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Mr, W. R. Rouse 2. December 21, 1951 than its tariff charges. Section 6115 of the Nevada Com piled Laws does provide as follows* "Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent concentration, commodity, transit and other special contract rates, but all such rates shall be open to all shippers of a like kind of traffic under similar circumstances and conditions, and shall be subject to the provisions of this act as to the printing and filing of the samej provided, all such rates shall be under the supervision and regulation of the com-mission.” This appears to relate primarily to transportation, but if it does relate to water utilities, I do not believe that the Public Service Commission would approve a special contract rate with the Railroad Company at cost. 1 think the practical difficulties involved would be increased at the time the water distribution company was sold to the Las Vegas Water Utility District or public body which might distribute water to the citizens of Las Yegas. I believe that all concerned hope that the distribution company will eventually be taken over by a public body and for that re|son I believe it is desirable for the Railroad to develop its own separate supply if it is possible to do so* As I have already stated^ my views are purely tentative and I will give further consideration to the suggestions and am asking Mr. Cory to do so in the light of the Ne vada law* The Railroad does own a water well in the shop grounds at Las Vegas which is separate and from the wells located in the water field. It is my ^ e r - standing that none of the water from this well is delivered to the Las Vegas Land and Water Company* I 1- so understand that the present production from thxs w e n is limited, but it may be that this well could be reconstituted so that it would be able to produce all of Railroad requirements. Since this well is those located in the water field, it will undoubtedly not be conveyed to the distribution company or to any public body distributing water in Las Vegas. It was drilled In 1921, but no appropriation was ever made on