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Show 535 Tennessee Valley Authority.-Among the general powers granted to TVA in the case of the Tennessee River and its tributaries, it is pertinent to note here its authority to con- struct such dams and reservoirs as will provide a described nine- foot channel and will best serve to promote navigation and control destructive floods.230 It has similar power to acquire or construct navigation projects and incidental works, includ- ing certain power facilities.231 Again, individualized legisla- tive authorization is not required. The foregoing provision was accompanied by a direction for TVA to report to Congress by April 1, 1936, its recommendations for unified development of the Tennessee River System.232 Another variation here should be noted. In case any bridge or other highway or railroad structure is endangered by any TVA dam, reservoir, or other improvement, its owner must be compensated for "the reasonable actual cost of such pro- tection, alteration, reconstruction, relocation, or replacement" as may be necessary or proper to preserve its safety or utility or to meet the requirements of navigation or flood control.233 International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.-With respect to the Rio Grande below Fort Quitman, Texas, the President has general authority to construct any and all works or projects recommended to him as a result of specified investigations authorized in the case of the boundary between the United States and Mexico and which he deems "necessary and proper."284 Individualized legislative authorization is not required. It should also be noted that several such projects are con- templated by a 1944 treaty providing for their construction by the International Boundary and Water Commission.235 The 280 Act of May 18,1933, § 4(j), 48 Stat. 58, 61, as amended by Act of August 81,1935, § 2, 49 Stat. 1075,16 U. S. O. 831c(j). 181 Id. See also supra, pp. 306-309. 282 Act of August 31,1935, § 2, 49 Stat. 1075. 838 Act of November 21, 1941, 55 Stat. 773, 16 U. S. C. 831c-l. Cf. supra, pp. 114-115. ** Act of August 19,1935, § 2, 49 Stat. 660, see 22 U. S. O. 277a. 235 Treaty of February 3,1944, Art. 5, 59 Stat. 1219,1928, Treaty Series 994. See also supra, pp. 122-123, 148-149, 480-481. |
