Rivers and Harbors Act of 1949. Hearings ... on H.R. 54721949 - 516 pages |
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... Colonel Moore , the estimated cost of the projects at the time they were authorized ? Colonel MOORE . No , sir . Many of the river and harbor projects were authorized more than 100 years ago , completed to authorized dimen- sions , and ...
... Colonel Moore , the estimated cost of the projects at the time they were authorized ? Colonel MOORE . No , sir . Many of the river and harbor projects were authorized more than 100 years ago , completed to authorized dimen- sions , and ...
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... Colonel MOORE , $ 300,000 annually . The CHAIRMAN . Is that on any one project ? Colonel MoORE . That is the total . The CHAIRMAN . Annually on all projects ? Colonel MOORE . Yes , sir . The CHAIRMAN . And you can spend that on any one ...
... Colonel MOORE , $ 300,000 annually . The CHAIRMAN . Is that on any one project ? Colonel MoORE . That is the total . The CHAIRMAN . Annually on all projects ? Colonel MOORE . Yes , sir . The CHAIRMAN . And you can spend that on any one ...
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... Colonel Moore , do you believe that the cost of $ 68,700 to the Government for construction and annual carrying cost of $ 3,240 would warrant what is gained by the traffic in that harbor ? Colonel MOORE . Yes , sir ; I do . Mr. FALLON ...
... Colonel Moore , do you believe that the cost of $ 68,700 to the Government for construction and annual carrying cost of $ 3,240 would warrant what is gained by the traffic in that harbor ? Colonel MOORE . Yes , sir ; I do . Mr. FALLON ...
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... Colonel MOORE . No ; not most of them . A few transients may have drafts approaching that , but in general they will run about 5 feet . Mr. FALLON . Is this harbor off the river or off the ocean ? Colonel MOORE . It is off the ocean ...
... Colonel MOORE . No ; not most of them . A few transients may have drafts approaching that , but in general they will run about 5 feet . Mr. FALLON . Is this harbor off the river or off the ocean ? Colonel MOORE . It is off the ocean ...
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... Colonel MOORE . It is , except that in itself , Mr. Pickett , it is a small amount and if the work has to be frequently done the mobilization charges for the plant are likely to be high . Mr. PICKETT . Yes ; but by comparison with the ...
... Colonel MOORE . It is , except that in itself , Mr. Pickett , it is a small amount and if the work has to be frequently done the mobilization charges for the plant are likely to be high . Mr. PICKETT . Yes ; but by comparison with the ...
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Page 302 - California, is hereby authorized substantially in accordance with the plans contained in House Document Numbered 630, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers...
Page 495 - Mascaras, and various nonstructural measures, all generally in accordance with the plan of the District Engineer and with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable...
Page 149 - States of $625,000 for construction; provided local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army...
Page 494 - The Bureau of the Budget advised there would be no objection to the submission of this report from the standpoint of the administration's program. Sincerely yours, EDWARD GUDEMAN, Under Secretary of Commerce.
Page 123 - Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled. " "TITLE II - FLOOD CONTROL
Page 126 - Mexico, generally in accordance with the plan of the district engineer and with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable...
Page 93 - ... subsequent maintenance, when and as required ; hold and save the United States free from damages due to...
Page 121 - Be it enacted by the Senate and Bouse of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Housing Amendments of 1957".
Page 301 - The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors concurs in general in the views and recommendations of the reporting officers.
Page 303 - Mr. Chairman, I do not want to take any more time of the committee. I...