§ 535 Congressional consent to construction, maintenance, and operation of international bridges; conditions of consent
§ 535a Congressional consent to State agreements with Canada and Mexico; Secretary of State’s approval of agreements
§ 535b Presidential approval; recommendations of Federal officials
§ 535c Approval of Secretary; commencement and completion requirements; extension of time limits
§ 535e Ownership
§ 535f Applicability of provisions
§ 535g Federal navigable waters and commerce jurisdiction unaffected
§ 535i Reservation of right to alter or repeal

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