### Question
What does exploratory activity mean?


### Answer
**Exploratory activity** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 3142*:

> surface geological exploration or seismic exploration, or both, for oil and gas within the coastal plain

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3142*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL NORTH SLOPE LANDS STUDIES, OIL AND GAS LEASING PROGRAM AND MINERAL ASSESSMENTS**

