# 15 CFR § 971.210: Determination whether application is complete for further processing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.210

## Section

- **Citation:** 15 CFR § 971.210
- **Heading:** Determination whether application is complete for further processing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 15—Commerce and Foreign Trade > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Commerce and Foreign Trade > CHAPTER IX—NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER D—GENERAL REGULATIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SERVICE > PART 971—DEEP SEABED MINING REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL RECOVERY PERMITS > Subpart B—Applications > Procedures

## Text

Upon receipt of an application, the Administrator will review it to determine whether it includes information specifically identifiable with and fully responsive to each requirement in § 971.201 through § 971.209. The Administrator will notify the applicant whether the application is complete within 60 days after it is received. The notice will identify, if applicable, in what respects the application is not complete, and will specify the information which the applicant must submit in order to make it complete, why the additional information is necessary, and a reasonable date by which the application must be completed. Application processing will not begin until the Administrator determines that the application is complete.

## Nearby sections

- [15 CFR § 971.201 § 971.201 Statement of financial resources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.201.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.202 § 971.202 Statement of technological experience and capabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.202.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.203 § 971.203 Commercial recovery plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.203.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.204 § 971.204 Environmental and use conflict analysis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.204.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.205 § 971.205 Vessel safety and documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.205.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.206 § 971.206 Statement of ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.206.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.207 § 971.207 Antitrust information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.207.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.208 § 971.208 Fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.208.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.209 § 971.209 Processing outside the United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.209.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.210 § 971.210 Determination whether application is complete for further processing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.210.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.211 § 971.211 Consultation and cooperation with Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.211.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.212 § 971.212 Public notice, hearing and comment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.212.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.213 § 971.213 Amendment to an application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.213.md)
- [15 CFR § 971.214 § 971.214 Consolidated license and permit procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-971.214.md)

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