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§3344 Construction with other laws

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 52— - SALMON AND STEELHEAD CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - MISCELLANEOUS › § 3344

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

It does not take away or reduce federal, state, or tribal powers or duties over improving and managing natural resources or over controlling water, underwater land, or navigable waters. It also does not limit Congress’s power to approve and pay for projects. Nothing here replaces, changes, or cancels other laws that apply, unless the chapter itself says so.

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Title 16, §3344

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed—
(1)to diminish Federal, State, or tribal jurisdiction, responsibility, or rights in the field of resource enhancement and management, or control of water resources, submerged lands, or navigable waters; nor to limit the authority of Congress to authorize and fund projects; or
(2)as superseding, modifying, or repealing any existing applicable law, except as provided for in this section.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 3344

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Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73