Hydrographic Office: maps, charts, and books

§ 7392. Hydrographic Office: maps, charts, and books The Secretary of the Navy, under such regulations as he prescribes, may— (1) have the Hydrographic Office prepare maps, charts, and nautical books required in navigation and have such materials published and furnished to navigators; and (2) buy the plates and copyrights of existing maps, charts, books on navigation, and sailing directions and instructions.