US Code Title 30 Chapter 26 Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources

§ 1401 - Congressional Findings and Declaration of Purpose
§ 1402 - International Objectives
§ 1403 - Definitions

Subchapter I - Regulation of Exploration and Commercial Recovery by United States Citizens

§ 1411 - Prohibited Activities by United States Citizens
§ 1412 - Licenses for Exploration and Permits for Commercial Recovery
§ 1413 - License and Permit Applications, Review, and Certification
§ 1414 - License and Permit Fees
§ 1415 - License and Permit Terms, Conditions, and Restrictions; Issuance and Transfer of Licenses and Permits
§ 1416 - Denial of Certification of Applications and of Issuance, Transfer, Suspension, and Revocation of Licenses and Permits; Suspension and Modification of Activities
§ 1417 - Duration of Licenses and Permits
§ 1418 - Diligence Requirements
§ 1419 - Protection of the Environment
§ 1420 - Conservation of Natural Resources
§ 1421 - Prevention of Interference With Other Uses of the High Seas
§ 1422 - Safety of Life and Property At Sea
§ 1423 - Records, Audits, and Public Disclosure
§ 1424 - Monitoring of Activities of Licensees and Permittees
§ 1425 - Relinquishment, Surrender, and Transfer of Licenses and Permits
§ 1426 - Public Notice and Hearings
§ 1427 - Civil Actions
§ 1428 - Reciprocating States

Subchapter II - Transition to International Agreement

§ 1441 - Declaration of Congressional Intent
§ 1442 - Effect of International Agreement
§ 1443 - Protection of Interim Investments
§ 1444 - Disclaimer of Obligation to Pay Compensation

Subchapter III - Enforcement and Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1461 - Prohibited Acts
§ 1462 - Civil Penalties
§ 1463 - Criminal Offenses
§ 1464 - Enforcement
§ 1465 - Liability of Vessels
§ 1466 - Civil Forfeitures
§ 1467 - Jurisdiction of Courts
§ 1468 - Regulations
§ 1469 - Omitted
§ 1470 - Authorization of Appropriations
§ 1471 - Severability
§ 1472 - Deep Seabed Revenue Sharing Trust Fund; Establishment
§ 1473 - Revenue and Customs or Tariff Treatment of Deep Seabed Mining Unaffected

Last modified: October 26, 2015