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33 U.S.C. § 424 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 424. Establishment of pierhead or bulkhead lines in Newport Harbor, California
The Secretary of the Army is authorized and directed to fix and establish pierhead and bulkhead lines, either or both, at Newport Harbor, California, in accordance with plan dated United States Engineer Office, Los Angeles, California, March 25, 1913, and entitled “Newport Bay, California”, showing harbor lines, beyond which no piers, wharfs, bulkheads, or other works shall be extended or deposit made, except under such regulations as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Secretary of the Army.
(July 27, 1916, ch. 260, § 3, 39 Stat. 411; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section is from act July 27, 1916, popularly known as the “Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1916”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Department of War designated Department of the Army and title of Secretary of War changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501. Section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, was repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956, enacted “Title 10, Armed Forces” which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued Department of the Army under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Army.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions, powers, and duties of Secretary of the Army and other offices and officers of Department of the Army under section 401 of this title to extent that they relate generally to location and clearances of bridges and causeways in navigable waters of United States transferred to and vested in Secretary of Transportation by Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(g)(6)(A), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 941, which created Department of Transportation. Pub. L. 97–449 amended section 401 of this title to reflect transfer made by section 6(g)(6)(A) of Pub. L. 89–670, and repealed section 6(g)(6)(A).
33 U.S.C. § 424a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 424a. Modification of harbor lines in Newport Harbor, California
The Secretary of the Army is authorized to modify from time to time, the harbor lines at Newport Harbor, California, established in pursuance of section 424 of this title: Provided, That in his opinion such modification will not injuriously affect the interests of navigation.
(Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 467, § 10, 43 Stat. 1197; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Department of War designated Department of the Army and title of Secretary of War changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501. Section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, was repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956, enacted “Title 10, Armed Forces” which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued Department of the Army under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Army.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions, powers, and duties of Secretary of the Army and other offices and officers of Department of the Army under section 401 of this title to extent that they relate generally to location and clearances of bridges and causeways in navigable waters of United States transferred to and vested in Secretary of Transportation by Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(g)(6)(A), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 941, which created Department of Transportation. Pub. L. 97–449 amended section 401 of this title to reflect transfer made by section 6(g)(6)(A) of Pub. L. 89–670, and repealed section 6(g)(6)(A).
33 U.S.C. § 425 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 425. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, act June 7, 1924, ch. 316, § 9, 43 Stat. 606, directed Secretary of War to investigate depositing of polluting substances into navigable streams and report the results to Congress not later than two years from June 7, 1924.
33 U.S.C. § 426–1 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426–1. Coastal Engineering Research Center; establishment; powers and functions
There shall be established under the Chief of Engineers, United States Army, a Coastal Engineering Research Center which, except as hereinafter provided in section 426–3 of this title, shall be vested with all the functions of the Beach Erosion Board, including the authority to make general investigations as provided in section 426a of this title, and such additional functions as the Chief of Engineers may assign.
(Pub. L. 88–172, § 1, Nov. 7, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of section 1 of Pub. L. 88–172. The remainder of said section 1, abolishing the Beach Erosion Board, is classified as a note under section 426 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Abolition of Beach Erosion Board
text: Section 1 of Pub. L. 88–172 abolished Beach Erosion Board, and is set out as a note under section 426 of this title. For the transfer of certain functions of said Board to Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, see section 426–3 of this title. For termination of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors 180 days after Oct. 31, 1992, and reassignment of duties and responsibilities by Secretary of Army, see section 223 of Pub. L. 102–580, set out as a note under section 541 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426–2 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426–2. Board on Coastal Engineering Research
The functions of the Coastal Engineering Research Center established by section 426–1 of this title, shall be conducted with the guidance and advice of a Board on Coastal Engineering Research, constituted by the Chief of Engineers in the same manner as the present Beach Erosion Board.
(Pub. L. 88–172, § 2, Nov. 7, 1963, 77 Stat. 305.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Compensation of Board
text: Pub. L. 91–611, title I, § 105, Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1819, provided that: “The civilian members of the Board on Coastal Engineering Research authorized by the Act of November 7, 1963 (33 U.S.C. 426–2) may be paid at rates not to exceed the daily equivalent of the rate for GS–18 for each day of attendance at Board meetings, not to exceed thirty days per year, in addition to the traveling and other necessary expenses connected with their duties on the Board in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5703(b), (d), and 5707.”
[References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.]
heading: Abolition of Beach Erosion Board
text: Section 1 of Pub. L. 88–172 abolished Beach Erosion Board, and is set out as a note under section 426 of this title. For transfer of functions of Board to Coastal Engineering Research Center and Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, see sections 426–1 and 426–3 of this title. For termination of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors 180 days after Oct. 31, 1992, and reassignment of duties and responsibilities by Secretary of Army, see section 223 of Pub. L. 102–580, set out as a note under section 541 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426–3 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426–3. Transfer of functions of Beach Erosion Board
All functions of the Beach Erosion Board pertaining to review of reports of investigations made concerning erosion of the shores of coastal and lake waters, and the protection of such shores, are hereby transferred to the Board established by section 541 of this title, referred to as the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors.
