From the U.S. Code Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [Laws in effect as of January 3, 2006] [CITE: 33USC521] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER 11--BRIDGES OVER NAVIGABLE WATERS SUBCHAPTER II--ALTERATION OF BRIDGES Sec. 521. Regulations and orders The Secretary is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations, and to make and issue such orders, as may be necessary or appropriate for carrying out the provisions of this subchapter. (June 21, 1940, ch. 409, Sec. 11, 54 Stat. 501.)