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Show 504 In this ease, the Federal Power Commission did not participate in the study, preparing its own market analysis which was published as a separate appendix to the report of the Army Engineers.58 Duplication.-Notwithstanding the statement of the preced- ing examples of duplication, it should be emphasized that no study has been attempted to ascertain the extent of actual du- plication of effort under the overlapping statutory provisions which have been set forth. And we have already noted the ex- press general authority for use of the services of one agency by another and two instances in which interagency assistance is re- quired by statute.57 In addition, means for still further inter- agency coordination on a voluntary basis exist, as we have previously outlined.58 Beyond these, there is always the limitation on duplication inherent in the annual congressional review of agency activities in connection with appropriations. The very presentation of detailed agency budgets to appropriation committees furnishes a basis for legislative decision on the scope of proposed data col- lection. Whether or not there ensues limiting language in a resulting appropriation statute, the process of presentation and examination in itself serves as a limiting factor upon duplica- tion in the collection of data. It is generally accepted that there is a great and continuing need for data if river systems and their watersheds are to be developed for optimum beneficial uses.59 Irrespective of whether existing law provides adequately the necessary au- thority, that authority cannot be employed without the funds needed for its exercise. Nor should it be inferred from the foregoing review that data collected for one purpose are necessarily adequate for another. This suggests the desirability, in certain circum- 68 Id. App. S. 57 See supra, pp. 495-496. 68 See supra, pp. 430-439. 119 See, e. g., H. Doc. No. 706, 81st Cong., 2d sess. (1950) ; Report op the Commission on Organization of the Executive Beanch of the Govern- ment, App. L, p. 27 (January 1949). |