Rivers and Harbors Omnibus Bill (Title I - H.R. 9859).: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Rivers and Harbors of the Committee on Public Works, House of Representatives, Eighty-Third Congress, First and Second Sessions on H.R. 9859, a Bill Authorizing the Construction, ... May 22, June 9, July 17, 29, 1953, Feb. 2-5, 9-12, 24-26, Mar. 2-5, 9, 17, 19, 23, May 3, 24, June 3, 4, 16-17, 28, 1954, Volume 1 |
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... a master mariner of many years ' standing , I believe that the welfare of the port , the steamship operators , and the commerce and navigation of the United States , would be greatly enhanced RIVERS AND HARBORS OMNIBUS BILL 29.
... a master mariner of many years ' standing , I believe that the welfare of the port , the steamship operators , and the commerce and navigation of the United States , would be greatly enhanced RIVERS AND HARBORS OMNIBUS BILL 29.
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... believe that in the review of bills of a similar nature before your committee you will not find a bill similar to this bill in view of the circumstances that surround it , be- cause in this instance we have a problem in the east basin ...
... believe that in the review of bills of a similar nature before your committee you will not find a bill similar to this bill in view of the circumstances that surround it , be- cause in this instance we have a problem in the east basin ...
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... believe with that understanding , it will not give them a priority , and I believe in good conscience they should not expect to pick it up next year . There are other projects which are very much in need of money . As I understand the ...
... believe with that understanding , it will not give them a priority , and I believe in good conscience they should not expect to pick it up next year . There are other projects which are very much in need of money . As I understand the ...
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... believe , and an accre- tion on the west side . Because of the nature of the land on the east side of the jetty and the fact that it is not particularly valuable , they do not believe there will be any problem involved . Mr. AUCHINCLOSS ...
... believe , and an accre- tion on the west side . Because of the nature of the land on the east side of the jetty and the fact that it is not particularly valuable , they do not believe there will be any problem involved . Mr. AUCHINCLOSS ...
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... believe they have already had some disasters out there . This channel , as you mention , through the middle of the island would reduce that hazard . Mr. OAKMAN . As Mr. Auchincloss stressed , recreation is probably the No. 1 industry ...
... believe they have already had some disasters out there . This channel , as you mention , through the middle of the island would reduce that hazard . Mr. OAKMAN . As Mr. Auchincloss stressed , recreation is probably the No. 1 industry ...
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Page 364 - An Act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors and for other purposes...
Page 298 - Act shall be expended on the construction of any project until States, political subdivisions thereof, or other responsible local agencies have given assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project...
Page 301 - Avenue to the navigation turning basin ; all generally in accordance with the plans of the district engineer, and with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable...
Page 270 - ... establish a competent and properly constituted public body empowered to regulate the use, growth and free development of the harbor facilities with the understanding that said facilities will be open to all on eqnal terms.
Page 21 - Secretary of the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles...
Page 545 - Refuge has been in the past and will continue to be in the future...
Page 41 - Provided further, That such reimbursement shall be subject to appropriations applicable thereto or funds available therefor and shall not take precedence over other pending projects of higher priority for improvements.
Page xiii - ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS. The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors is a permanent body created by the river and harbor act of June 13, 1902. To it are referred for consideration and recommendation all reports upon examinations and surveys provided for by Congress, and all projects or changes in projects for works of river and harbor improvement upon which...
Page 46 - July 1, 1949, insofar as the same shall be approved by the Chief of Engineers and found to have been done in accordance with the project modification hereby adopted : Provided further, That such payments shall not exceed the sum of $305,000.
Page 338 - States free from damages that may result from construction and maintenance of the project ; provide and maintain without cost to the United States necessary mooring facilities and utilities including...