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30 U.S.C. 1467: Jurisdiction of courtsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 30-MINERAL LANDS AND MININGCHAPTER 26-DEEP SEABED HARD MINERAL RESOURCES
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§1467. Jurisdiction of courts

The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any case or controversy arising under the provisions of this chapter. These courts may, at any time⁠—

(1)  enter restraining orders or prohibitions;

(2)  issue warrants, process in rem, or other process;

(3)  prescribe and accept satisfactory bonds or other security; and

(4)  take such other actions as are in the interest of justice.

( Pub. L. 96–283, title III, § 307 , June 28, 1980 , 94 Stat. 580 .)