What US Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. Chapter 26): Licensing of Deep Seabed Mining requires
The Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980, codified at 30 U.S.C. Chapter 26 (sections 1401 through 1473), establishes an interim federal regime for the licensing of exploration and the permitting of commercial recovery of hard mineral resources of the deep seabed by United States citizens, pending an internationally agreed regime, administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Section 1401 sets out the congressional findings and declaration of purpose, including the policy of encouraging the development of deep seabed mineral resources consistent with the environment. Section 1412 requires a license for exploration and a permit for commercial recovery, prohibiting such activity by United States citizens without authorization. Section 1413 governs license and permit applications, their review, and certification. Section 1415 sets the terms, conditions, and restrictions of licenses and permits and provides for their issuance and transfer. Section 1419 requires the protection of the quality of the environment, including environmental assessment and the prevention of significant adverse effects. Section 1461 sets out the prohibited acts, section 1462 provides for civil penalties, and section 1463 provides for criminal offenses for knowing and willful violations. The Act is the foundational United States statute for deep seabed mining authorization and is administered as an interim measure pending an international agreement.
Pillar: Mining & Natural Resources · Authority: U.S. Congress / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title30/html/USCODE-2022-title30-chap26.htm
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- Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980, 30 U.S.C. 1401 - congressional findings and declaration of purpose.
- Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980, 30 U.S.C. 1412 - licenses for exploration and permits for commercial recovery.
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