please tell us how the dcp fits inthis the framework of compliance. >> search of the. with the upper and lower basin designed specifically with environmentalhe compliance first starting in the upper basin the drought response operations where the cree - - key agreements with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the upper basin to add storage to lake powell the other states achieve pow this fm the very outset that would send additional water within the rigorous balance of biological opinions. subversively after the efforts were completed to ensure the additional water is replaced leaving the upper reservoir whole the dcp use the flexibility to send water to lake powell that that allow the upper reservoir to recover while comply within the existing record of division should the next panel will talk about that with the job contingency provision the lower basin dcp lowers the volume to identify lake mead elevations at the same elevations those historic agreements reached in 2017 with mexico it will take place at these identical elevations the primary method adds extra

that is what dcp presents. the upper basin cannot fail to satisfy 22 compact non- depletion obligation below the powell lake. additionally we've never had to implement a difficult curtailment provisions of the 1948 upper colorado river basin compact but we know it would be difficult. the risk of under or over regulating is significant. the first tool is the drought response operations about which you've heard. this agreement establishes a process where we can move stored water above lake powell down to it to protect critical publications. if it reaches critical critical elevations, the ability to release water is jeopardized. if we cannot get water out of that reservoir, we violate 22 contact. if we cannot generate hydropower, many other needs and programs will be infected. even without the agreement, the bureau will move uncommitted storage from its upstream unit reservoir to prevent that from happening. he agreement provides a process for outreach to the stakeholders and requires recovery. finally, as you've

distinguished background in western water issue, and we're dealing with a lot of them to include the dcp and other things. but with i really appreciate this administration's strong commitment to western water, the california center valley water memo and its common sense regulations. can you discuss plans for the upcoming year and how you'll keep focused on western water issues? >> well, you know, i'll be very candid with you, i think we have the best commissioner for the bureau of reclamation in history. >> i agree. >> and so i, i don't have to worry when i go to bed at night at interior, i don't worry a lot about water, because brenda has it under control, i have her back. i think she's doing -- brenda berman is the commissioner -- i think she's doing a tremendous job. our assistant secretary, tim petty, for water and science, is doing a tremendous job. i think we have a great team. we've just added kyle weaver. we're firing on all cylinders this. and, you know, my job right now with brenda is just to stay out of her way. >> and arizona, i will note, thank you, madam chairwoman, appreci

however, while the mission of o and dcp is crucial and property, it is important to know that last year, we reauthorized -- we reauthorized and ondcp was equipped to make sure it has an effective coordinating body. i think we can both agree that we want the office to succeed. so the oversight and focus here is certainly proper. i hope we do not prematurely judge these efforts and remain optimistic about the progress that we all expect to see. with that being said, i look forward from -- look forward to hearing from director carol on how they can coordinate a response to the epidemic. this is a public health crisis and our time. i also look forward to hearing from g ascap o. thank you for being here. >> i would like to briefly recognize are represented from the great state of texas. with mr. cloud. >> thank you mr. chairman. i have the honor of introducing michael mcdaniel, the director of the high intensity drug trafficking area program. i want to complement him on his long and established career in law enforcement. for the last eight years, he has been the lead at the program that over