2016 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 63 - Federal Cave Resources Protection
Sec. 4309 - Savings provision

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 4309 (2016)
Section Name §4309. Savings provision
Section Text (a) Water

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the appropriation of water by any Federal, State, or local agency, Indian tribe, or any other entity or individual. Nor shall any provision of this chapter—

(1) affect the rights or jurisdiction of the United States, the States, Indian tribes, or other entities over waters of any river or stream or over any ground water resource;

(2) alter, amend, repeal, interpret, modify, or be in conflict with any interstate compact made by the States; or

(3) alter or establish the respective rights of States, the United States, Indian tribes, or any person with respect to any water or water-related right.

(b) Fish and wildlife

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the States with respect to fish and wildlife.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–691, §10, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4551.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 63 - FEDERAL CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION
Sec. 4309 - Savings provision
Contains section 4309
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 102 Stat. 4551
Public Law References Public Law 100-691
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