Report of the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1946
 

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Page 6 - Interior, who shall transmit and dispose of such power and energy in such manner as to encourage the most widespread use thereof at the lowest possible rates to consumers consistent with sound business principles, the rate schedules to become effective upon confirmation and approval by the Federal Power Commission.
Page 7 - That the sum of $12,000,000 is hereby authorized to be appropriated as an emergency fund to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers...
Page 306 - Continue to maintain and operate the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
Page 731 - That hereafter the Secretary of War may cause proceedings to be instituted in the name of the United States, in any court having jurisdiction of such proceedings for the acquirement by condemnation of any land...
Page 210 - Furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required. (c) Hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the execution and maintenance of the improvement.
Page 517 - ... hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the construction of the works ; and maintain all works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War.
Page 68 - JUSTIFICATION The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control on the West Branch Susquehanna River. Together with the George B. Stevenson Dam (First Fork) constructed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other dams authorized for construction in the West Branch Basin...
Page 612 - ... and for subsequent maintenance, when and as required ; hold and save the United States free from damages due to...
Page 1026 - Pond, subject to the provisions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance as required: hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement...
Page 108 - Hartford and additional dikes, training walls, and revetments, subject to the provision that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material during initial construction and for future maintenance as and when needed.

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