33 U.S.C. § 3401

Purpose

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

( Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12001 , Mar. 30, 2009 , 123 Stat. 1417 ; Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIII, § 10305(a) , Dec. 23, 2022 , 136 Stat. 3971 .)