(Pub. L. 88–172, § 3, Nov. 7, 1963, 77 Stat. 305.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors and Reassignment of Duties and Responsibilities
text: For termination of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors 180 days after Oct. 31, 1992, and reassignment of duties and responsibilities by Secretary of Army, see section 223 of Pub. L. 102–580, set out as a note under section 541 of this title.
heading: Abolition of Beach Erosion Board
text: Section 1 of Pub. L. 88–172 abolished Beach Erosion Board, and is set out as a note under section 426 of this title. For transfer of certain functions of Board to Coastal Engineering Research Center, see section 426–1 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426a. Additional investigations concerning erosion of shores of coastal and lake waters; payment of costs; “shores” defined
In addition to participating in cooperative investigations and studies with agencies of the various States as authorized in section 426 of this title, it shall be the duty of the Chief of Engineers, through the Coastal Engineering Research Center, to make general investigations with a view to preventing erosion of the shores of the United States by waves and currents and determining the most suitable methods for the protection, restoration, and development of beaches; and to publish from time to time such useful data and information concerning the erosion and protection of beaches and shore lines as the Center may deem to be of value to the people of the United States. The cost of the general investigations authorized by sections 426a to 426d of this title shall be borne wholly by the United States. As used in said sections, the word “shores” includes the shore lines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, and estuaries and bays directly connected therewith.
(July 31, 1945, ch. 334, § 1, 59 Stat. 508; Pub. L. 88–172, § 1, Nov. 7, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Coastal Engineering Research Center has been substituted for Beach Erosion Board pursuant to Pub. L. 88–172, § 1, providing in part for the abolition of the Beach Erosion Board, which is set out as a note under section 426 of this title. For transfer of investigatory functions of the Beach Erosion Board to the Coastal Engineering Research Center, see section 426–1 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426b (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426b. Applicability of existing laws; projects referred to Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors
All provisions of existing law relating to examinations and surveys and to works of improvement of rivers and harbors shall apply, insofar as practicable, to examinations and surveys and to works of improvement relating to shore protection; except that all projects having to do with shore protection shall be referred for consideration and recommendation to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors.
(July 31, 1945, ch. 334, § 2, 59 Stat. 508; Pub. L. 88–172, § 1, Nov. 7, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Provision for the referral of projects having to do with shore protection for consideration and recommendation to the Beach Erosion Board have been omitted as obsolete in view of the abolition of the Beach Erosion Board and the transfer of its review function to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors by Pub. L. 88–172, § 1. See section 426–3 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors and Reassignment of Duties and Responsibilities
text: For termination of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors 180 days after Oct. 31, 1992, and reassignment of duties and responsibilities by Secretary of Army, see section 223 of Pub. L. 102–580, set out as a note under section 541 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426c (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426c. Report by Coastal Engineering Research Center
The Coastal Engineering Research Center, in making its report on any cooperative investigation and studies under the provisions of section 426 of this title, relating to shore protection work shall, in addition to any other matters upon which it may be required to report, state its opinion as to (a) the advisability of adopting the project; (b) what public interest, if any, is involved in the proposed improvement; and (c) what share of the expense, if any, should be borne by the United States.
(July 31, 1945, ch. 334, § 3, 59 Stat. 508; Pub. L. 88–172, § 1, Nov. 7, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Coastal Engineering Research Center has been substituted for Beach Erosion Board pursuant to Pub. L. 88–172, § 1, providing in part for the abolition of the Beach Erosion Board, which is set out as a note under section 426 of this title. For transfer of investigatory functions of the Beach Erosion Board to the Coastal Engineering Research Center see section 426–1 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426e–1 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426e–1. Shore protection projects
(a) In general
In accordance with the Act of July 3, 1930 (33 U.S.C. 426) of this title, and notwithstanding administrative actions, it is the policy of the United States to promote beach nourishment for the purposes of flood damage reduction and hurricane and storm damage reduction and related research that encourage the protection, restoration, and enhancement of sandy beaches, including beach restoration and periodic beach renourishment for a period of 50 years, on a comprehensive and coordinated basis by the Federal Government, States, localities, and private enterprises.
(b) Preference
In carrying out the policy under subsection (a), preference shall be given to—
(1) areas in which there has been a Federal investment of funds for the purposes described in subsection (a); and
(2) areas with respect to which the need for prevention or mitigation of damage to shores and beaches is attributable to Federal navigation projects or other Federal activities.
(c) Applicability
The Secretary shall apply the policy under subsection (a) to each shore protection and beach renourishment project (including shore protection and beach renourishment projects constructed before November 8, 2007).
(Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2018, Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1077.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Act of July 3, 1930, referred to in subsec. (a), is act July 3, 1930, ch. 847, 46 Stat. 918. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 110–114, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426e–2 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426e–2. Clarification of munition disposal authorities
(a) In general
The Secretary may, at full Federal expense, implement any response action the Secretary determines to be necessary at a site where—
(1) the Secretary has carried out a project under civil works authority of the Secretary that includes placing sand on a beach; and
(2) as a result of the project described in paragraph (1), military munitions that were originally released as a result of Department of Defense activities are deposited on the beach, posing a threat to human health or the environment.
