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32 CFR 537.17: Scope for civil works claims of maritime nature.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 32—National Defense
- Subtitle A—Department of Defense
- CHAPTER V—DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
- SUBCHAPTER B—CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
- PART 537—CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES
Under the River and Harbors Act (33 U.S.C. 408), the United States has the right to recover fines, penalties, forfeitures and other special remedies in addition to compensation for damage to civil works structures such as a lock or dam. However, claims arising under 10 U.S.C. 4804 are limited to recovery of actual damage to Corps of Engineers (COE) civil works structures.
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