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BSt I * S DOCFXT 127 L7IAWC0. Lab Vegas, Nevada Hbvember 30th, 1951. Nr. S.S. SiBMttt “* > ( ee - Mr. Wm. Eeiniiardt v>> Mr. W.H. Johnson. ) Replying to your letter of November 9th, 1951 > please be advised that It Is the customary practice to show the estimated coet to be incurred in drilling veils In the application for a permit to appropriate eater, it is also customary to shew In the affidavit of completion of work, that at least a certain number of dollars has been expended therefor. This is because the fora prepared by the state engineer contains such a provision, although It Is not a statutory requirement. It is my understanding that it Is not customary to show the amount expended for such works In the affidavit of proof of beneficial use. The form provided by the state engineer contains no such provision nor does the statute require it • Section 79*A SCL sets out the information which mist be contained in an application for a permit to appropriate water. One of the requirements is the estimated cost of the proposed works. Section 79**5 MCL provides tihiat the information shall be included in a blank form to be prescribed by the state engineer and supplied to the applicant without charge. Section 799S requires the applicant to furnish fcrocf by verified affidavit of completion of the work set forth in the application. The Statute requires a detailed description of said works as actually constructed, but does not require that the affidavit contain a statement of either the estimated or actual cost of the works actually constructed. However, the printed form of such affidavits furnished by the state engineer contains a provision that "at least" a certain amount of money has been expended. Section 795b requires the holder of a permit to appropriate water to file a statement, within the time prescribed by the state engineer, showing the application of the water to beneficial use. statement does not require either the estimated or actual cost of tfie constructed works. This statement must be furnished under oath.