Rivers and Harbors Act of 1949. Hearings ... on H.R. 54721949 - 516 pages |
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... increased to 112,000,000,000 ton - miles in 1947. Continued development of the United States will assuredly impose demands that will push these record totals even higher in the future . The growth in water - borne commerce is the result ...
... increased to 112,000,000,000 ton - miles in 1947. Continued development of the United States will assuredly impose demands that will push these record totals even higher in the future . The growth in water - borne commerce is the result ...
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... increased as the needs of commerce justified . In view of the lapse of time since the original authorizations , and of the many subsequent modifications , the compiling of data showing a compari- son between the document estimates and ...
... increased as the needs of commerce justified . In view of the lapse of time since the original authorizations , and of the many subsequent modifications , the compiling of data showing a compari- son between the document estimates and ...
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... increased , or if it remains at about the same level , is that correct ? General PICK . That is correct . We can only do so much with the funds . Mr. PICKETT . Now , General , if the law was changed to require local interests to make a ...
... increased , or if it remains at about the same level , is that correct ? General PICK . That is correct . We can only do so much with the funds . Mr. PICKETT . Now , General , if the law was changed to require local interests to make a ...
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... increased authorizations are needed , and all other river - and - harbor projects eligible for consideration by this committee , on May 9. In other words , we have the very case that you have in mind , and you can bring it up on May 9 ...
... increased authorizations are needed , and all other river - and - harbor projects eligible for consideration by this committee , on May 9. In other words , we have the very case that you have in mind , and you can bring it up on May 9 ...
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... increased recreational boat traffic , $ 7,000 from saving in time of fishing boats and increased winter operations , and $ 500 from prevention of damage to boats . The resulting benefit - cost ratio is 2.88 . The proposed improvement ...
... increased recreational boat traffic , $ 7,000 from saving in time of fishing boats and increased winter operations , and $ 500 from prevention of damage to boats . The resulting benefit - cost ratio is 2.88 . The proposed improvement ...
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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...