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On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
Although the Federal role in dam rehabilitation and repair traditionally has been focused on rehabilitation of Federal facilities and support for State dam safety programs, some have argued for an increased Federal role in non-Federal dam safety and rehabilitation.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper discusses the need for increased federal involvement in non-federal dam safety.

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