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Reclamation Seeks Public Comment of the C Flume Repayment Contract

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

For Release: March 31, 2016

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The Bureau of Reclamation announces the availability of the draft C Flume extraordinary maintenance loan repayment contract between the Klamath Irrigation District and Reclamation for public review and comment.

The draft contract establishes the terms for KID's repayment of a Reclamation loan for the replacement of the 94-year-old flume. The draft contract was developed based on public negotiation sessions between Reclamation and KID on February 24 and March 24, 2016. KID members previously voted on March 8, to authorize entering into a contract with Reclamation for a loan of up to $10 million.

The contract is available on Reclamation’s website at: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/warren_act/3-29-2016-draft-no13-wc-20-4507.pdf

Written comments may be mailed or hand delivered to C Flume Contract Comments, Bureau of Reclamation, 6600 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. You may also contact Laura Williams by phone at 541-880-2581 or email ljwilliams@usbr.gov. The comment period is 60 days. All comments must be received by close of business May 31, 2016.

For additional information or if you have difficulty accessing the contract online, please contact the Public Affair Office at 916-978-5100 (TTY 800-877-8339) or email mppublicaffairs@usbr.gov.

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