Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§426–1 Coastal Engineering Research Center; Establishment; Powers and Functions
Title 33 › CHAPTER 9 — PROTECTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OF HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY › SUBCHAPTER I — IN GENERAL › § 426–1
Summary
Creates a Coastal Engineering Research Center under the Chief of Engineers. Assumes Beach Erosion Board powers, including investigations under 426a, except per 426–3.
Full Legal Text
Title 33, §426–1
Navigation and Navigable Waters, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
There shall be established under the Chief of Engineers, United States Army, a Coastal Engineering Research Center which, except as hereinafter provided in section 426–3 of this title, shall be vested with all the functions of the Beach Erosion Board, including the authority to make general investigations as provided in section 426a of this title, and such additional functions as the Chief of Engineers may assign.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of section 1 of Pub. L. 88–172. The remainder of said section 1, abolishing the Beach Erosion Board, is classified as a note under section 426 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of Beach Erosion Board section 1 of Pub. L. 88–172 abolished Beach Erosion Board, and is set out as a note under section 426 of this title. For the transfer of certain functions of said Board to Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, see section 426–3 of this title. For termination of Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors 180 days after Oct. 31, 1992, and reassignment of duties and responsibilities by Secretary of Army, see section 223 of Pub. L. 102–580, set out as a note under section 541 of this title.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 426–1
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102