((a)) ** Effect on Federal and State laws** This chapter does not affect the application of any other Federal or State law, statutory or common, including the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 [ et seq., 1447 et seq.; et seq., 2801 et seq.] and the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( et seq.).16 U.S.C. 143133 U.S.C. 140142 U.S.C. 6901

((b)) ** Effect on foreign vessels** This chapter shall be carried out with respect to foreign vessels consistent with the obligations of the United States under international law.