The text discusses the inefficiencies and lack of coordination in federal water planning and construction programs, particularly in river basin studies. It highlights the lack of alternatives being considered, the scattered energy programs among different agencies, and the ineffectiveness of interagency committees in promoting cooperation. It also mentions the lack of control over agency budgets and the potential waste of money and time in basin studies. Council Director W. Don Maughan criticizes the final basin reports as merely formal agreements between federal water agencies., 1973-01-01 - 1974-12-31

Scope and Contents
The text discusses the inefficiencies and lack of coordination in federal water planning and construction programs, particularly in river basin studies. It highlights the lack of alternatives being considered, the scattered energy programs among different agencies, and the ineffectiveness of interagency committees in promoting cooperation. It also mentions the lack of control over agency budgets and the potential waste of money and time in basin studies. Council Director W. Don Maughan criticizes the final basin reports as merely formal agreements between federal water agencies.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-01-01 - 1974-12-31
Creator
- From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.
Full Extent
1 Pages
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
General
Government Operations and Politics
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository