Title 33, Chapter 9 — Protection of Navigable Waters and of Harbor and River Improvements Generally

Continuing authority programs

Construction of bridges, causeways, dams or dikes generally; exemptions

Construction of bridges, etc., over Illinois and Mississippi Canal

Obstruction of navigable waters generally; wharves; piers, etc.; excavations and filling in

Creation or continuance of obstruction of navigable waters

Lighting at docks and boat launching facilities

Establishment of harbor lines; conditions to grants for extension of piers, etc.

Establishment and modification of harbor lines on Potomac and Anacostia Rivers

Penalty for wrongful construction of bridges, piers, etc.; removal of structures

Deposit of refuse in navigable waters generally

Deposit of debris of mines and stamp works

Taking possession of, use of, or injury to harbor or river improvements

Expediting approval of modifications and alterations of projects by non-Federal interests

Obstruction of navigable waters by vessels; floating timber; marking and removal of sunken vessels

Exception as to floating loose timber, sack rafts, etc.; violation of regulations; penalty

Penalty for wrongful deposit of refuse; use of or injury to harbor improvements, and obstruction of navigable waters generally

Liability of masters, pilots, etc., and of vessels engaged in violations

Duty of United States attorneys and other Federal officers in enforcement of provisions; arrest of offenders

Vessel removal by Corps of Engineers

Summary removal of water craft obstructing navigation; liability of owner, lessee, or operator

Appropriations for removal of sunken water craft

Expenses of investigations by Department of the Army

Provisions for protection of New York Harbor unaffected

Regulation by Secretary governing transportation and dumping of dredgings, refuse, etc., into navigable waters; oyster lands; appropriations

Management practices to extend capacity and useful life of dredged material disposal areas

Piers and cribs on Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers

Deposit of refuse, etc., in Lake Michigan near Chicago

Modification and extension of harbor lines at Chicago

Establishment of pierhead and bulkhead lines in Wilmington Harbor, California

Establishment of pierhead or bulkhead lines in Newport Harbor, California

Modification of harbor lines in Newport Harbor, California

Omitted

Investigations concerning erosion of shores of coastal and lake waters

Coastal Engineering Research Center; establishment; powers and functions

Board on Coastal Engineering Research

Transfer of functions of Beach Erosion Board

Additional investigations concerning erosion of shores of coastal and lake waters; payment of costs; “shores” defined

Applicability of existing laws; projects referred to Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors

Report by Coastal Engineering Research Center

Payment of expenses

Federal aid in protection of shores

Shore protection projects

Clarification of munition disposal authorities

Coastal storm damage reduction contracts

Reimbursements

Storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program

State and regional plans

Repealed. Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2038(b), Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1100

Definitions

Shore damage prevention or mitigation

Repealed. Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1014(c)(2), June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1222

National coastal data bank

Repealed. Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2037(b)(1), Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1096

Five year demonstration program to temporarily increase diversion of water from Lake Michigan at Chicago, Illinois

Protection of Lake Ontario

Collection and removal of drift and debris from publicly maintained commercial boat harbors and adjacent land and water areas

Technical assistance to States and local governments; cost sharing

Great Lakes material disposal

Great Lakes dredging levels adjustment

Great Lakes navigation and protection

Corps of Engineers

Repealed. July 31, 1945, ch. 334, § 5, 59 Stat. 508

Repealed. Pub. L. 91–224, title I, § 108, Apr. 3, 1970, 84 Stat. 113

Deposit of refuse prohibited; penalty

Liability of officers of towing vessel

Permit for dumping; penalty for taking or towing boat or scow without permit

Dumping at other place than designated dumping grounds; penalty; person liable; excuses for deviation

Equipment and marking of boats or scows

Inspectors; appointment, powers, and duties

Bribery of inspector; penalty

Return of permit; penalty for failure to return

Disposition of dredged matter; persons liable; penalty

Liability of vessel

Supervisor of harbor; appointment and duties

Harbors subject to this subchapter

Waters included within subchapter

Taking shellfish or otherwise interfering with navigation in New York Harbor channels; penalty; arrest and procedure

Regulations for navigation of Ambrose Channel; exclusion of tows and sailing vessels

Consent of Congress to obstruction of waters by New York City

Repealed. Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 1636, 31 Stat. 1434

Authority to dredge; riparian rights of United States

Transferred

Controversies involving construction or application of interstate compacts and pollution of waters

Transferred

Repealed. Pub. L. 91–224, title I, § 102, Apr. 3, 1970, 84 Stat. 91

Definitions

Inspection of dams

Investigation reports to Governors

Determination of danger to human life and property

National inventory of dams and low-head dams

Interagency Committee on Dam Safety

National dam safety program

Lock and dam security

Rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams

Research

Dam safety training

Public awareness and outreach for dam safety

Reports

Statutory construction

Authorization of appropriations

Repealed. Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 215(c)(2), Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3685

Recovery of dam modification costs required for safety purposes

Repealed. Pub. L. 118–272, div. A, title I, § 1132(e), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3024