33 U.S.C. § 3825

Scientific and technical research and monitoring; communication and information

The Secretary, the Administrator, and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may each undertake scientific and technical research and monitoring pursuant to article 8 of the Convention and to promote the availability of relevant information concerning—

(1)

scientific and technical activities undertaken in accordance with the Convention;

(2)

marine scientific and technological programs and their objectives; and

(3)

the effects observed from any monitoring and assessment programs relating to antifouling systems.

( Pub. L. 111–281, title X, § 1025 , Oct. 15, 2010 , 124 Stat. 3027 .)