Congressional hearing on the various proposals that have been forwarded to phase out much of the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) involvement in non-power programs such as flood control, recreation, and navigation. Witnesses: Craven Crowell, Chmn., TVA, accompanied by Johnny Hayes and William Kennoy, Dirs.; John Hatmaker, Chmn, Tenn. Valley Industrial Committee; Sam Head, Jr., V.P., Tenn. Valley Public Power Assoc.; Jan Jones, Exec. Dir., Tenn. River Valley Assoc.; Miles Mennell, Exec. Dir., Assoc. of Tenn. Valley Governments; and David Ratcliffe, Co-Chairman, TVA Watch.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the United States represents one of the few successful examples of comprehensive river basin development. Established to guide the development of the resources within the Tennessee River Basin, TVA operates a wide variety of water, power, economic development, and environmental programs within the region. This report presents an overview of TVA's growth and development, its institutions, and its operational programs.