Minute No. 218 - Practical Solution of the Colorado River Salinity Problem

Document: Exhibit B, Minute No. 218, "Practical Solution of the Colorado River Salinity Problem," 1/12/65 (thermofax), page 5DRAFF 1/12/65 - 5 - 8. That this Minute be in effect during a period of five years, beginning on the date on which the extension to the Wellton-Mohawk District drainage conveyance channel is placed in operation; and that during this period the Commission review conditions relating to the problem and in due time determine whether a new Minute should be adopted to become effective upon termination of this period, to avoid recurrence of the problem. 9. That construction by the United States of works contemplated in this Minute be completed and the works be placed in operation by October 1, 1965, subject to the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress for construction, operation and maintenance. 10. That the aforementioned Recommendations not constitute any precedent, recognition, or acceptance affecting the rights of either country, with respect to the Water Treaty of February 3, 1944, and the general principles of law. The Commissioners consider that in formulating these Recommendations, they have endeavored to discharge the assignment received by the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, to the effect that without prejudiceEpson Perfection 4870 Photo, 400 dpi, 8 bit, 2,423,688 byte