Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 536.118 — Related Statutes For Maritime Claims
32 C.F.R. § 536.118
(a) The AMCSA permits the settlement of claims that would ordinarily fall under the Suits in Admiralty Act (SIAA), 46 U.S.C. app. 741-752; the Public Vessels Act (PVA), 46 U.S.C. app. 781-790; or the Admiralty Extension Act (AEA), 46 U.S.C. app. 740. Outside the United States the AMCSA may be used to settle admiralty claims in lieu of the Military Claims Act or Foreign Claims Act. Within the United States, filing under the AMCSA is not mandatory for causes of action as it is for the SIAA or PVA.
(b) Similar maritime claims settlement authority is exercised by the Department of the Navy under 10 U.S.C. 7363 and 7621-23 and by the Department of the Air Force under 10 U.S.C. 9801-9804 and 9806.
Authorizing Statute
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Settlement: final and conclusive10 U.S.C. § 2735
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Cooperation with other Government agencies39 U.S.C. § 411
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Art. 139. Redress of injuries to property10 U.S.C. § 939
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Property loss; personal injury or death: advance payment10 U.S.C. § 2736
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Definition10 U.S.C. § 2731
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Definitions10 U.S.C. § 4801
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Defense of certain suits arising out of legal malpractice10 U.S.C. § 1054
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Defense of certain suits arising out of medical malpractice10 U.S.C. § 1089
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Final decisions of district courts28 U.S.C. § 1291