§ 4309. — Savings provision.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4309]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 63--FEDERAL CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION
Sec. 4309. Savings provision
(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.
(Pub. L. 100-691, Sec. 10, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4551.)
