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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />~ <br />~ <br />~ <br />~ <br /> <br />CHAPTER VI <br /> <br />AUTHORIZATION AND PRECONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES <br /> <br />Assuming that the study identifies a course of action that meets the tests <br />of effectiveness"completeness, efficiency, and acceptability, it is likely <br />that authorization for construction would be sought. The usual procedure would <br />be for the President to submit the reports to Congress, after completion of the <br />reviewing process outlined in Chapter V, with a recommendation .for authorization. <br />Any member of Congress could also enter a bill for authorization. Ordinarily <br />the authorization process would take a minimum of 2 years from the filing of the <br />final environmental statement. <br /> <br />After authorization and when construction appropriations become available, <br />detailed advance planning studies must be conducted by Water and Power before <br />actual construction can begin. These studies will assure that the unit plan is <br />up to date and adequate for all technical disciplines involved. They will cul- <br />minate with the preparation of a definite plan report which will serve as the <br />basic control for the proper and orderly development of the unit and will pro- <br />vide the basic information prerequisite for agreements, land acquisition, and <br />initiation of specifications designs. This advance planning phase may take 4 <br />to 5 years to complete. <br /> <br />Upon approval of the definite plan report by the Commissioner of Water and <br />Power and funding by Congress, final preparations for construction can begin. <br />Specification designs can be prepared, land can be acquired, necessary noncon- <br />struction agreements can be negotiated, and contracts can be awarded for actual <br />construction. <br /> <br />21 <br /> <br />~ <br />