An Enduring Anachronism: Arguments for the Repeal of the (Sec)702c Immunity Provision of the Flood Control Act of 1928

Hofmann, Kent C., Texas Law Review

An Enduring Anachronism:

Arguments for the Repeal of the 702c Immunity Provision of the Flood Control Act of 1928 I. Introduction

The Ninth Circuit's recent decision in Central Green Co. v. United States` has highlighted the immunity enjoyed by the federal government from damages stemming from activities and events at federal flood control projects. Congress created this immunity by including it in section 702c (702c) of the Flood Control Act of 1928 (FCA). The decision mentioned above has focused attention on 702c because it notes the four-way split that has developed among federal circuits regarding the approaches taken in applying this grant of immunity.3 This Note …

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Publication information: Article title: An Enduring Anachronism: Arguments for the Repeal of the (Sec)702c Immunity Provision of the Flood Control Act of 1928. Contributors: Hofmann, Kent C. - Author. Journal title: Texas Law Review. Volume: 79. Issue: 3 Publication date: February 2001. Page number: 791+. © University of Texas, Austin, School of Law Publications, Inc. Dec 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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