§ 540. Investigations and improvements; control by Department of the Army; wildlife conservation
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Federal investigations and improvements of rivers, harbors, and other waterways shall be under the jurisdiction of and shall be prosecuted by the Department of the Army under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, except as otherwise specifically provided by Act of Congress, which said investigations and improvements shall include a due regard for wildlife conservation.
(June 20, 1938, ch. 535, § 1, 52 Stat. 802; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501.)
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- June 20, 1938, ch. 535, § 1
- 52 Stat. 802
- July 26, 1947, ch. 343
- 61 Stat. 501
- Aug. 30, 1935, ch. 831
- 49 Stat. 1028
- Aug. 26, 1937, ch. 832
- 50 Stat. 844
- act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II
- act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
- 70A Stat. 641
- Pub. L. 94–587, § 158
- 90 Stat. 2933
- section 154 of Public Law 94–280
- Pub. L. 89–298, title III, § 314
- 79 Stat. 1096
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§ 540
Investigations and improvements; control by Department of the Army; wildlife conservation
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ActJune 20, 1938, ch. 535, § 1
Stat.52 Stat. 802
ActJuly 26, 1947, ch. 343
Stat.61 Stat. 501
ActAug. 30, 1935, ch. 831
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