# 15 C.F.R. § 971.100 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P971_S971_100

## Section

- **Citation:** 15 C.F.R. § 971.100 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 15 CFR: Commerce and Foreign Trade / Chapter IX: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / Part 971: DEEP SEABED MINING REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL RECOVERY PERMITS / Subpart A: General / § 971.100: § 971.100   Purpose.

## Text

The purpose of this part is to implement the responsibilities and authorities of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) pursuant to Public Law 96-283, the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (the Act), to issue to eligible United States citizens permits for the commercial recovery of deep seabed hard minerals.

## Nearby sections

- [15 C.F.R. § 971.100 (2026) § 971.100   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P971_S971_100.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 971.101 (2026) § 971.101   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P971_S971_101.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 971.102 (2026) § 971.102   Nature of permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P971_S971_102.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 971.103 (2026) § 971.103   Prohibited activities and restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P971_S971_103.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 971.104 (2026) § 971.104   OMB control number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P971_S971_104.md)

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