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Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899

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Responsible Agency/Bureau
Project Type
All
Activity/Trigger
Authorization for work or placement of structures affecting course, location, condition, or capacity of navigable waters of United States.
Description

“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.”

Statute/Regulations
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) Section 10 (33 USC 403) (33 CFR Parts 320-332)
Editorial Category