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502 purposes."40 Similarly, their reports on flood-control exam- inations and surveys must include such data as it may be prao- ticable to secure in regard to "the possible economical develop- ment and utilization of water power."41 In 1927, Congress authorized the Army Engineers to conduct surveys "in accord- ance with House Document Numbered 308, Sixty-ninth Con- gress, first session."42 This document recommends! studies sufficient to determine, among other things, the "present and prospective power markets available."4a In the case of proposed irrigation projects, the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 requires submission of a report and find- ings by the Secretary of the Interior on, among other things, "the part of the estimated cost which can properly be allo- cated to power and probably be returned to the United States in net power revenues."44 Similarly, the use of power-market data is seemingly contemplated by that Act's authorization for the Secretary to sell power or lease power privileges at rates fixed in accordance with the standard prescribed in the Act.45 The Secretary of the Interior is also charged with respon- sibility for marketing surplus power generated at reservoir projects under Army control in such a manner as "to en- courage the most widespread use thereof at the lowest possible rates to consumers consistent with sound business principles."46 He has a similar responsibility under the Bonneville Project and Fort Peck Project Acts.47 While these authorizations in- clude no express provision for studies of power needs and resources, they have been administratively construed to em- brace such studies.48 Also, the Rural Electrification Administrator is authorized to make "studies, investigations, and reports concerning the 40 Act of March 4, 1913, § 3(b), 37 Stat. 801, 826, as amended, 33 U. S. C. 545 (b). See also n. 41, pp. 396-397. 41 Act of March 1,1917, § 3, 39 Stat. 948, 950, 33 U. S 0. 701. 42 Act of January 21,1927, § 1, 44 Stat. 1010,1015. 48 H. Doc. No. 308, 69th Cong., 1st sess., p. 2 (1926). 44 Act of August 4, 1939, § 9(a), 53 Stat. 1187, 1193, 43 TJ. S. O. 485h*(a). 48 § 9(c), 53 Stat. 1194, 43 U. S. C. 485h(c). See, e. g., Power Market Sur- vey-Eastern Colorado, Bureau of Reclamation, Region 7 (January 1949). 48 Act of December 22, 1944, § 5, 58 Stat. 887, 890, 16 U. S. C. 825s. 47 See supra, pp. 302-306. 48 See supra, n. 210, p. 294.

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