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Senate Hearing on River Basin Funding and Libby Dam Modifications (1969)

Original title: River basin monetary authorizations: hearing before the Subcommittee on Flood Control-Rivers and Harbors of the Committee on Public Works, United States Senate, Ninety-first Congress, first session, December 3, 1969, S. 3106, a bill authorizing additional appropriations for prosecution of projects in certain comprehensive river basin plans for flood control, navigation, and other purposes, and S. 3200, a bill to modify the project for Libby Dam, Kootenai River, Montana.

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript record of a 1969 Senate subcommittee hearing regarding two legislative proposals: S. 3106, which seeks additional funding for river basin flood control and navigation projects, and S. 3200, which proposes modifications to the Libby Dam project in Montana.

Why it matters

The hearing addresses the authorization of federal funds for large-scale water infrastructure projects, directly impacting the budget and construction scope for flood control and navigation systems in various river basins.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Residents of river basin areas

These residents are impacted by the flood control and navigation infrastructure projects funded by the proposed appropriations.

Directly affected

Montana residents near the Kootenai River

These residents are affected by the proposed modifications to the Libby Dam project.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on December 3, 1969, during the 91st Congress.
  • S. 3106 proposes authorizing additional appropriations for comprehensive river basin plans.
  • The scope of S. 3106 includes projects for flood control and navigation.
  • S. 3200 specifically addresses modifications to the Libby Dam project.
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  • The Libby Dam is located on the Kootenai River in Montana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 3106?
It is a bill intended to authorize additional federal funding for river basin projects focused on flood control and navigation.
What does S. 3200 propose?
It proposes specific modifications to the existing Libby Dam project located on the Kootenai River in Montana.

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Historical Infrastructure Planning

The document highlights the legislative process for modifying large-scale dam projects like Libby Dam during the late 1960s.

Libby DamS. 3200

Connected Entities

Libby Dam, Subcommittee on Flood Control-Rivers and Harbors, Kootenai River and 1 more
locationLibby Dam“A dam project on the Kootenai River in Montana.”Map →
OrganizationSubcommittee on Flood Control-Rivers and Harbors“The Senate subcommittee conducting the hearing.”Map →
locationKootenai River“The river where the Libby Dam is located.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Public Works“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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