Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 9. Protection of Navigable Waters and of Harbor and River Improvements Generally
103 sections
Subchapter I — In General
- 400Continuing authority programs
- 401Construction of bridges, causeways, dams or dikes generally; exemptions
- 402Construction of bridges, etc., over Illinois and Mississippi Canal
- 403Obstruction of navigable waters generally; wharves; piers, etc.; excavations and filling in
- 403aCreation or continuance of obstruction of navigable waters
- 403bLighting at docks and boat launching facilities
- 404Establishment of harbor lines; conditions to grants for extension of piers, etc.
- 405Establishment and modification of harbor lines on Potomac and Anacostia Rivers
- 406Penalty for wrongful construction of bridges, piers, etc.; removal of structures
- 407Deposit of refuse in navigable waters generally
- 407aDeposit of debris of mines and stamp works
- 408Taking possession of, use of, or injury to harbor or river improvements
- 408aExpediting approval of modifications and alterations of projects by non-Federal interests
- 409Obstruction of navigable waters by vessels; floating timber; marking and removal of sunken vessels
- 410Exception as to floating loose timber, sack rafts, etc.; violation of regulations; penalty
- 411Penalty for wrongful deposit of refuse; use of or injury to harbor improvements, and obstruction of navigable waters generally
- 412Liability of masters, pilots, etc., and of vessels engaged in violations
- 413Duty of United States attorneys and other Federal officers in enforcement of provisions; arrest of offenders
- 414Vessel removal by Corps of Engineers
- 415Summary removal of water craft obstructing navigation; liability of owner, lessee, or operator
- 416Appropriations for removal of sunken water craft
- 417Expenses of investigations by Department of the Army
- 418Provisions for protection of New York Harbor unaffected
- 419Regulation by Secretary governing transportation and dumping of dredgings, refuse, etc., into navigable waters; oyster lands; appropriations
- 419aManagement practices to extend capacity and useful life of dredged material disposal areas
- 420Piers and cribs on Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers
- 421Deposit of refuse, etc., in Lake Michigan near Chicago
- 422Modification and extension of harbor lines at Chicago
- 423Establishment of pierhead and bulkhead lines in Wilmington Harbor, California
- 424Establishment of pierhead or bulkhead lines in Newport Harbor, California
- 424aModification of harbor lines in Newport Harbor, California
- 425Omitted
- 426Investigations concerning erosion of shores of coastal and lake waters
- 426–1Coastal Engineering Research Center; establishment; powers and functions
- 426–2Board on Coastal Engineering Research
- 426–3Transfer of functions of Beach Erosion Board
- 426aAdditional investigations concerning erosion of shores of coastal and lake waters; payment of costs; “shores” defined
- 426bApplicability of existing laws; projects referred to Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors
- 426cReport by Coastal Engineering Research Center
- 426dPayment of expenses
- 426eFederal aid in protection of shores
- 426e–1Shore protection projects
- 426e–2Clarification of munition disposal authorities
- 426e–3Coastal storm damage reduction contracts
- 426fReimbursements
- 426gStorm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program
- 426g–1State and regional plans
- 426hRepealed. Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2038(b)
- 426h–1Definitions
- 426iShore damage prevention or mitigation
- 426i–1Repealed. Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1014(c)(2)
- 426i–2National coastal data bank
- 426jRepealed. Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2037(b)(1)
- 426kFive year demonstration program to temporarily increase diversion of water from Lake Michigan at Chicago, Illinois
- 426lProtection of Lake Ontario
- 426mCollection and removal of drift and debris from publicly maintained commercial boat harbors and adjacent land and water areas
- 426nTechnical assistance to States and local governments; cost sharing
- 426oGreat Lakes material disposal
- 426o–1Great Lakes dredging levels adjustment
- 426o–2Great Lakes navigation and protection
- 426pCorps of Engineers
- 427 to 430Repealed. July 31, 1945, ch. 334, § 5
Subchapter II — Oil Pollution of Coastal Waters
Subchapter III — New York Harbor, Harbor of Hampton Roads, and Harbor of Baltimore
- 441Deposit of refuse prohibited; penalty
- 442Liability of officers of towing vessel
- 443Permit for dumping; penalty for taking or towing boat or scow without permit
- 444Dumping at other place than designated dumping grounds; penalty; person liable; excuses for deviation
- 445Equipment and marking of boats or scows
- 446Inspectors; appointment, powers, and duties
- 447Bribery of inspector; penalty
- 448Return of permit; penalty for failure to return
- 449Disposition of dredged matter; persons liable; penalty
- 450Liability of vessel
- 451Supervisor of harbor; appointment and duties
- 451aHarbors subject to this subchapter
- 451bWaters included within subchapter
- 452Taking shellfish or otherwise interfering with navigation in New York Harbor channels; penalty; arrest and procedure
- 453Regulations for navigation of Ambrose Channel; exclusion of tows and sailing vessels
- 454Consent of Congress to obstruction of waters by New York City
Subchapter IV — Potomac River and Tributaries in District of Columbia
Subchapter V — Navigable Waters of Maryland
Subchapter VI — Water Pollution Control
Subchapter VII — Dam Inspection Program
- 467Definitions
- 467aInspection of dams
- 467bInvestigation reports to Governors
- 467cDetermination of danger to human life and property
- 467dNational inventory of dams and low-head dams
- 467eInteragency Committee on Dam Safety
- 467fNational dam safety program
- 467f–1Lock and dam security
- 467f–2Rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams
- 467gResearch
- 467g–1Dam safety training
- 467g–2Public awareness and outreach for dam safety
- 467hReports
- 467iStatutory construction
- 467jAuthorization of appropriations
- 467k to 467mRepealed. Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 215(c)(2)
- 467nRecovery of dam modification costs required for safety purposes
- 467oRepealed. Pub. L. 118–272, div. A, title I, § 1132(e)