navigable waters of the United States
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Definitions from Case Law
From 77 U.S. 557 - The Daniel Ball · 1870Most cited · 939 citing opinions
they constitute navigable waters of the United States within the meaning of the acts of Congress, in contradistinction from the navigable waters of the States, when they form in their ordinary condition by themselves, or by uniting with other waters, a continued highway over which commerce is or may be carried on with other States or foreign countries in the customary modes in which such commerce is conducted by water
United States Code
14 U.S.C. § 91 — as used in this section
As used in this section “navigable waters of the United States” includes all waters of the territorial sea of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988.
33 U.S.C. § 1222 — as used in this chapter
“Navigable waters of the United States” includes all waters of the territorial sea of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988.
33 U.S.C. § 471 — as used in this section
As used in this section “navigable waters of the United States” includes all waters of the territorial sea of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988.
42 U.S.C. § 9601 — in this section
The term “navigable waters” or “navigable waters of the United States” means the waters of the United States, including the territorial seas.
46 U.S.C. § 2101 — in this subtitle
“navigable waters of the United States” includes all waters of the territorial sea of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988.
46 U.S.C. § 4701 — in this chapter
“navigable waters of the United States” means waters of the United States, including the territorial sea.