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AN ACTTo establish a national mining and minerals policy.1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That this Act may be cited as the “Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970”.1

The Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1876) consists of the Act of December 31, 1970 (Public Law 91–631).

<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MINING POLICY </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tI/s101" styleType="traditional-inline"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">Sec. 101. </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Congress declares that it is the continuing policy of the Federal Government in the national interest to foster and encourage private enterprise in (1) the development of economically sound and stable domestic mining, minerals, metal and mineral reclamation industries, (2) the orderly and economic development of domestic mineral resources, reserves, and reclamation of metals and minerals to help assure satisfaction of industrial, security and environmental needs, (3) mining, mineral, and metallurgical research, including the use and recycling of scrap to promote the wise and efficient use of our natural and reclaimable mineral resources, and (4) the study and development of methods for the disposal, control, and reclamation of mineral waste products, and the reclamation of mined land, so as to lessen any adverse impact of mineral extraction and processing upon the physical environment that may result from mining or mineral activities.</chapeau> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of this Act “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">minerals</quotedText>” shall include all minerals and mineral fuels including oil, gas, coal, oil shale and uranium.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this policy when exercising his authority under such programs as may be authorized by law other than this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MARINE MINERAL RESOURCES RESEARCH PROGRAM </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">contract</term>” has the same meaning as “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">procurement contract</term>” in section 6303 of title 31, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">cooperative agreement</term>” has the same meaning as in section 6305 of title 31, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">eligible entity</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a research or educational entity chartered or incorporated under Federal or State law;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an individual who is a United States citizen; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State or regional agency.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">grant</term>” has the same meaning as “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">grant agreement</term>” in section 6304 of title 31, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">in-kind contribution</term>” means a noncash contribution provided by a non-Federal entity that directly benefits and is related to a specific project or program. An in-kind contribution may include real property, equipment, supplies, other expendable property, goods, and services.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">marine mineral resource</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sand and aggregates;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">placers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">phosphates;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">manganese nodules;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cobalt crusts;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">metal sulfides;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for purposes of this section and sections 202 through 205 only, methane hydrate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">other marine resources that are not—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/H/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">oil and gas;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/H/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fisheries; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/6/H/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">marine mammals.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">methane hydrate</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a methane clathrate that is in the form of a methane-water ice-like crystalline material and is stable and occurs naturally in deep-ocean and permafrost areas; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other natural gas hydrates found in association with deep-ocean and permafrost deposits of methane hydrate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s201/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish and carry out a program of research on marine mineral resources.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Goal.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goal of the program shall be to—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote research, identification, assessment, and exploration of marine mineral resources in an environmentally responsible manner;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist in developing domestic technologies required for efficient and environmentally sound development of marine mineral resources;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate and promote the use of technologies developed with Federal assistance, and the use of available Federal assets, for research, identification, assessment, exploration, and development of marine mineral resources; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage academia and industry to conduct basic and applied research, on a joint basis, through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts with the Federal Government.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities of the Secretary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote and coordinate partnerships between industry, government, and academia to research, identify, assess, and explore marine mineral resources in an environmentally sound manner;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">undertake programs to develop the basic information necessary to the long-term national interest in marine mineral resources (including seabed mapping) and to ensure that data and information are accessible and widely disseminated as needed and appropriate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify, and promote cooperation among agency programs that are developing, technologies developed by other Federal programs that may hold promise for facilitating undersea applications related to marine mineral resources, including technologies related to vessels and other platforms, underwater vehicles, survey and mapping systems, remote power sources, data collection and transmission systems, and various seabed research systems; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s202/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">foster communication and coordination between Federal and State agencies, universities, and private entities concerning marine mineral research on seabeds of the continental shelf, ocean basins, and arctic and cold water areas.</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">In carrying out these responsibilities, the Secretary shall ensure the participation of non-Federal users of technologies and data related to marine mineral resources in planning and priority setting.</continuation> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance and Coordination.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall award grants or contracts to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to support research for the development or utilization of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods, equipment, systems, and components necessary for the identification, assessment, and exploration of marine mineral resources in an environmentally responsible manner;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods of detecting, monitoring, and predicting the presence of adverse environmental effects in the marine environment and remediating the environmental effects of marine mineral resource exploration, development, and production; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">education and training material in marine mineral research and resource management.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost-sharing for contracts or cooperative agreements.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B)(ii), the Federal share of the cost of a contract or cooperative agreement carried out under this subsection shall not be greater than 80 percent of the total cost of the project.