waters covered under this chapter

(3) The term “waters covered under this chapter” means the navigable waters of the United States and the waters superjacent to the Outer Continental Shelf as defined in section 1331 of title 43 , to the extent such waters exist in or are adjacent to any State.

Source

33 USC § 2105(3)


Scoping language

For purposes of this chapter
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