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Show 528 a basis for the authorization.184 Navigation projects, on the other hand, are generally authorized "in accordance with" plans previously submitted.185 Authority for variations is sometimes included, however.186 (Utility Repair, Alteration, and Relocation)-Applying both to flood-control and navigation projects, a 1946 statute author- izes the "repair, relocation, restoration, and protection" of a highway, railway, or utility when it has been or is being dam- aged or destroyed by reason of the operation of any dam or reservoir project under Army control.187 A 1940 statute makes provision for the altering or relocating of railroad bridges unreasonably obstructing navigation.188 Marking a shift in earlier policy, this legislation provides for an apportionment between the United States and the owners of the costs of such alteration or relocation.189 Applying only to flood-protection projects, a 1946 statute permits the Chief of Engineers to include at federal expense the necessary altera- tions of railroad bridges and approaches in connection there- with, if the authorized project includes such alterations.190 (Bridges on Dams)-Applying generally to federal dam projects, authority exists to construct bridges on flood-control and navigation dams upon conditions of structural feasibility and clearance with specified agencies.191 (Fishways)-The Secretary of the Army has authority to provide "practical and sufficient fish-ways" whenever any river and harbor improvement is found to obstruct fish pas- 184 See, e. g., Act of December 22, 1944, § 10, 58 Stat. 887, 891; Act of July 24,1946, § 10, 60 Stat. 641, 643. 185 See, e. g., Act of March 2, 1945, § 2, 59 Stat. 10, 11. But see Alabama- Coosa Project, 59 Stat. 17. 186 See, e. g., Act of May 17, 1950, § 106, 64 Stat. 163, -. Certain improve- ment of the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida may be constructed along any of several named routes or along "any other route as may be deemed feasible by the Chief of Engineers and approved by the Secretary of the Army." lst Act of July 24,1946, § 9, 60 Stat. 641, 643, 33 U. S. C. 701q. 188 Act of June 21, 1940, 54 Stat. 497, 33 U. S. C. 511-523. 189 § 6, 54 Stat. 499, 33 U. S. C. 516. See also supra, pp. 114-115. 190 Act of July 24, 1946, § 3, 60 Stat. 641, 642, 33 U. S. C. 701p. See also supra, n. 75, p. 140. 101 Act of July 29,1946, § 1, 60 Stat. 709, 23 U. S. C. 64. |