THE BARGE MIXING RULE PROGRAM

This is a study of the economic regulation of the domestic dry bulk commodity transportation system on the inland rivers and lakes of the United States. Vol. 1 traces the development of the inland river system from colonial times explaining the action and inter-action of laws, engineering developments in tow-boats and barges, waterway development by various government agencies, and the commodities carried in trade. Vol. 2 documents the legal and regulatory aspects of barge shipments on the inland waterways and the economic impact of this trade.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Two volumes available separately. Vol. 1 (AD-762349) 204 pp; Repr PC; $6.75; Microfiche; $1.45. Vol. 2 (AD-762350), 599 pp; Repr PC; $12.50; Microfiche; $1.45.
• Corporate Authors:

  Department of Transportation

  Office of Policy and Plans Development, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 803 p.
• Serial:
  • Volume: 1&2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Inland waterways
• Old TRIS Terms: Barge commodity mixing rule
• Subject Areas: Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046574
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 7 1974 12:00AM