Section 1701, Pub. L. 88–183, § 1 , Nov. 20, 1963 , 77 Stat. 338 , related to authority of Secretary of the Interior to transfer tidelands , submerged lands, and filled lands to governments of Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa with certain restrictions and conditions. See section 1705 of this title . Section 1702, Pub. L. 88–183, § 2 , Nov. 20, 1963 , 77 Stat. 339 , related to administrative responsibility of Secretary of the Interior for tidelands , submerged lands, and filled lands in adjacent to Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. See sections 1705 to 1708 of this title. Section 1703, Pub. L. 88–183, § 3 , Nov. 20, 1963 , 77 Stat. 339 , related to certain rights reserved for the United States for purposes of defense, navigation, flood control, commerce and international affairs. See section 1706 of this title .