Flood Control: Hearings, Seventy-ninth Congress, Second Session, on H.R. 6597, an Act Authorizing the Construction of Certain Public Works on Rivers and Harbors for Flood Control, and for Other Purposes. June 24-26, 1946Considers (79) H.R. 6597. |
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... matter that I would like to bring to your attention , and I would like to have your comment on , and I would like to make a statement preliminary to asking you your views on the subject . The Mississippi River Commission has a ...
... matter that I would like to bring to your attention , and I would like to have your comment on , and I would like to make a statement preliminary to asking you your views on the subject . The Mississippi River Commission has a ...
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... matters which are of concern to the Department of the Interior are of concern to you and your colleagues . Since the Department is engaged on an extensive program for the development and conservation of our natural resources , there is ...
... matters which are of concern to the Department of the Interior are of concern to you and your colleagues . Since the Department is engaged on an extensive program for the development and conservation of our natural resources , there is ...
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... matter of power , and I hope that when that item comes up , you will permit Mr. Kenneth Markwell , Assistant Com- missioner of the Bureau of Reclamation , to present the proposed amendment in behalf of the Secretary of the Interior . Mr ...
... matter of power , and I hope that when that item comes up , you will permit Mr. Kenneth Markwell , Assistant Com- missioner of the Bureau of Reclamation , to present the proposed amendment in behalf of the Secretary of the Interior . Mr ...
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... damage would be prevented . Senator OVERTON . I think it would be an easy matter to put in an estimate of what the damage to the lands above the dam would be by periodic inundation . The lands above the dam will 32 FLOOD CONTROL.
... damage would be prevented . Senator OVERTON . I think it would be an easy matter to put in an estimate of what the damage to the lands above the dam would be by periodic inundation . The lands above the dam will 32 FLOOD CONTROL.
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... matter , I might say , has been going on for several years . We have R. T. McNeil , the mayor of Wilkesboro ; Mr. C. A. McNeil , a member of the Board of Education of Surrey County , and a citizen of Elkin . We have J. B. Williams ...
... matter , I might say , has been going on for several years . We have R. T. McNeil , the mayor of Wilkesboro ; Mr. C. A. McNeil , a member of the Board of Education of Surrey County , and a citizen of Elkin . We have J. B. Williams ...
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Page 44 - That the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, created under Section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved June 13, 1902, be, and is hereby requested to review the...
Page 60 - ... the Federal Government should improve or participate in the improvement of navigable waters or their tributaries, including watersheds thereof, for floodcontrol purposes if the benefits to whomsoever they may accrue are in excess of the estimated costs, and if the lives and social security of people are otherwise adversely affected.
Page 47 - 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 15 - After full consideration of the reports secured from the district and division engineers, the Board recommends that the existing project for...
Page 69 - 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...