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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... saving of lives over a period of time because of seasonal and sudden storms , and so forth and so on ? Colonel MILNE . That is very true . I am sure that the witnesses who are here will point out that one of the great dangers out there ...
... saving of lives over a period of time because of seasonal and sudden storms , and so forth and so on ? Colonel MILNE . That is very true . I am sure that the witnesses who are here will point out that one of the great dangers out there ...
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... savings to industry and other consumers of these products throughout New Hampshire , Vermont , and Maine . The population growth of the area tributary to the port is indicative of its growing importance . The growth during the census ...
... savings to industry and other consumers of these products throughout New Hampshire , Vermont , and Maine . The population growth of the area tributary to the port is indicative of its growing importance . The growth during the census ...
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... savings could be effected by the desired improvements ? The savings which could be effected can be measured in insurance dollars since , as is pointed out , the insurance companies will increase the rates on ressels using the harbor ...
... savings could be effected by the desired improvements ? The savings which could be effected can be measured in insurance dollars since , as is pointed out , the insurance companies will increase the rates on ressels using the harbor ...
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... savings in fuel costs alone to the consumer will amount to a considerable sum due to the cheaper rates of transportation afforded by water carriers . In appreciation of the benefits to local economy resulting from development of ...
... savings in fuel costs alone to the consumer will amount to a considerable sum due to the cheaper rates of transportation afforded by water carriers . In appreciation of the benefits to local economy resulting from development of ...
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... savings of nearly a dollar a ton on coal , and when you realize that New Hampshire has the highest fuel cost of any place in the Nation , you can see the tremendous impor- tance of this to the State of New Hampshire . Mr. ANGELL . We ...
... savings of nearly a dollar a ton on coal , and when you realize that New Hampshire has the highest fuel cost of any place in the Nation , you can see the tremendous impor- tance of this to the State of New Hampshire . Mr. ANGELL . We ...
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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...