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Show The Times-lndependen- Four constitutional changes face Utah voters November 2 Four propositions the tion, the private research organization. The report notes that this analysis is a traditional service of the Foundation and is designed to provide voters with the basic information to assist them in making informed decisions for Utah- - State Constitution, which will appear on the ballot at the general election in November, are outlined and discussed in a research brief prepared by Utah Founda White River dam project delayed The. State of Utan announced late last week that it has revised the construction schedule for the White River Dam and Hydroelectric Project to deliver water and power to northeastern Utah. The change in the con-- t. struction schedule is as result of an altered timetable for water demand by pros, pective users. A number of synthetic fuel companies planning developments an needing water in the area have modified their own . project construction schedules to that heavy , water demand projections . are as much as two years later than origianlly antici-- , pated. Those revisions in various company schedules have relieved the urgency in beginning the dam construc-tio- n and now give the state more time to obtain permits, and resolve land acquisition At the same time, . questions. the state will pursue vigorously the federal permitting and licensing for this vital said Temple A. project, .Reynolds, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources and Energy. The White River Dam remains a key element' in the states water resource plans, and we expect resolution of these obstacles so that actual construction can proceed, Reynolds said. A construction start can reasonably be expected within two years. In the meantime, the state intends to work with project developers to ensure shortterm water needs are met, Reynolds added. State water officials had tentatively planned to make water available by late 1984 or early 1985. Major water deliveries to projects now are not needed until 1988, Reynolds said. Negotiations are continuing for 144 acres of Ute Indian land that will be located in the proposed projects reservoir basin. In , addition, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing the hydropower application. The timetable for issuance of the license to construct a power plant is about 12 months. Field investigations into a damsite started in the 1970s. Earlier this year, after a two-yestudy, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined the project will not jeopardize endangered species, provided conservation measures are carried out for the Colorado Squaw-fisar h. The Final Environmental Impact Statement was filed this past June, and the final design report is currently being reviewed by the State Engineer. Also, the Bureau of Land Management recentto grant a ly decided right-of-won federal land to build the project. Public hearings on the project have been completed under the Clean Water Act, in response to the application by the Division- - of Water Resources for a permit for dredge and fill activities. Commonly, called a 404 Permit, this permit will be issued by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. This past week the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will not oppose the Corps approval of the 404 Permit. The Board of Water Resources authorized the project and listed it as a major project to receive 1978 state water bond funds. The earthfill dam will develop a reservoir 11 miles long with a capacity of approximately 110,000 acre feet of water. will The project yield approximately 75,000 acre-feof water annually for consumptive use and generate 40 million kilowatt hours annually of electricity in the ' hydro-electrplant. Current estimates of the construction cost for the dam and the power plant total $33 million. ay et ic ACT test program awaiting seniors assessment is $9.50. Registration deadlines are Nov. 12 for a test on Dec. 11 and March 18, 1983 for a test April 16. It takes about three hours to complete the four ACT examinations in English, math, social studies and natural sciences. A sample test is copy of a available at the high school. Students who would like to have copies of additional tests can obtain them at cost from ACT. The high school reported Grand Coqnty High School announced this week that with the beginning of the new school year, more than one million high school juniors and seniors across the nation are preparing to in the ACT participate Assessment program. The ACT Assessment consists of four academic testa which measure educational development and q detailed questionaire that collects information relevant to educational and career planning. The assessment is required by all Utah colleges and universities. Students can obtain registration packets which contain all information necessary to register and (prepare for the assessment from the Grand County High School office. The basic fee for the full-leng- th that the 51 students Business of the Week Health fooos .MARKCDISTfCOl NEOiLIFE ALL NATURAL Distributor VUAMKSMSSULS COSMEDCSCLEAHERS HEALTH FOODS JOGQNG TRAMP0UNES 259-524- 1 2 SOUTH MAIM FIND THIS who participated in the ACT program locally during the past school year achieved high scores on the assessment. The average composite score for GCHS students was 20.9 compared to state and national averages of 18.4. - MOM. UTAH BUSINESS ON YOUR WHITE & GREEN PHONE BOOK COVER. on these important issues. The Foundation emphasizes that it does not take a stand for or against any of the proposals, although it does list the major arguments advanced by the proponents and the opponents. According to the report, MOTORCYCLE GROUP An individual identifying himself as a spokesman for the Dead Men motorcycle group said Friday, Sept. 24 that none of the persons allegedly involved in disturbances in Moab last August 14 were members of the group. At the time of the incidents, a police department spokesman stated that those involved were apparently members of the group. The spokesman, who declined to identify himself, stated that no members of the Dead Men live in Moab. proposition 1 - the Tax Article Revision Amendment - is the most complicated and controversial issue that will be presented to the voters in November. If approved, this proposition will make some major changes in the revenue and taxation article of the State Constitution. Because and of the importance this controversy surrounding it was dealt amendment, with in a separate research issued by Utah report Foundation last July. Proposition 2 deeds with the matter of determining legislative compensation and the Presently, expenses. Utah Constitution sets legislative pay at $25 a day plus an expense allowance of $15 a day while in session. The proposed amendment would to allow the Legislature establish a citizen salary commission, which would be appointed by the Governor, to make recommendations regarding legislative pay. The Legislature then could accept, reject, or lower the recommendation of this commission, but could not increase the recommendation. Advocates of Proposition 2 point out that Utah has one of the lowest rates of legislative compensation in the nation, and that it is becoming increasingly difficult to get citizens of modest means to serve in the Legislature. They claim that the change is needed to preserve Utahs part-tim- e citizen Legislature and prevent the creation of a legislative body made up solely of special interests. Opponents, on the other hand, contend that election to the Legislature should be regarded as an important public service that should be as close to voluntary as possible. They claim that excessive legislative pay could lead to a profesnonrepresentative, sional Legislature. Proposition 3 provides that a legislator would cease to be a member of the Legislature if he or she moved from the district from which elected. Advocates of the change claim that legislators need to reside among the people they represent or it would create unequal representation. Opponents, however, point out that if this amendment is approved, it would replace an elected representative with an appointed one and that would be contrary to the principles of representative government. In addition, they observe that no one has pointed to a single instance full-tim- e, A3 Thursday, Sept. 30, 1982 t, charter where the present policy has been abused, and even if a legislator moves from his district, he will only continue to serve until the conclusion of his current term. 4 Finally, proposition would repeal a section of the which Utah Constitution currently prohibits corporate and officers, employees, agents from holding public office in any municipality granting such corporation a to operate in NATIONAL FIRM NEEDS LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR MINI WAREHOUSE No Selling Con be operated from the home. Investment backed by fast moving, high profit inventory. (801) Call Mr. Sanders 9 or 263-108- that municipality. Advocates of the change point out that this provision is archaic, restricts political freedom, violates the principle of representative government, and currently is not being enforced in Utah. No major opposition to this amendment has been expressed, although there may be some feeling that a conflict of interest could exist if corporate officers and employees also serve as part-tim- e municipal officials. 484-022- 9 1 |