Electric Power Reliability--1969-1970: Hearings, Ninety-first Congress, First and Second Sessions ...

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Page 884 - means complete unit of improvement or development, consisting of a power house, all water conduits, all dams and appurtenant works and structures (including navigation structures) which are a part of said unit, and all storage, diverting, or forebay reservoirs directly connected therewith, the primary line or lines transmitting power therefrom to the point of junction with the distribution system or with the interconnected primary transmission system, all miscellaneous structures used and useful...
Page 377 - It is hereby declared to be the national policy that special effort should be made to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside and public park and recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites.
Page 341 - Must we, as a matter of inexorable inevitability, accept the proposition that what is good for General Motors is good for the country?
Page 402 - ... may apply to said commission by petition, which shall briefly state the facts; whereupon a statement of the charges thus made shall be forwarded by the commission to such common carrier, who shall be called upon to satisfy the complaint or to answer the same in writing within a reasonable time, to be specified by the commission.
Page 384 - No person in the employ of or holding any official relation to any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act, or owning stock or bonds thereof, or who is in any manner pecuniarily interested therein, shall enter upon the duties of or hold such office. Said Commissioners shall not engage in any other business, vocation or employment.
Page 4 - State, or local significance as so determined by such officials unless (1) there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of such land, and (2) such program includes all possible planning to minimize harm to such park, recreational area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or historic site resulting from such use.
Page vi - For the purpose of assuring an abundant supply of electric energy throughout the United States with the greatest possible economy and with regard to the proper utilization and conservation of natural resources...
Page 694 - These pledges have come through the Edison Electric Institute, the American Public Power Association, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Page 291 - It seeks, to the extent practical, to keep government close to the governed. The philosophy and vitality of our dual system of government, and the prompt and responsive protection of consumer interests, foreve'r demand a wise accommodation between the needs of central control and the lively maintenance of local institutions, and forever abhor the crippling of local institutions which do not conflict with national purposes.
Page 382 - Act of 1968, the Secretary shall not approve any program or project which requires the use of any publicly owned land from a public park, recreation area, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge of national, State, or local significance as determined by the Federal, State, or local officials having jurisdiction thereof...