Outer Continental Shelf: Hearings, Ninety-first Congress, First and Second Sessions, on Issues Related to Establishment of Seaward Boundary of United States Outer Continental Shelf. December 17, 1969, January 22, and March 4, 1970, Part 1 |
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... international agreement on a deep seabed regime , with respect to the regulation of the activities . of U.S. nationals related to the exploration and exploitation of sea- bed resources located beyond the outer limits of the U.S. ...
... international agreement on a deep seabed regime , with respect to the regulation of the activities . of U.S. nationals related to the exploration and exploitation of sea- bed resources located beyond the outer limits of the U.S. ...
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... international agreement on a redefinition of the Continental Shelf which ... regime concerning the development of the natural resources of the deep ... international agreement on a deep seabed regime , with respect to the regulation of ...
... international agreement on a redefinition of the Continental Shelf which ... regime concerning the development of the natural resources of the deep ... international agreement on a deep seabed regime , with respect to the regulation of ...
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... regime . More specifically , " the General Assembly . . . declares that , pending establish- ment of the aforementioned international regime : " ( a ) States and persons , physical or juridical , are bound to refrain from all activities ...
... regime . More specifically , " the General Assembly . . . declares that , pending establish- ment of the aforementioned international regime : " ( a ) States and persons , physical or juridical , are bound to refrain from all activities ...
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... international agreement on an amendment to the convention providing for a narrow Continental Shelf ? " What reasons ... regime applies to that part of the ' appur- tenant ' area which ' admits of exploitation ' - whatever that may mean . For ...
... international agreement on an amendment to the convention providing for a narrow Continental Shelf ? " What reasons ... regime applies to that part of the ' appur- tenant ' area which ' admits of exploitation ' - whatever that may mean . For ...
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... international regime to govern mineral development of the ocean floor should proceed on the assumption that this new regime will have authority to take over the administration of , or the governmental revenues derived from , the ...
... international regime to govern mineral development of the ocean floor should proceed on the assumption that this new regime will have authority to take over the administration of , or the governmental revenues derived from , the ...
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1958 Convention 1958 Geneva Convention 200-meter isobath agree American Bar Association Article Assembly boundary BURKE Chairman claim coast coastal nations Commission Commission's Committee conference CONGRESS THE LIBRARY continental land mass continental margin Continental Shelf Convention continental slope Court customary international law declarations deep ocean floor deep sea definition established exclusive rights exploration and exploitation extend fishing geological Government HENKIN high seas industry interests intermediate zone international agreement International Law Commission international regime interpretation issues joint report LAYLIN leases LIBRARY OF CONGRESS limits of national manganese nodules ment meter isobath miles mineral resources mining moratorium resolution narrow shelf national jurisdiction National Petroleum Council natural resources North Sea offshore Outer Continental Shelf outer limit position principles problems proposed question reasonable recommendations sea-bed seabed and subsoil seabed resources seaward Senator METCALF Senator STEVENS sovereign rights statement subcommittee territorial sea tion treaty United Nations
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Page 208 - All Members, in order to ensure to all of them the rights and benefits resulting from membership, shall fulfill in good faith the obligations assumed by them in accordance with the present Charter.
Page 201 - 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 37 - Freedom of the high seas is exercised under the conditions laid down by these articles and by the other rules of international law. It comprises, inter alia, both for coastal and noncoastal States: (1) Freedom of navigation; (2) Freedom of fishing; (3) Freedom to lay submarine cables and pipelines; (4) Freedom to fly over the high seas. These freedoms, and others which are recognized by the general principles of international law, shall be exercised by all States with reasonable regard to the interests...
Page 8 - 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 33 - ... and assisting in the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
Page 24 - The consent of the coastal State shall be obtained in respect of any research concerning the continental shelf and undertaken there. Nevertheless, the coastal State shall not normally withhold its consent if the request is submitted by a qualified institution with a view to purely scientific research into the physical or biological characteristics of the continental shelf...
Page 134 - States Parties to the Treaty shall carry on activities in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, in the interest of maintaining international peace and security and promoting international co-operation and understanding.
Page 9 - The rights of the coastal State over the Continental Shelf do not affect the legal status of the superjacent waters as high seas, or that of the airspace above those waters.
Page 160 - Assembly. . . /d/eclares that, pending the establishment of the aforementioned international regime: (a) States and persons, physical or juridical, are bound to refrain from all activities of exploitation of the resources of the area of the sea-bed and ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, beyond the limits of national jurisdiction; (b) No claim to any part of that area or its resources shall be recognized.
Page 104 - 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...