The draft forms of contracts are available for a 60-day public review and comment period and are available on-line at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpia/3404c/lt_contracts/2008_int_cts/index.html.

The 17 CVP contractors affected by renewal contracts include: County of Tulare, County of Fresno, Hills Valley Water District, Kern Tulare Water District, Rag Gulch Water District, Pixley Irrigation District, Tri-Valley Water District, Lower Tule River Irrigation District, City of Tracy (2 contracts), Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Westlands Water District Distribution District 1, Westlands Water District Distribution District 1 (3 contracts), and Westlands Water District Distribution District 2 (1 contract).

Written comments must be received by close of business Thursday, February 14, 2008, and should be sent to Ms. Leslie Barbre, Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Comments may be faxed to 916-978-5292 or e-mailed to lbarbre@mp.usbr.gov. For additional information, or to request a copy of the draft forms of contract, please contact Ms. Barbre at 916-978-5254.

If you encounter problems accessing documents online, please contact Ms. Lynnette Wirth at 916-978-5102, or e-mail lwirth@mp.usbr.gov.