Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§426o Great Lakes Material Disposal
Title 33 › CHAPTER 9 — PROTECTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OF HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY › SUBCHAPTER I — IN GENERAL › § 426o
Summary
When planning or carrying out any navigation project, including maintenance, on the Great Lakes and nearby waters, the Secretary must talk and work with the States involved to choose places to dispose of dredged material that can be used to nourish beaches.
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Title 33, §426o
Navigation and Navigable Waters, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In planning and implementing any navigation project (including maintenance thereof) on the Great Lakes and adjacent waters, the Secretary shall consult and cooperate with concerned States in selecting disposal areas for dredged material which is suitable for beach nourishment.
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“Secretary” Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2201 of this title.
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33 U.S.C. § 426o
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102