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- Rhode Island; coastal plains; flood plain management (1)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; coastal zone management; wetland ecology; public interest (1)
- United States; Port of New York; domestic coal trade; marine resources development (1)
- United States; Rhode Island; coastal resources management; beach erosion; Florida (1)
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The Potential Of The Port Of New York In The Export/Domestic Coal Trade, Jane E. Mccallion
The Potential Of The Port Of New York In The Export/Domestic Coal Trade, Jane E. Mccallion
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This paper researches the potential of the Port of New York in the Export/Domestic coal trade markets.The Port is faced with short-term and long-term proposals in order to enter these markets. On a short-term basis, the Port will be able to offer an advantage to export markets because of the backlog at the traditional coal ports of Hampton Roads, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. A modest export trade can develop this way. In the domestic trade, substantial inroads can be made due to the conversion of power plants in New England to coal-fired. In the long-term, the Port is faced with the …
Residential Development And Coastal Flood Plain Management In Rhode Island: Its History, Present Status And Future Options, William R. Gordon Jr.
Residential Development And Coastal Flood Plain Management In Rhode Island: Its History, Present Status And Future Options, William R. Gordon Jr.
Theses and Major Papers
It is the objective of this major paper to examine and assess the present status and future orientation of flood plain management in Rhode Island. The primary focus of this paper will address floodproofing (Building Code Regulations) of structures as a preventative measure against flood damages. Floodproofing, as an exercise of local police power, is applicable to desired uses of the flood plain; such as residential, recreational and commercial structures. Emphasis will be extended to recreational and residential buildings.
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Public Interest Review: An Evaluation Of Implementation Effectiveness, Sharon Kelberg
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Public Interest Review: An Evaluation Of Implementation Effectiveness, Sharon Kelberg
Theses and Major Papers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is authorized to permit or deny dredge and fill activities in the nation's coastal and wetland regions. Originally, responsible only for the maintenance of navigation, the Corps considered only navigational requirements in decisions to grant or deny permits. Now, however, the Corps must demonstrate, that the "public interest" is served as well. This study examines the scope of the public interest and attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in a particularly controversial project. The initial phase provides evaluation criteria necessary to analyze the application of the public interest review. The second phase …
Beach Protection And Restoral Techniques And Their Application To The Rhode Island Coast, Dennis J. Stockwell
Beach Protection And Restoral Techniques And Their Application To The Rhode Island Coast, Dennis J. Stockwell
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It is the purpose of this paper to investigate the techniques and designs for beach protection today, and to show that efforts are largely motivated by the economic value involved. The primary cause of beach erosion will be addressed through a discussion of coastal processes. The construction and purposes of the common engineering structures will be explored along with examples of the materials presently being used. The east-coast beaches of Florida with their traditional recreational lure will provide good examples of large-scale efforts to protect high-cost waterfront investments. Rhode Island shoreline varies considerably along its length and is also chiefly …