33 CFR § 245.60 - Reimbursement for removal costs.

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title: "33 CFR § 245.60 - Reimbursement for removal costs."
title_number: 33
title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
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section_name: "Reimbursement for removal costs."
chapter_name: "CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE"
part_number: "245"
part_name: "REMOVAL OF WRECKS AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS"
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# 245.60 Reimbursement for removal costs.

The Corps of Engineers will seek reimbursement from the owner, operator, or lessee, if identified, for all removal and disposal costs in excess of the value of the recovered vessel (or other obstruction) and cargo.