(b) Response action funding
A response action described in subsection (a) shall be reimbursed from amounts made available to the agency within the Department of Defense responsible for the original release of the munitions.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1027, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1230; Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1154, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1663.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–322, § 1154(1), inserted “, at full Federal expense,” after “The Secretary may” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–322, § 1154(2), substituted “reimbursed” for “funded”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426g–1 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426g–1. State and regional plans
The Secretary may—
(1) cooperate with any State in the preparation of a comprehensive State or regional plan for the conservation of coastal resources located within the boundaries of the State;
(2) encourage State participation in the implementation of the plan; and
(3) submit to Congress reports and recommendations with respect to appropriate Federal participation in carrying out the plan.
(Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 960, § 4, as added Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 227(d)(2), Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3700.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 4 of act Aug. 13, 1946, was renumbered section 5 of that act, and was classified to section 426h of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–303.
33 U.S.C. § 426i–2 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426i–2. National coastal data bank
(1) Establishment of data bank
Not later than 2 years after August 17, 1999, the Secretary shall establish a national coastal data bank containing data on the geophysical and climatological characteristics of the shores of the United States.
(2) Content
To the extent practicable, the national coastal data bank shall include data regarding current and predicted shore positions, information on federally authorized shore protection projects, and data on the movement of sand along the shores of the United States, including impediments to such movement caused by natural and manmade features.
(3) Access
The national coastal data bank shall be made readily accessible to the public.
(Pub. L. 106–53, title II, § 215(d), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 293.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 106–53, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426j (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426j. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2037(b)(1), Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1096
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–587, § 145, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2931; Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 933, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4197; Pub. L. 100–676, § 35, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4031; Pub. L. 102–580, title II, § 207, Oct. 31, 1992, 106 Stat. 4829; Pub. L. 106–53, title II, § 217(a), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 294, related to placement on State beaches of sand dredged in constructing and maintaining navigation inlets and channels adjacent to such beaches.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Existing Projects
text: Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2037(b)(2), Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1096, provided that: “The Secretary [of the Army] may complete any project being carried out under section 145 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 [this section] on the day before the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 8, 2007].”
33 U.S.C. § 426n (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426n. Technical assistance to States and local governments; cost sharing
(a) Upon request of the Governor of a State, or the appropriate official of local government, the Secretary is authorized to provide designs, plans, and specifications, and such other technical assistance as he deems advisable to such State or local government for its use in carrying out—
(1) projects for removing accumulated snags and other debris, and clearing and straightening channels in navigable streams and tributaries thereof; and
(2) projects for renovating navigable streams and tributaries thereof by means of predominantly nonstructural methods judged by the Secretary to be cost effective, for the purpose of improved drainage, water quality, and habitat diversity.
(b) The non-Federal share of the cost of any designs, plans, specifications or technical assistance provided under subsection (a) shall be 50 percent.
(Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 942, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4199.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426o (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426o. Great Lakes material disposal
In planning and implementing any navigation project (including maintenance thereof) on the Great Lakes and adjacent waters, the Secretary shall consult and cooperate with concerned States in selecting disposal areas for dredged material which is suitable for beach nourishment.
(Pub. L. 99–662, title XI, § 1154, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4256.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426o–1 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426o–1. Great Lakes dredging levels adjustment
(a) Definition of Great Lake
In this section, the term “Great Lake” means Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair), Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario (including the St. Lawrence River to the 45th parallel of latitude).
(b) Dredging levels
In operating and maintaining Federal channels and harbors of, and the connecting channels between, the Great Lakes, the Secretary shall conduct such dredging as is necessary to ensure minimal operation depths consistent with the original authorized depths of the channels and harbors when water levels in the Great Lakes are, or are forecast to be, below the International Great Lakes Datum of 1985.
(Pub. L. 106–541, title III, § 343, Dec. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 2613.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 106–541, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 426o–2 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 426o–2. Great Lakes navigation and protection
(a) Great Lakes navigation
Using available funds, the Secretary shall expedite the operation and maintenance, including dredging, of the navigation features of the Great Lakes and Connecting Channels for the purpose of supporting commercial navigation to authorized project depths.
(b) Great Lakes pilot project
Using available funds, the Director of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, in coordination with the Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall carry out a pilot project, on an emergency basis, to control and prevent further spreading of viral hemorrhagic septicemia in the Great Lakes and Connecting Channels.
(c) Great Lakes and Connecting Channels defined
In this section, the term “Great Lakes and Connecting Channels” includes Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, and Ontario, all connecting waters between and among such lakes used for commercial navigation, any navigation features in such lakes or waters that are a Federal operation or maintenance responsibility, and areas of the Saint Lawrence River that are operated or maintained by the Federal Government for commercial navigation.
(Pub. L. 110–114, title V, § 5014, Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1195.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 110–114, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.