Executive Order 8729

Correcting Executive Orders Nos. 8680, 8682, and 8683 of February 14, 1941, Establishing Certain Naval Defensive Sea Areas and Naval Airspace Reservations

Ordered by Franklin Roosevelt on April 2, 1941

Summary

Corrects language in three prior EOs from February 14, 1941, clarifying definition of territorial waters for naval defensive sea areas and naval airspace reservations. Specifies territorial waters extend between extreme high-water marks and three-mile marine boundaries, resolving ambiguity in original wording.

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