(a) Water Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the appropriation of water by any Federal, State, or local agency, Indian tribe , or any other entity or individual. Nor shall any provision of this chapter— (1) affect the rights or jurisdiction of the United States, the States, Indian tribes , or other entities over waters of any river or stream or over any ground water resource; (2) alter, amend, repeal, interpret, modify, or be in conflict with any interstate compact made by the States; or (3) alter or establish the respective rights of States, the United States, Indian tribes , or any person with respect to any water or water-related right. (b) Fish and wildlife Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the States with respect to fish and wildlife. ( Pub. L. 100–691, § 10 , Nov. 18, 1988 , 102 Stat. 4551 .) CFR Title Parts 36 290 43 37