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Show 3199 Dent- D 1225 survey, if necessary. The purpose of the preliminary examination is to determine whether a further investigation is necessary, and if such investigation is considered necessary, to ascertain such facts as are necessary to determine the scope of the future investigation or survey. The purpose of the survey is to develop and actual physical plan for improvement of the river, with its cost. Q Just what do you mean about an examination into economic conditions? A The improvement of rivers is a very variable proposition, so far as cost is concerned, and the amount of traffic existing, and potential, is a very essential items in determining whether a river should or should not be improved. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q You mean improved under acts of Congress? A Yes sir. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q In connection with the consideration of a problems of navigation, do you also take into consideration the question of mass transportation? A The question of volume of transportation is very essential, and whether that transportation is of such nature as it would ordinarily follow the river route if such route were available. Q Where in does volume figure in the picture? |