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for the purpose of making geophysical or geochemical 
measurements, bottom sampling, or comparable activi- 
ties so long as such operation is carried on in a manner 
that does not significantly alter the surface or subsurface 
of the deep seabed; 
(zg) ‘commercial recovery” means recovery of 
hard minerals ata substantial rate of production (with- 
out regard to profit or loss) for the primary purpose of 
marketing or commercial use and does not include re- 
covery for any other purpose such as sampling, ex- 
perimenting in recovery methods, or testing equipment | 
or plant for recovery or treatment of hard minerals; 
(h) “person” means any government or unit 
thereof and any juridical or natural person ; 
(i) “reciprocating state” means any foreign state 
designated by the President as a state having legisla- 
tion or state practice or agreements with the United 
States which establish an interim policy and practice 
comparable to that of the United States under this Act; 
(j) “international registry clearinghouse” shall 
mean a recording agency or organization designated ‘by 
the President in cooperation with reciprocating states. 
SECRETARY’S POWERS; REQUIREMENT OF LICENSE | 
Src. 3. The Secretary shall administer the provisions of 
this Act and may prescribe such regulations as are neces- 
