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Reclamation Announces Negotiations for Reno-area Water Storage Contracts

Media Contact: Shane Hunt, 916-978-5100, shunt@usbr.gov

For Release: March 30, 2016

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation will conduct negotiations for a storage contract with the cities of Reno and Sparks and with Washoe County, Nevada. Under Title II of Public Law 101-618, Section 205(b)(1), Reclamation is authorized to enter into contracts for the use of space in Truckee River reservoirs. Contracts must be consistent with the terms and conditions defined in the Truckee River Operating Agreement.

The negotiations will be held:

Reno, Nevada
Thursday, April 14, 1:30 p.m.
Reno City Hall
3rd Floor Conference Room
1 East 1st St.

If negotiations are not completed, the need for additional negotiations will be determined during this session. The public is welcome to observe the negotiations and may make comments once they are completed. For further information, please contact Rena Ballew, Lahontan Basin Area Office, Carson City, at 775-884-8342 (TTY 800-877-8339) or rballew@usbr.gov.

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