### Question
How is the "deep seabed permit" defined?


### Answer
The term **deep seabed permit** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 4496* as follows -

> a permit issued under title I of the Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Resources Act

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 4496*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Miscellaneous Excise Taxes > CHAPTER 36-CERTAIN OTHER EXCISE TAXES > Subchapter F-Tax on Removal of Hard Mineral Resources From Deep Seabed**

