33 U.S.C. § 59c–3 — Queens County, New York

(a) Description of nonnavigable area: The area covered is in Long Island City, Queens County. It must not be submerged, and, as of October 12, 1996, it must lie between the south high-water line of Anable Basin (the "11th Street Basin") and the north high-water line of Newtown Creek, extending from the East River's 1996 high-water line out to the river's original high-water line. That area is declared nonnavigable waters of the United States. (b) Requirement that area be improved: (1) In general: The declaration only applies to the parts of the area in (a) that are, or will be, bulkheaded, filled, or otherwise covered by permanent structures or improvements, including parkland. (2) Applicability of Federal law: Any such improvement still must follow applicable federal laws, including sections 401 and 403 of this title, section 1344 (Clean Water Act permitting), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. (c) Expiration date: The declaration expires for any part of the area that: (1) is not bulkheaded, filled, or otherwise covered by a permanent structure or improvement (including parkland) within 20 years after October 12, 1996; or (2) needs an improvement under (b)(2) that requires a federal permit, if that work does not begin within 5 years after the permit is issued.