33 U.S.C. § 59ii — Declaration of nonnavigability of a portion of the canal known as the James River and Kanawha Canal in Richmond, Virginia

(a) Canal declared nonnavigable: The part of the James River and Kanawha Canal in Richmond, Virginia, between the Great Ship Lock on the east and the Richmond city limits on the west, is declared a nonnavigable waterway of the United States for purposes of vessel documentation law (subtitle II of title 46). (b) Ensuring public safety: The Secretary of Transportation must give Richmond, or whoever it designates, whatever technical advice, information, and help it asks for, to make sure vessels on these waters are built, maintained, and operated safely. (c) Termination of declaration: (1) In general: The Secretary of Transportation may end the declaration in (a) by publishing a finding that vessels on these waters have not been built, maintained, and operated safely. (2) Public input: Before making that finding, the Secretary must (A) consult with relevant state and local officials on whether the finding is needed to protect safety and serves the public interest, and (B) give people who might be hurt by the finding a chance to comment and have a hearing on whether it is necessary.