### Question
How is the "non-Federal assets" defined?


### Answer
The term **non-Federal assets** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3602* as follows -

> all relevant coastal and ocean observation technologies, related basic and applied technology research and development, and public education and outreach programs that are managed through States, regional organizations, universities, nongovernmental organizations, or the private sector and integrated into the System by a regional coastal observing system, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or the agencies participating in the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM**

