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title_name: "NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS"
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# 33 U.S.C. § 623 - Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 1(57), 65 Stat. 703

## Notes

Section, act Aug. 11, 1888, ch. 860, § 3, 25 Stat. 423, related to letting of contracts to lowest responsible bidder.