at the Sacramento office). Due to security requirements, individuals are asked to preregister 2 days in advance by contacting Lucille Billingsley at 916-989-7121 (TTY 916-989-7285) or lbillingsley@usbr.gov. Attendees will be required to show a photo ID in order to obtain a visitor's badge.

The public is welcome to attend the negotiations and will have the opportunity to provide comments to Reclamation regarding this contracting action; participation instructions will be available at each session. The proposed contract and other pertinent documents will also be available at each session.

For additional information regarding the negotiation sessions or to obtain copies of the proposed contract, please contact Ms. Billingsley at 916-989-7121 or lbillingsley@usbr.gov.

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