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... deposits of mineral raw materials were seriously depleted and that future supplies must come , in many cases , from low - grade ores or from as vet undiscovered resources , and I might add the phrase " untapped resources . " The report ...
... deposits of mineral raw materials were seriously depleted and that future supplies must come , in many cases , from low - grade ores or from as vet undiscovered resources , and I might add the phrase " untapped resources . " The report ...
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... deposits of nickel in the world are located in Canada . There are large nickel laterites scattered throughout the world . The United States has a mine in Riddle , Oreg . , which is producing from a deposit of low - grade laterite ...
... deposits of nickel in the world are located in Canada . There are large nickel laterites scattered throughout the world . The United States has a mine in Riddle , Oreg . , which is producing from a deposit of low - grade laterite ...
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... deposits hundreds of miles from land , in water 12,000 to 15,000 feet deep , deposits that are neither marine extensions of those on land , nor even derived from the land ; or which has coped with the problems inherent in removing the ...
... deposits hundreds of miles from land , in water 12,000 to 15,000 feet deep , deposits that are neither marine extensions of those on land , nor even derived from the land ; or which has coped with the problems inherent in removing the ...
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... deposits . Manganese nodules of commercial interest are found on the ocean floor in a layer essentially one nodule thick and are approximately half buried in the mud . The average size of the nodules is in the range of 1 to 2 inches ...
... deposits . Manganese nodules of commercial interest are found on the ocean floor in a layer essentially one nodule thick and are approximately half buried in the mud . The average size of the nodules is in the range of 1 to 2 inches ...
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... deposits is not meaningful . These deposits occur far from land in water 12,000 to 20,000 feet deep . They are truly a product of the ocean abyss . Their environment is completely dark and the absence of light is accompanied by the ...
... deposits is not meaningful . These deposits occur far from land in water 12,000 to 20,000 feet deep . They are truly a product of the ocean abyss . Their environment is completely dark and the absence of light is accompanied by the ...
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Page 541 - Americans safe, healthful, productive, and esthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings; (3) attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and unintended consequences; (4) preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritage, and maintain, wherever possible, an environment which supports diversity and variety of individual choice...
Page 540 - ... (i) the environmental impact of the proposed action, (ii) any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented, (iii) alternatives to the proposed action, (iv) the relationship between local short-term uses of man's environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity, and (v) any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented.
Page 567 - The parties to any dispute, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, shall first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice.
Page 275 - Convention may take such measures on the high seas as may be necessary to prevent, mitigate or eliminate grave and imminent danger to their coastline or related interests from pollution or threat of pollution of the sea by oil, following upon a maritime casualty or acts related to such a casualty, which may reasonably be expected to result in major harmful consequences.
Page 759 - For the purpose of these articles, the term "continental shelf" is used as referring (a) to the seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas adjacent to the coast but outside the area of the territorial sea, to a depth of 200 metres, or, beyond that limit, to where the depth of the superjacent waters admits of the exploitation of the natural resources of the said areas; (b) to the seabed and subsoil of similar submarine areas adjacent to the coasts of islands.
Page 141 - State exercises over the continental shelf sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring it and exploiting its natural resources. 2. The rights referred to in paragraph 1 of this article are exclusive in the sense that if the coastal State does not explore the continental shelf or exploit its natural resources, no one may undertake these activities, or make a claim to the continental shelf, without the express consent of the coastal State.
Page 343 - America with respect to the natural resources of the subsoil and sea bed of the continental shelf. Having concern for the urgency of conserving and prudently utilizing its natural resources, the Government of the United States regards the natural resources of the subsoil and sea bed of the continental shelf beneath the high seas but contiguous to the coasts of the United States as appertaining to the United States, subject to its jurisdiction and control.
Page 165 - outer Continental Shelf" means all submerged lands lying seaward and outside of the area of lands beneath navigable waters...
Page 428 - Examination of the question of the reservation exclusively for peaceful purposes of the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, underlying the high seas beyond the limits of present national jurisdiction, and the use of their resources in the interests of mankind.
Page 542 - The Congress recognizes that each person should enjoy a healthful environment and that each person has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment.