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§ 1904. Marine mineral research centers
(a) In general
(b) Concentration
(c) CriteriaIn designating a center under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to a university that—
(1) administers a federally funded center for marine minerals research;
(2) matriculates students for advanced degrees in marine geological sciences, nonenergy natural resources, and related fields of science and engineering;
(3) is a United States university with established programs and facilities that primarily focus on marine mineral resources;
(4) has engaged in collaboration and cooperation with industry, governmental agencies, and other universities in the field of marine mineral resources;
(5) has demonstrated significant engineering, development, and design experience in two or more of the following areas; 1
1 So in original. The semicolon probably should be a colon.
(A) seabed exploration systems;
(B) marine mining systems; and
(C) marine mineral processing systems; and
(6) has been designated by the Secretary as a State Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute.
(d) Center activitiesA center shall—
(1) provide technical assistance to the Secretary concerning marine mineral resources;
(2) advise the Secretary on pertinent international activities in marine mineral resources development;
(3) engage in research, training, and education transfer associated with the characterization and utilization of marine mineral resources; and
(4) promote the efficient identification, assessment, exploration, and management of marine mineral resources in an environmentally sound manner.
(e) Allocation of funds
(f) Limitations
(1) Administrative expenses
(2) Construction costs
(Pub. L. 91–631, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 104–325, § 2(3), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3998.)