§ 883a Surveys and other activities
§ 883b Dissemination of data; further activities
§ 883c Geomagnetic data; collection, correlation, and dissemination
§ 883d Improvement of methods, instruments, and equipments; investigations and research
§ 883e Agreements for surveys and investigations; contribution of costs incurred by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
§ 883f Contracts with qualified organizations
§ 883h Employment of public vessels
§ 883i Authorization of appropriations
§ 883j Ocean satellite data
§ 883k Acquisition of land for facilities
§ 883l Contracts for surveying and mapping services
§ 884 Power to use books, maps, etc., and to employ persons
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Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 33 > Chapter 17 > Subchapter II - Surveys

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
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