Interim Measures for the Management of Data in the Exploration and Development of Deep-sea Submarine Area Resources. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Mining Exploration Offences/penalties Deep sea bed Survey/mapping Data collection/reporting Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Measures are formulated to standardize the management of data obtained in the exploration, development, related environmental protection, scientific and technological research, and resource survey activities in the deep-sea seabed areas, fully leverage the role of deep-sea data, protect the rights and interests of those providing deep-sea data, and promote the exchange, cooperation, and sharing of achievements in deep-sea science and technology. Full text Chinese Website f.mnr.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Law of the People's Republic of China on the exploration and exploitation of deep seabed resources. Legislation | China | 2016 Keyword: Exploration, Access right, Concession, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, EIA, Early warning system, International relations/cooperation, Management/conservation, Minerals, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Deep sea bed Source: FAO, FAOLEX