WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking comments on two draft policy updates on contracting and charges for non-project use of excess water capacity in Reclamation facilities.
When Reclamation has space available in its reservoirs or delivery systems, it can make that extra space (“excess capacity") available for non-Reclamation project water storage and transport.
The draft policy, Contracting for Non-Project Use of Excess Capacity in Reclamation Project Facilities" (PEC 05-10), establishes the requirements for contracting for the use of excess capacity in Reclamation facilities, including identifying appropriate contracting authorities and addressing major rehabilitation and replacement needs of Reclamation facilities.
The draft policy, Charges for Non-Project Use of Excess Capacity in Bureau of Reclamation Project Facilities (PEC 05-11), promotes consistency and transparency of contract rates and helps ensure federal taxpayers are receiving a fair return for the value of the service provided.
These draft policies are new releases and supersede the provisions of the current Reclamation Manual Directives and Standards, Use of Excess Capacity in Reclamation Projects for the Impoundment, Storage, and Carriage of Non-Project Water, WTR 04-01.
The Reclamation Manual establishes requirements, assigns program responsibilities and establishes and documents business methods.
Please direct all comments or questions to Yolanda Smith at ysmith@usbr.gov, by Sept. 30, 2015.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
