Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§3207 Effect on existing rights; water resources
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 51— - ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VI— - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › § 3207
Summary
The Act does not take away the United States’ power over water rights or water use on lands in Alaska. It does not change federal or state roles in water projects, and it leaves existing federal water laws alone unless the Act clearly says otherwise.
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Title 16, §3207
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Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting or restricting the power and authority of the United States or— (1)
(2)as expanding or diminishing Federal or State jurisdiction, responsibility, interests, or rights in water resources development or control, or
(3)as superseding, modifying, or repealing, except as specifically set forth in this Act, existing laws applicable to the various Federal agencies which are authorized to develop or participate in the development of water resources or to exercise licensing or regulatory functions in relation thereto.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This Act, referred to in provision preceding par. (1) and par. (3), is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371, known as the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title
note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 3207
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73