Rivers and Harbors Act of 1949. Hearings ... on H.R. 54721949 - 516 pages |
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... saving in time . That is in- cluded , and the savings from those two alone are more than sufficient to balance the annual carrying charges without considering benefits from the increased recreation boat traffic . Mr. FALLON . How many ...
... saving in time . That is in- cluded , and the savings from those two alone are more than sufficient to balance the annual carrying charges without considering benefits from the increased recreation boat traffic . Mr. FALLON . How many ...
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... savings in shipping costs . The Chief of Engineers recommends modification of the existing project for Mystic River ... saving in vessel - operating costs of $ 155,000 . The benefit - cost ratio is 1.19 . There was no opposition to the ...
... savings in shipping costs . The Chief of Engineers recommends modification of the existing project for Mystic River ... saving in vessel - operating costs of $ 155,000 . The benefit - cost ratio is 1.19 . There was no opposition to the ...
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... saving per ton in transporting bulk commodities in larger vessels is amazing . Even an additional foot of draft , a little extra beam and a little extra length gives savings on the trip from the Gulf ports to the Atlantic seaboard ...
... saving per ton in transporting bulk commodities in larger vessels is amazing . Even an additional foot of draft , a little extra beam and a little extra length gives savings on the trip from the Gulf ports to the Atlantic seaboard ...
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... savings and in savings to general commerce . I shall be most grateful for any consideration this committee might be able to give this project at this time . It is of vital importance to the welfare of the city of Boston and the State of ...
... savings and in savings to general commerce . I shall be most grateful for any consideration this committee might be able to give this project at this time . It is of vital importance to the welfare of the city of Boston and the State of ...
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... savings to general commerce would be $ 155 , - 000 or about 1.19 times the annual charges . I recommend modification of the existing project for Mystic River , Mass . , to provide a depth of 35 feet below mean low water in the river ...
... savings to general commerce would be $ 155 , - 000 or about 1.19 times the annual charges . I recommend modification of the existing project for Mystic River , Mass . , to provide a depth of 35 feet below mean low water in the river ...
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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...