§ 3.2.4. Rivers and Harbors Act  


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  • Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 - Allows the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to regulate the navigable waters of the United States (WOUS). Section 9 (33 USC 401) prohibits the construction of any dam or dike across any navigable WOUS without a permit from the USACE. Section 10 (33 USC 403) prohibits the unauthorized obstruction, alteration, work affecting the course, location, condition, or physical capacity of any WOUS is unlawful unless the work has been reviewed and approved by the USACE.