Correspondence Between Senator Bob Dole and State Transportation Engineer William H. Ogan Regarding Federal-Aid Highway Project Regulations in Relation to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
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- Correspondence Between Senator Bob Dole and State Transportation Engineer William H. Ogan Regarding Federal-Aid Highway Project Regulations in Relation to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
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- 1976-06-28
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- 1976-06-28
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- 94th (1975-1977)
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- See all items with this valueWater quality management--Law and legislation
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- Environmental Protection
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- Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021
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- correspondence
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- See all items with this valueUnited States. Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972
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- Collection 002, Box 272, Folder 27
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- Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
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HIGHWAY/federal aid for construction
July 7, 1976
Mr. W. H. Ogan
State Transportation Engineer
Kansas Department of Transportation
State Office Building
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Dear Mr. Ogan:
Thank you for your letter of June 28 expressing concern about the potential impact of the Section 404 regulatory program upon highway construction activities.
As you know, I have also been quite concerned about the detrimental impact of Section 404 regulations upon normal agricultural and construction activities. In mid-June, I wrote to the President to request that the much-expanded "Phase II" of those regulations be temporarily postponed to enable Congress to resolve the issue during this session. That letter was cosigned by 29 other Senators who share this concern. On July 2, the White House announced that there would be a 60-day delay in the Phase II regulations, and the Senate Public Works Committee has scheduled oversight hearings on the issue on July 27 and 28. I plan to appear before the Committee at that time and present my objections to those aspects of Section 404 which could be most detrimental to routine agricultural activity and to highway construction.
Be assured that I share your concern about this issue and intend to support legislation similar to the Wright amendment at the proper time on the Senate floor. Again, thank you for writing and do be sure to keep in touch.
Sincerely yours,
BOB DOLE
United States Senator
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KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(image: Kansas Department of Transportation seal)
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OFFICE BUILDING - TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612
1976 JUN 30 AM 9:51
O.D. TURNER, Secretary of Transportation
ROBERT F. BENNETT, Governor
(image: Kansas state logo, depicting wheat and a covered wagon)
KANSAS 1776 1976
June 28, 1976
The Honorable Bob Dole
United States Senate
Room 2327, New Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Dole:
It is our understanding that the Senate will consider amendments to Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, regarding dredge and fill permits, in the near future. The Act in its present form will add to the already disproportionate amount of paper work necessary to develop a Federal-Aid highway project and could delay construction of necessary projects for several months. The Kansas Department of Transportation is presently developing three projects on the Primary system and seven on the Secondary system which will be immediately affected by the regulations which become effective July 1, 1976.
Environmental protection procedures for highway construction presently are regulated to an extent which insures that water pollution control factors are given due consideration. The Department's construction specifications give special attention to the subject, and our design is based upon minimum disruption to the streams and wetlands.
We, therefore, would strongly urge you to consider favorably an amendment similar to the Wright Amendment which the House passed recently. It is our opinion that an amendment such as this would be an equitable solution for all concerned.
Yours very truly,
(signature)
W. H. OGAN
State Transportation Engineer
WHO/us
cc: AASHTO
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HIGHWAY/federal aid for construction
July 7, 1976
Mr. W. H. Ogan
State Transportation Engineer
Kansas Department of Transportation
State Office Building
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Dear Mr. Ogan:
Thank you for your letter of June 28 expressing concern about the potential impact of the Section 404 regulatory program upon highway construction activities.
As you know, I have also been quite concerned about the detrimental impact of Section 404 regulations upon normal agricultural and construction activities. In mid-June, I wrote to the President to request that the much-expanded "Phase II" of those regulations be temporarily postponed to enable Congress to resolve the issue during this session. That letter was cosigned by 29 other Senators who share this concern. On July 2, the White House announced that there would be a 60-day delay in the Phase II regulations, and the Senate Public Works Committee has scheduled oversight hearings on the issue on July 27 and 28. I plan to appear before the Committee at that time and present my objections to those aspects of Section 404 which could be most detrimental to routine agricultural activity and to highway construction.
Be assured that I share your concern about this issue and intend to support legislation similar to the Wright amendment at the proper time on the Senate floor. Again, thank you for writing and do be sure to keep in touch.
Sincerely yours,
BOB DOLE
United States Senator
BD:bdv
(page 2)
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(image: Kansas Department of Transportation seal)
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OFFICE BUILDING - TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612
1976 JUN 30 AM 9:51
O.D. TURNER, Secretary of Transportation
ROBERT F. BENNETT, Governor
(image: Kansas state logo, depicting wheat and a covered wagon)
KANSAS 1776 1976
June 28, 1976
The Honorable Bob Dole
United States Senate
Room 2327, New Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Dole:
It is our understanding that the Senate will consider amendments to Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, regarding dredge and fill permits, in the near future. The Act in its present form will add to the already disproportionate amount of paper work necessary to develop a Federal-Aid highway project and could delay construction of necessary projects for several months. The Kansas Department of Transportation is presently developing three projects on the Primary system and seven on the Secondary system which will be immediately affected by the regulations which become effective July 1, 1976.
Environmental protection procedures for highway construction presently are regulated to an extent which insures that water pollution control factors are given due consideration. The Department's construction specifications give special attention to the subject, and our design is based upon minimum disruption to the streams and wetlands.
We, therefore, would strongly urge you to consider favorably an amendment similar to the Wright Amendment which the House passed recently. It is our opinion that an amendment such as this would be an equitable solution for all concerned.
