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Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899

Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899

“Under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, a USACE permit is required for work or structures in, over, or under navigable waters of the United States. Navigable waters of the United States typically include larger rivers, larger freshwater lakes, tidal waters, and the ocean.”