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.)