2021 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 47 - Ocean Exploration
Subchapter II - NOAA Undersea Research Program
Sec. 3421 - Program established

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 3421 (2021)
Section Name §3421. Program established
Section Text (a) In general

The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall establish and maintain an undersea research program and shall designate a Director of that program.

(b) Purpose

The purpose of the program is to increase scientific knowledge essential for the informed management, use, and preservation of oceanic, marine, and coastal areas and the Great Lakes.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, §12102, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1419.)


Editorial Notes STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES SHORT TITLE

This subchapter known as the "NOAA Undersea Research Program Act of 2009", see Short Title note set out under section 3401 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 47 - OCEAN EXPLORATION
SUBCHAPTER II - NOAA UNDERSEA RESEARCH PROGRAM
Sec. 3421 - Program established
Contains section 3421
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles "NOAA Undersea Research Program Act of 2009", see Short Title note set out under section 3401 of this title.
Statutes at Large References 123 Stat. 1419
Public Law References Public Law 111-11
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