### Question
How does the law define prospecting?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 2462*, **prospecting** is defined as:

> any activity, including logistic support, the purpose of which is the identification of mineral resource potential for possible exploration and development

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2462*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44B-ANTARCTIC MINERAL RESOURCES PROTECTION**

