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33 U.S.C. § 3401. — Purpose · Congress.wiki

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33 U.S.C. § 3401.Chapter 47

§ 3401

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Subchapter: EXPLORATION

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The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the national ocean exploration program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)