33 U.S.C. § 2071 : US Code - Section 2071: Inland navigation rules

Search 33 U.S.C. § 2071 : US Code - Section 2071: Inland navigation rules

The Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is
operating may issue inland navigation regulations applicable to all
vessels upon the inland waters of the United States and technical
annexes that are as consistent as possible with the respective
annexes to the International Regulations.