Section 22.28 Navigable Waters

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2. (§22.28) Navigable Waters

Defining "navigable waters of the United States" looms basic in the determination of coverage. If it is assumed that the injury was occasioned directly on a body of water, whether the body of water is, in fact, navigable determines whether LHWCA applies. Navigable means if the body of water, by itself or through connection with other waters, forms or affords a continuance channel or highway for commerce among the states or with foreign countries, or whether by reasonable...