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

(Pub. L. 111–281, title X, § 1025, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3027.)