U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024
§ 3407.
Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1)
Characterization
(2)
Exploration
The term 1
1
 So in original. Probably should be “terms” and “mean”.
“exploration”, “explore”, and “exploring” means 1 activities that provide—
(A)
a multidisciplinary view of an unknown or poorly understood area of the sea floor, sub-bottom, or water column; and
(B)
an initial assessment of the physical, chemical, geological, biological, archaeological, or other characteristics of such an area.
(3)
Mapping
(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12007, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIII, § 10305(h), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3974.)
cite as: 33 USC 3407