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