The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the national ocean exploration program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12001, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1417; Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIII, § 10305(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3971.)