§ 602. Maintenance of channel of South Pass of Mississippi River

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Upon the termination of the contract entered into with the late James B. Eads for the maintenance of the channel through the South Pass of the Mississippi River, the Secretary of the Army is directed to take charge of said channel, including the jetties, and all auxiliary works connected therewith, and thereafter to maintain with the utmost efficiency said South Pass Channel; and for that purpose he is authorized to draw his warrants from time to time on the Treasurer of the United States, until otherwise provided for by law, for such sums of money as may be necessary, not to exceed in the aggregate for any one year $100,000. For that purpose any available Government dredge may be used.

For the purpose of securing the uninterrupted examinations and surveys of the South Pass of the Mississippi River, the Secretary of the Army, upon the application of the Chief of Engineers, is authorized to draw his warrant or requisition from time to time upon the Secretary of the Treasury for such sums as may be necessary to do such work, not to exceed in the aggregate for each year the sum of $10,000.

(Aug. 11, 1888, ch. 860, §§ 1, 4, 25 Stat. 422, 424; June 6, 1900, ch. 790, § 3, 31 Stat. 584; June 13, 1902, ch. 1079, § 1, 32 Stat. 340; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501; Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1076, § 1(15), 68 Stat. 967.)

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Aug. 11, 1888, ch. 860
25 Stat. 422
June 6, 1900, ch. 790, § 3
31 Stat. 584
June 13, 1902, ch. 1079, § 1
32 Stat. 340
July 26, 1947, ch. 343
61 Stat. 501
Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1076, § 1(15)
68 Stat. 967
Act Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 134
18 Stat. 463
act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II
act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
70A Stat. 641
Act June 26, 1934, ch. 756, § 2
48 Stat. 1225

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§ 602

Maintenance of channel of South Pass of Mississippi River

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ActAug. 11, 1888, ch. 860

Stat.25 Stat. 422

ActJune 6, 1900, ch. 790, § 3

Stat.31 Stat. 584

ActJune 13, 1902, ch. 1079, § 1

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