Water Resources Development, 1976: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, House of Representatives, Ninety-fourth Congress, Second Session ... |
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... proposed a 10 - foot diameter reinforced concrete tunnel . In operating the project for water supply , the electric utilities would extend the pumping operation about 11⁄2 hours per day to pump about 1,150 acre - feet ( 375mg ) of water ...
... proposed a 10 - foot diameter reinforced concrete tunnel . In operating the project for water supply , the electric utilities would extend the pumping operation about 11⁄2 hours per day to pump about 1,150 acre - feet ( 375mg ) of water ...
Page 72
... proposed channel , but the area adjacent is zoned for industrial development , and the local in- terests are seeking new industries to be located there . And under these conditions , the proposed modification will initially benefit just ...
... proposed channel , but the area adjacent is zoned for industrial development , and the local in- terests are seeking new industries to be located there . And under these conditions , the proposed modification will initially benefit just ...
Page 78
... proposed project will directly and indirectly benefit the Wyoming Valley by providing improved flood protection during periods of high water ; by increasing possible drainage and sewer discharge control and stabilization of ground water ...
... proposed project will directly and indirectly benefit the Wyoming Valley by providing improved flood protection during periods of high water ; by increasing possible drainage and sewer discharge control and stabilization of ground water ...
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... proposed plan would alter the natural environ- ment by affecting stream systems , fish and wildlife , esthetic values , and land and materials utilization . While the proposed plan would provide for occa- sional inundation of the ...
... proposed plan would alter the natural environ- ment by affecting stream systems , fish and wildlife , esthetic values , and land and materials utilization . While the proposed plan would provide for occa- sional inundation of the ...
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... proposed borrow material containing pollutants in view of prior reports that significant pollutants were present in the Brunswick River . An analysis of sediment samples taken near the proposed bor- row area indicated that the sediments ...
... proposed borrow material containing pollutants in view of prior reports that significant pollutants were present in the Brunswick River . An analysis of sediment samples taken near the proposed bor- row area indicated that the sediments ...
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acres additional alternatives annual benefits Army Corps average annual beach benefit-cost ratio bill bridge Chairman channel Chetco River Chief of Engineers CLAUSEN Colonel CREEL Colonel RATHBURN Colonel Rowe construction Corps of Engineers County Department dikes District drainage dredging economic EDGAR environmental impact erosion existing facilities Federal agencies feet fiscal year 1979 fish and wildlife flood damages flood plain flood protection floodway flow following was received funds habitat highway improvements increase industrial jetty Lake Lake Michigan land levee Little Calumet River located Lock Haven maintenance ment miles million Mississippi River Missouri monetary authorization navigation OBERSTAR operation Park Passaic River percent port Potomac River price levels proposed Public Works Committee recommended plan recreation relocation reservoir River Basin ROBERTS Siuslaw River statement structures subcommittee Susquehanna River Thank tion Township Umpqua River United upstream urban Wallkill River Water Resources Waterway
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Page 839 - Government shall— (A) utilize a systematic, interdisciplinary approach which will insure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and the environmental design arts in planning and in decisionmaking which may have an impact on man's environment...
Page 839 - The Congress authorizes and directs that, to the fullest extent possible: (1) the policies, regulations, and public laws of the United States shall be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies set forth in this Act...
Page 99 - 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 839 - Act, it is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of national policy, to improve and coordinate Federal plans, functions, programs, and resources...
Page 104 - Provide and maintain at local expense adequate public terminal and transfer facilities open to all on equal terms . d.
Page 830 - To declare a national policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of man; to enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and natural resources important to the Nation; and to establish a Council on Environmental Quality.
Page 118 - Provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way required for construction and subsequent maintenance of the project and for aids to navigation upon the request of the Chief of Engineers, including suitable areas determined by the Chief of Engineers to be required in the general public interest for initial and subsequent disposal of spoil, and necessary retaining dikes, bulkheads, and embankments therefor or the costs of such retaining works.
Page 22 - June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the White River Basin as set forth in Flood Control Committee Document No.
Page 475 - I am the Staff Engineer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) . NRECA is the national...
Page 67 - States free from damages due to the construction works; (c) maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army...