Yours very truly,
(signature)
W. H. OGAN
State Transportation Engineer
WHO/us
cc: AASHTO
(page 3)
(image: American Revolution Bicentennial Star)
(written backwards, so as to show through to the other side of the letter) American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 -
HIGHWAY/federal aid for construction
July 7, 1976
Mr. W. H. Ogan
State Transportation Engineer
Kansas Department of Transportation
State Office Building
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Dear Mr. Ogan:
Thank you for your letter of June 28 expressing concern about the potential impact of the Section 404 regulatory program upon highway construction activities.
As you know, I have also been quite concerned about the detrimental impact of Section 404 regulations upon normal agricultural and construction activities. In mid-June, I wrote to the President to request that the much-expanded "Phase II" of those regulations be temporarily postponed to enable Congress to resolve the issue during this session. That letter was cosigned by 29 other Senators who share this concern. On July 2, the White House announced that there would be a 60-day delay in the Phase II regulations, and the Senate Public Works Committee has scheduled oversight hearings on the issue on July 27 and 28. I plan to appear before the Committee at that time and present my objections to those aspects of Section 404 which could be most detrimental to routine agricultural activity and to highway construction.
Be assured that I share your concern about this issue and intend to support legislation similar to the Wright amendment at the proper time on the Senate floor. Again, thank you for writing and do be sure to keep in touch.
Sincerely yours,
BOB DOLE
United States Senator
BD:bdv
(page 2)
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(image: Kansas Department of Transportation seal)
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OFFICE BUILDING - TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612
1976 JUN 30 AM 9:51
O.D. TURNER, Secretary of Transportation
ROBERT F. BENNETT, Governor
(image: Kansas state logo, depicting wheat and a covered wagon)
KANSAS 1776 1976
June 28, 1976
The Honorable Bob Dole
United States Senate
Room 2327, New Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Dole:
It is our understanding that the Senate will consider amendments to Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, regarding dredge and fill permits, in the near future. The Act in its present form will add to the already disproportionate amount of paper work necessary to develop a Federal-Aid highway project and could delay construction of necessary projects for several months. The Kansas Department of Transportation is presently developing three projects on the Primary system and seven on the Secondary system which will be immediately affected by the regulations which become effective July 1, 1976.
Environmental protection procedures for highway construction presently are regulated to an extent which insures that water pollution control factors are given due consideration. The Department's construction specifications give special attention to the subject, and our design is based upon minimum disruption to the streams and wetlands.
We, therefore, would strongly urge you to consider favorably an amendment similar to the Wright Amendment which the House passed recently. It is our opinion that an amendment such as this would be an equitable solution for all concerned.
Yours very truly,
(signature)
W. H. OGAN
State Transportation Engineer
WHO/us
cc: AASHTO
(page 3)
(image: American Revolution Bicentennial Star)
(written backwards, so as to show through to the other side of the letter) American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 -
HIGHWAY/federal aid for construction
July 7, 1976
Mr. W. H. Ogan
State Transportation Engineer
Kansas Department of Transportation
State Office Building
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Dear Mr. Ogan:
Thank you for your letter of June 28 expressing concern about the potential impact of the Section 404 regulatory program upon highway construction activities.
As you know, I have also been quite concerned about the detrimental impact of Section 404 regulations upon normal agricultural and construction activities. In mid-June, I wrote to the President to request that the much-expanded "Phase II" of those regulations be temporarily postponed to enable Congress to resolve the issue during this session. That letter was cosigned by 29 other Senators who share this concern. On July 2, the White House announced that there would be a 60-day delay in the Phase II regulations, and the Senate Public Works Committee has scheduled oversight hearings on the issue on July 27 and 28. I plan to appear before the Committee at that time and present my objections to those aspects of Section 404 which could be most detrimental to routine agricultural activity and to highway construction.
Be assured that I share your concern about this issue and intend to support legislation similar to the Wright amendment at the proper time on the Senate floor. Again, thank you for writing and do be sure to keep in touch.
Sincerely yours,
BOB DOLE
United States Senator
BD:bdv
(page 2)
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(image: Kansas Department of Transportation seal)
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OFFICE BUILDING - TOPEKA, KANSAS 66612
1976 JUN 30 AM 9:51
O.D. TURNER, Secretary of Transportation
ROBERT F. BENNETT, Governor
(image: Kansas state logo, depicting wheat and a covered wagon)
KANSAS 1776 1976
June 28, 1976
The Honorable Bob Dole
United States Senate
Room 2327, New Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Dole:
It is our understanding that the Senate will consider amendments to Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, regarding dredge and fill permits, in the near future. The Act in its present form will add to the already disproportionate amount of paper work necessary to develop a Federal-Aid highway project and could delay construction of necessary projects for several months. The Kansas Department of Transportation is presently developing three projects on the Primary system and seven on the Secondary system which will be immediately affected by the regulations which become effective July 1, 1976.
Environmental protection procedures for highway construction presently are regulated to an extent which insures that water pollution control factors are given due consideration. The Department's construction specifications give special attention to the subject, and our design is based upon minimum disruption to the streams and wetlands.
We, therefore, would strongly urge you to consider favorably an amendment similar to the Wright Amendment which the House passed recently. It is our opinion that an amendment such as this would be an equitable solution for all concerned.
Yours very truly,
(signature)
W. H. OGAN
State Transportation Engineer
WHO/us
cc: AASHTO
(page 3)
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(written backwards, so as to show through to the other side of the letter) American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976
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