HR 1346 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill limiting the power of the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the navigability of certain waters located wholly within the limits of one State.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stipulates that, in the case of any waters of the United States which are located wholly within a single State, the use of such waters prior to January 1, 1900, for transportation purposes in interstate commerce and the technological ability to make such waters navigable through extensive construction shall not be factors in determining the navigability of such waters with respect to specified laws relating to construction projects on such waterways and the deposit of refuse into such waters.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only