2018 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 47 - Ocean Exploration
Subchapter II - NOAA Undersea Research Program
Sec. 3424 - Research, exploration, education, and technology programs

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 3424 (2018)
Section Name §3424. Research, exploration, education, and technology programs
Section Text (a) In general

The following research, exploration, education, and technology programs shall be conducted through the network of regional centers and the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology:

(1) Core research and exploration based on national and regional undersea research priorities.

(2) Advanced undersea technology development to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's research mission and programs.

(3) Undersea science-based education and outreach programs to enrich ocean science education and public awareness of the oceans and Great Lakes.

(4) Development, testing, and transition of advanced undersea technology associated with ocean observatories, submersibles, advanced diving technologies, remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and new sampling and sensing technologies.

(5) Discovery, study, and development of natural resources and products from ocean, coastal, and aquatic systems.

(b) Operations

The Director of the program, through operation of the extramural regional centers and the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology, shall leverage partnerships and cooperative research with academia and private industry.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, §12105, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1420.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, 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. 3424 - Research, exploration, education, and technology programs
Contains section 3424
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 123 Stat. 1420
Public Law References Public Law 111-11
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