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Show 527 As we group for joint consideration the following provisions applicable to flood-control and navigation work of the Army Engineers, it will be readily apparent that there is a lack of uniformity even here. (Project Modification)-In the case of navigation projects, whenever "entire reconstruction" of the work is essential to its efficient and economical operation and maintenance, certain "modifications in plan and location" may be made where nec- essary to provide adequate facilities for existing navigation.180 Different provisions apply to flood-control projects. For example, where the total authorization for a project is not sufficient for its completion, the Chief of Engineers may make expenditures on preparations for the project, and so modify the plans that the project will be smaller than originally planned "with a view to completing a useful improvement within an authorization."1S1 Likewise, authority exists for modification of project plans in certain circumstances to provide additional storage capacity for domestic water supply or other conserva- tion storage, if the cost of such increased capacity is contributed by local agencies and they agree to utilize the same in a manner consistent with federal uses and purposes.182 A unique alterna- tive arrangement is available in the case of flood-control proj- ects, the Chief of Engineers being authorized to modify project plans so as to evacuate areas rather than protect them by levees or flood walls if the cost does not "substantially exceed" the resulting saving in project construction cost.183 It should be noted here that flood-control projects of the Army Engineers are generally authorized "substantially in ac- cordance with" the recommendations submitted to Congress as and maintenance of existing river and harbor works, and for the prosecution of such projects heretofore authorized as may be most desirable in the interests of commerce and navigation." See, e. g., Act of October 13, 1949, 63 Stat. 845, -. As to repair work, see Act of July 5,1884, § 4, 23 Stat. 133, 147, as amended, 33 U. S. 0.5. 180 Act of July 5,1884, § 4,23 Stat. 133,147, as amended, 33 U. S. 0. 5. 181 Act of August 18,1941, § 2, 55 Stat. 638, 33 U. S. O. 701m. 188 Act of June 22,1936,15, 49 Stat. 1570,1572, as added by Act of July 19, 1937, § 1, 50 Stat. 515,518,33 U. S. C. 701h. 188 Act of June 28, 1938, § 3, 52 Stat. 12/15, 1216, 33 U. S. O. 701i. 911611-51------35 |