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Show 307 But the foregoing are not the only uses of TVA projects. In its integrated operations, TVA must take account of still fur- ther aspects of development, utilization, and conservation of water and land resources. These we shall examine in the chapter on Comprehensive Development.286 Here, our atten- tion is centered upon multiple uses of projects, particularly in relation to the generation and marketing of power.287 In that connection, it should first be noted that TVA may make studies, experiments, and determinations "to promote the wider and better use of electric power for agricultural and domestic use, or for small or local industries," and it may coop- erate with other agencies in the "application of electric power to the fuller and better balanced development of the resources of the region."288 Surplus power may be sold to states, counties, municipalities, corporations, partnerships, or individuals.289 The contract term may not exceed 20 years, but contracts with private com- panies or individuals for sale of power which is resold for a profit must reserve the right to cancel upon five years' notice if such power is needed to supply states, counties, or municipalities.290 Resale rate schedules may be included in the terms and condi- tions of power contracts.291 * Extensive authority is included in respect of transmission lines. For example, the Act stipulates that:292 In order to promote and encourage the fullest possible use of electric light and power on farms within reasonable distance of any of its transmission lines the board in its discretion shall have power to construct transmission lines to farms and small villages that are not otherwise supplied with electricity at reasonable rates, and to make 286 See infra, pp. 483-486. ¦" Act of May 18,1933, §§ 10-12,48 Stat. 58, 64-66, as amended, 16 U. S. O. 831i-831k. 288 § 10,48 Stat. 64, as amended, 16 U. S. C. 831i. "• Id. *"Id. ""Id. *"Id. |