16 U.S.C. § 6885

Rule of construction

Edition 2026

Nothing in this chapter may be construed—
(1) to modify or alter the definition of the term “navigable waters” under any provision of Federal law;
(2) to affect the jurisdiction or authority of Federal or State agencies to regulate navigable waters;
(3) to increase or diminish the responsibility or authority of Federal or State agencies or Indian Tribes to manage fisheries under existing law;
(4) to satisfy any requirement for government-to-government consultation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations; or
(5) to affect or modify any treaty or other right of any Indian Tribe.

Amendment history

(Pub. L. 119–116, § 6, Sept. 25, 2026, 140 Stat. 1060.)

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