§ 7622. Admiralty claims against the United States
(a)
The Secretary of the Navy may settle, or compromise, and pay in an amount not more than $15,000,000 an admiralty claim against the United States for—
(1)
damage caused by a vessel in the naval service or by other property under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Navy;
(b)
If a claim under this section is settled or compromised for more than $15,000,000, the Secretary shall certify it to Congress.
(c)
In any case where the amount to be paid is not more than $1,000,000, the Secretary may delegate his authority under this section to any person designated by him.
(d)
Upon acceptance of payment by the claimant, the settlement or compromise of a claim under this section is final and conclusive notwithstanding any other provision of law.