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Dear Hector -- For the United States, while you may not find legislation directly on point, I would note two documents that may be relevant to your inquiry: (1) 1988 (Dec. 27) "Proclamation 5928 -- Territorial Sea of the United States". In addition to establishing a 12nm territorial sea, this Presidential Proclamation affirms the right of innocent passage "as reflected in the applicable provisions of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea." Citation: 54 Fed. Reg. 777 (January 9, 1989). This remains U.S. policy. (2) 1989 "Joint Statement by the United States of America and the [then-] Union of Soviet Socialist Republics" (aka Jackson Hole Agreement) and its accompanying "Uniform Interpretation of Rules of International Law Governing Innocent Passage." It says, among other things, "Both Governments have agreed to take the necessary steps to conform their internal laws, regulations and practices with this understanding of the rules." I can provide e-copies of both documents, if needed. Thanks, Kevin Kevin A. Baumert U.S. Department of State Office of the Legal Adviser (L/OES) This email is UNCLASSIFIED -----Original Message----- From: International boundaries discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hector Enrique Celarie Landaverde Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:06 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Innocent Passage Dear Friends I'm making a research on the right of innocent passage, in that sense i kindly want to know if you can send any information on this matter specially internal legislation that makes any regulation of this right. Regards and many thanks in advance