§ 3825. Scientific and technical research and monitoring; communication and information

The Secretary, the Administrator, and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may each undertake scientific and technical research and monitoring pursuant to article 8 of the Convention and to promote the availability of relevant information concerning—

• (1) scientific and technical activities undertaken in accordance with the Convention;
• (2) marine scientific and technological programs and their objectives; and
• (3) the effects observed from any monitoring and assessment programs relating to antifouling systems.