73-10f-2. Bear River feasibility studies.
(1) The division is directed to undertake a study of the feasibility of developing the Bear River. This study shall include the following components: an assessment of present water supplies, uses, and rights and future water needs in counties within the Bear River Basin and along the Wasatch Front; an evaluation of alternative dam and reservoir sites; a review of preliminary design work; an update of the cost estimates; an assessment of environmental impacts; water quality analyses; and financial and economic analyses.
(2) The division shall: report to the task force on the progress of the studies upon the request of the chairmen; and report its interim conclusions and recommendations to the task force by October 31, 1990, and its final conclusions and recommendations by October 31, 1991.