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Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act

Also called DSHMRA, commercial recovery permit, NOAA exploration licence, NOAA exploration license

A 1980 US law under which NOAA licenses US citizens to explore and mine the deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction. A January 2026 NOAA rule allows one combined application for both.

Also listed under Maritime.

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