| 1401. | Congressional findings and declaration of purpose. | |
| 1402. | International objectives. | |
| 1403. | Definitions. | |
| 1411. | Prohibited activities by United States citizens. | |
| 1412. | Licenses for exploration and permits for commercial recovery. | |
| 1413. | License and permit applications, review, and certification. | |
| 1414. | License and permit fees. | |
| 1415. | License and permit terms, conditions, and restrictions; issuance and transfer of licenses and permits. | |
| 1416. | Denial of certification of applications and of issuance, transfer, suspension, and revocation of licenses and permits; suspension and modification of activities. | |
| 1417. | Duration of licenses and permits. | |
| 1418. | Diligence requirements. | |
| 1419. | Protection of the environment. | |
| 1420. | Conservation of natural resources. | |
| 1421. | Prevention of interference with other uses of the high seas. | |
| 1422. | Safety of life and property at sea. | |
| 1423. | Records, audits, and public disclosure. | |
| 1424. | Monitoring of activities of licensees and permittees. | |
| 1425. | Relinquishment, surrender, and transfer of licenses and permits. | |
| 1426. | Public notice and hearings. | |
| 1427. | Civil actions. | |
| 1428. | Reciprocating states. | |
| 1441. | Declaration of Congressional intent. | |
| 1442. | Effect of international agreement. | |
| 1443. | Protection of interim investments. | |
| 1444. | Disclaimer of obligation to pay compensation. | |
| 1461. | Prohibited acts. | |
| 1462. | Civil penalties. | |
| 1463. | Criminal offenses. | |
| 1464. | Enforcement. | |
| 1465. | Liability of vessels. | |
| 1466. | Civil forfeitures. | |
| 1467. | Jurisdiction of courts. | |
| 1468. | Regulations. | |
| 1469. | Omitted. | |
| 1470. | Authorization of appropriations. | |
| 1471. | Severability. | |
| 1472. | Deep Seabed Revenue Sharing Trust Fund; establishment. | |
| 1473. | Revenue and customs or tariff treatment of deep seabed mining unaffected. | |
