§3207 — Title 16 Conservation | U.S. Code

Summary

Keeps the United States’ existing powers and water laws the same. It does not change any law about using or claiming water on lands in Alaska. It does not change whether the Federal government or a State has authority, responsibility, or rights over water development or control. It does not cancel or alter existing laws that govern federal agencies’ roles in building, licensing, or regulating water projects, except where the Act clearly says otherwise.

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.

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.

§3207 Effect on Existing Rights; Water Resources