Document: 420 U.S. 531 95 S.Ct. 1162. 43 L.Ed.2d 375 UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff,v.State FLORIDA. No. 52, Orig. Argued Feb. 25, 1975. Decided March 17, Keith A. Jones, Washington, D.C., for plaintiff. Robert L. Shevin, Atty. Gen., defendant. PER CURIAM. 1 Before the Court consideration are exceptions State Florida and United States to Report Special Master filed February 19, 1974. Oral argument has been had. 2 The case consolidates two proceedings. In first, seeks a decree defining seaward boundary submerged lands Continental Shelf in Atlantic Ocean which rights natural resources. v. Maine, 395 955, 89 2095, 23 743. (1969). second, seek more specifically than does entered Louisiana, 364 502, 81 258, 5 247 (1960), Gulf Mexico 403 949, 91 2272, 29 861 (1971). 3 its Report, maintains that his recommendations should have recognized said boundaries extend defined State's 1868 Constitution, rather limits specified Submerged Lands Act 1953, § 2(b), 67 Stat. 29, U.S.C. 1301(b); Keys Straits southwest longitude 25 40 N. part Mexico, Ocean; erred construing Constitution as between Dry Tortugas Islands Cape Romano; failing recognize 'Florida Bay' historic bay thus inland waters State. 4 Having considered each these exceptions, we conclude they correctly answered Master. therefore overruled. recommending recognition portion Bay 'juridical' drawing 'closing lines' around three groups islands make up Keys. It appears were made without benefit contentions now advanced by opposing presented Florida. referred prompt consideration. He is authorized conduct any supplemental proceedings he may find useful with respect requested file report restricted issues raised those exceptions. 6 so ordered. 7 Exceptions 8 Mr. Justice DOUGLAS took no or decision this case.

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