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Show 601 Infrequently expressed, but nevertheless implicit in pricing provisions is another consideration. A determination under a specific pricing provision must of necessity be in harmony with the statute construed as a whole. In other words, the fixing of a price must be in keeping with the objectives of the statute consistently with the pricing provision itself. All of the foregoing considerations have been accorded vary- ing weight in respect of various project benefits under different statutes. Pricing standards thus differ for different types of benefits. In addition, these different standards have been developed in the evolution of different bodies of law serving different primary project purposes, and there results a further variation even for identical benefits depending on the type of project involved. Navigation.-Since 1884, there has been a general statutory prohibition against the levying of tolls upon watercraft passing through any federal lock, canal, canalized river, or other work for the use and benefit of navigation.577 Similarly, when Con- gress later authorized nonfederal river and harbor improve- ments, it specifically declared that "no tolls shall be imposed on account thereof." 5T8 On the other hand, the law does provide for certain partial payments. Thus, survey reports must show benefits which will accrue to localities affected by a proposed improvement and a statement of special or local benefits, with recommendations as to any "local cooperation" which should be required on account of such special or local benefits.679 On the basis of such reports, Congress may require individualized local contribution for specific projects.580 Although navigation is an expressly recog- m Act of July 5,1884, § 4, 23 Stat. 133,147, as amended, 33 U. S. 0. 5. See also n. 11, p. 76. 578 Act of June 13,1902, § 1, 32 Stat. 331, 371. 879 Act of June 5, 1920, § 2, 41 Stat. 1009, 1010, 33 U. S. C. 547. 580 See supra, n. 175, p. 106. Pertinent also is the authority of the Secre- tary of the Army to receive from "private interests" contributions to be expended with appropriated funds for any authorized improvement, when- ever such work and expenditure may be considered by the Chief of Engi- neers as advantageous in the interests of navigation; when such contribu- tions are in excess of the actual cost of the work chargeable to such con- tributions, such excess may be returned unless its retention is required by law. Act of March 4, 1915, § 4, 38 Stat. 1049, 1053, 33 U. S. O. 560. |