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Title 30
Title 30
DEEP SEABED HARD MINERAL RESOURCES
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Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
International objectives
Definitions
Prohibited activities by United States citizens
Licenses for exploration and permits for commercial recovery
License and permit applications, review, and certification
License and permit fees
License and permit terms, conditions, and restrictions; issuance and transfer of licenses and permits
Denial of certification of applications and of issuance, transfer, suspension, and revocation of licenses and permits; suspension and modification of activities
Duration of licenses and permits
Diligence requirements
Protection of the environment
Conservation of natural resources
Prevention of interference with other uses of the high seas
Safety of life and property at sea
Records, audits, and public disclosure
Monitoring of activities of licensees and permittees
Relinquishment, surrender, and transfer of licenses and permits
Public notice and hearings
Civil actions
Reciprocating states
Declaration of Congressional intent
Effect of international agreement
Protection of interim investments
Disclaimer of obligation to pay compensation
Prohibited acts
Civil penalties
Criminal offenses
Enforcement
Liability of vessels
Civil forfeitures
Jurisdiction of courts
Regulations
Authorization of appropriations
Severability
Deep Seabed Revenue Sharing Trust Fund; establishment
Revenue and customs or tariff treatment of deep seabed mining unaffected