Federal · Title 10 — Armed Forces
10 U.S.C. § 8822: Admiralty claims against the United States
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damage caused by a vessel in the naval service or by other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Navy; compensation for towage and salvage service, including contract salvage, rendered to a vessel in the naval service or to other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Navy; or damage caused by a maritime tort committed by any agent or employee of the Department of the Navy or by property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Navy. If a claim under this section is settled or compromised for more than $15,000,000, the Secretary shall certify it to Congress. In any case where the amount to be paid is not more than $1,000,000, the Secretary may delegate his authority under this section to any person designated by him. Upon acceptance of payment by the claimant, the settlement or compromise of a claim under this section is final and conclusive notwithstanding any other provision of law.
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