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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.329.5 General scope of determination

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The several factors which must be examined when making a determination whether a waterbody is a navigable water of the United States are discussed in detail below. Generally, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(a) Past, present, or potential presence of interstate or foreign commerce;

(b) Physical capabilities for use by commerce as in paragraph (a) of this section;  and

(c) Defined geographic limits of the waterbody.

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