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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 646. Admiralty claims against the United States
(a) The Secretary may consider, ascertain, adjust, determine,
compromise, or settle, and pay in an amount not more than $100,000,
an admiralty claim against the United States for -
(1) damage caused by a vessel in the Coast Guard service or by
other property under the jurisdiction of the Department in which
the Coast Guard is operating;
(2) compensation for towage and salvage services, including
contract salvage, rendered to a vessel in the Coast Guard service
or to other property under the jurisdiction of the Department in
which the Coast Guard is operating; or
(3) damage caused by a maritime tort committed by an agent or
employee of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating
or by property under the jurisdiction of that Department.
(b) Upon acceptance of payment by the claimant, the settlement or
compromise of a claim under this section is final and conclusive
notwithstanding any other law.
(c) If a claim under this section is settled or compromised for
more than $100,000, the Secretary shall certify it to Congress.
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