Yes, they will. I know there is misinformation out there that, because they are named and there is talk about removal of named works, the interpretation is that therefore these obvious obstacles to navigation would not continue to be reviewed under our legislation. But that is not the case. The removal of “named” works, which is how the amendment is worded, is simply removing treating these things with any special accord and rather treating them like any other obstacle that could potentially be placed in the water in the way of navigation; that is, equitably, against the same standards, and most specifically, according to the degree of impact upon navigation. These items would definitely continue to be reviewed under the legislation and have to meet the same benchmarks as all other works placed in navigable water.
On February 23rd, 2009. See this statement in context.