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INFDRMATiasi PROVIDED BY MR. HARDY: 



Yes, irrigation loads have increased regionwide by 44% since 1983 The load specifically 

 placed on Bonneville by public utilities for irrigation purposes have increased by 38% over 

 the past ten years We do not collect irrigation load data specific river source such as the 

 Columbia, Snake, or Yakima rivers However, we are attaching data on irrigation loads 

 broken down by Bonneville's utility customers and the Investor Owned Utilities 

 throughout the region This data may assist you in determining the increase/decrease in 

 irrigation loads for various areas of the region. 



