33 U.S.C. § 3407 Definitions

• Library: United States Statutes
• Edition: 2023 Edition
• Currency: Current through P.L. 118-19 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/06/2023)

In this subchapter:

(1) Characterization

The terms "characterization", "characterize", and "characterizing" mean activities that provide comprehensive data and interpretations for a specific area of interest of the sea floor, sub-bottom, water column, or hydrologic features, such as water masses and currents, in direct support of specific research, environmental protection, resource management, policymaking, or applied mission objectives.

(2) Exploration

The term ¹ "exploration", "explore", and "exploring" means ¹ activities that provide-

(A) a multidisciplinary view of an unknown or poorly understood area of the sea floor, sub-bottom, or water column; and