problems encx^untered in the implementation of the CVPIA will be able to be effectively 

 addressed through administrative means rather than through legislation. We hope that this is 

 in fact the case. 



Certainly, these reforms will help to send the message to those responsible for implementing 

 the CVPIA that Congress has been watching the implementation of the CVPIA and is willing 

 to re-address those issues where it feels that the law is being unfairly implemented or 

 misunderstood. It is important for the Congress to follow through in effecting these proposed 

 minimal changes and to thus further ensure that reasonable implementation of the balance of 

 the CVPIA wiU follow. 



Thank you very much for the opportunity to address you here today. I would be happy to 

 answer any questions you may have about my testimony or the impacts of the CVPIA upon 

 the Friant Division of the Central Valley Project. 