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The remaining non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section may be—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, or both; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comprised of funds made available under other Federal programs, except that non-Federal funds shall be used to defray at least 10 percent of the total cost of the project.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish, after consultation with other Federal agencies, terms and conditions under which Federal funding will be provided under this subsection that are consistent with the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agreement Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(12)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competitive Review.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An entity shall not be eligible to receive a grant or contract, or participate in a cooperative agreement, under subsection (a) unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the entity submits a proposal to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proposal has been evaluated by a competitive review panel under paragraph (3).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competitive review panels.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A competitive review panel shall be chaired by the Secretary or by the Secretary's designee and shall be composed of members who meet the following criteria:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members shall be appointed by the Secretary.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Experience.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than 50 percent of the members shall represent or be employed by private marine resource companies that are involved in exploration of the marine environment or development of marine mineral resources.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interest.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the members may have an interest in a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement being evaluated by the panel.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No compensation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A review panel member who is not otherwise a Federal employee shall receive no compensation for performing duties under this section, except that, while engaged in the performance of duties away from the home or regular place of business of the member, the member may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as a person employed intermittently in the Government service under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A competitive review panel shall base an evaluation of a proposal on criteria developed by the Secretary that shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the merits of the proposal;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the research methodology and costs of the proposal;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the capability of the entity submitting the proposal and any other participating entity to perform the proposed work and provide in-kind contributions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of matching funds provided by the entity submitting the proposal or provided by other Federal, State, or private entities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent of collaboration with other Federal, State, or private entities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a noncommercial entity, the existence of a cooperative agreement with a commercial entity that provides for collaboration in the proposed research;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the proposal promotes responsible environmental stewardship; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/b/3/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other factors as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than 10 percent of the amount made available to carry out this section during a fiscal year may be used by the Secretary for expenses associated with administration of the program authorized by this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds made available under this section may be used for the construction of a new building or the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of an existing building (including site grading and improvement and architect fees).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An eligible entity that receives a grant or contract or enters into a cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an annual progress report and a final technical report to the Secretary that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes project activities, implications of the project, the significance of the project to marine mineral research, identification, assessment, and exploration, and potential commercial and economic benefits and effects of the project; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s203/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an annual progress report, includes a project plan for the subsequent year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MARINE MINERAL RESEARCH CENTERS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall designate 3 centers for marine mineral research and related activities.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concentration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One center shall concentrate primarily on research in the continental shelf regions of the United States, 1 center shall concentrate primarily on research in deep seabed and near-shore environments of islands, and 1 center shall concentrate primarily on research in arctic and cold water regions.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In designating a center under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to a university that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">administers a federally funded center for marine minerals research;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">matriculates students for advanced degrees in marine geological sciences, nonenergy natural resources, and related fields of science and engineering;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a United States university with established programs and facilities that primarily focus on marine mineral resources;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has engaged in collaboration and cooperation with industry, governmental agencies, and other universities in the field of marine mineral resources;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has demonstrated significant engineering, development, and design experience in two or more of the following areas;<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID18ACF055490449EDB5FD4E45350031EC" class="footnoteRef">2</ref></chapeau><footnote id="ID18ACF055490449EDB5FD4E45350031EC" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Semicolon should be a colon.</p></footnote> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seabed exploration systems;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">marine mining systems; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">marine mineral processing systems; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been designated by the Secretary as a State Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Center Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A center shall—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical assistance to the Secretary concerning marine mineral resources;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the Secretary on pertinent international activities in marine mineral resources development;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engage in research, training, and education transfer associated with the characterization and utilization of marine mineral resources; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote the efficient identification, assessment, exploration, and management of marine mineral resources in an environmentally sound manner.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In distributing funds to the centers designated under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, allocate an equal amount to each center.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than 5 percent of the amount made available to carry out this section during a fiscal year may be used by the Secretary for expenses associated with administration of the program authorized by this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s204/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds made available under this section may be used for the construction of a new building or the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of an existing building (including site grading and improvement and architect fees).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/91/631/tII/s205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this title.</content> </section>