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Update of June 1975 report by James E. Mielke of CRS (for summary, see 1975 CIS/Annual S442-26) on exploration and recovery of ocean floor manganese nodules. Addresses geological and mining aspects of nodule resource development. Also considers issues relating to environmental and economic impacts, U.S. and foreign activities, legislative concern in the 90th through 94th Congresses, and international rights and ownership. Includes tables, charts, and diagrams throughout.
Appendices (p. 105-163) contain correspondence, text of S. 713, the Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Act to promote conservation and orderly development of deep seabed hard minerals pending international agreement (p. 119-146), and:
Deepsea Ventures, Inc., notice of manganese nodule tract discovery in eastern Pacific Ocean, claim of exclusive mining rights, and request for Federal diplomatic and financial protection, filed Nov. 15, 1974; and State Dept position statement (p. 147-163).
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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.