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1 plied to the water in question prior to its transfer to the 



2 purpose of providing such increment. 



3 "(6) In order to minimize possible adverse impacts 



4 upon Central Valley Project water contractors, the Sec- 



5 retaiy is authorized and directed to construct or to acquire 



6 from non-Federal entities such water conveyance facilities, 



7 conveyance capacity, pumping capacity, and wells as are 



8 necessary to implement the requirements of this sub- 



9 section within one year after enactment of this paragraph. 



10 To carry out this obligation, and without limiting other 



1 1 actions, the Secretary shall, in cooperation with the State 



12 of California and Central Valley Project water contractors, 



13 implement those immediate actions necessary to facilitate 



14 the acquisition of pumping and conveyance capacity from 



15 the State. Additional water that can be delivered as a re- 



16 suit of the acquisition of such additional pumping and con- 



17 veyance capacity shall be allocated in a maimer which 



18 avoids water shortages to Central Valley Project water 



19 contractors and users. 



20 "(7) The Secretary, in consultation with the State of 



21 California, the Central Valley Habitat Joint Venture, and 



22 other interests, shall investigate and report on the follow- 



23 ing supplemental actions by not later than September 30, 



24 1997— 



•HR 1906 IH 



