Duties and powers of Division of Water Resources.

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  • (1) shall provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the West Desert Pumping Project;
  • (2) may enter into agreements as necessary to provide for all or any portion of the West Desert Pumping Project, including any indemnification agreements required by the federal government;
  • (3) may acquire land or any other property right by any lawful means, including eminent domain;
  • (4) is exempt from Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code; and
  • (5) may proceed without obtaining water right approval from the state engineer.




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