Extension of Public Comment Period for Deep Seabed Mining Exploration
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This law extends the public comment period for two applications for deep seabed mining exploration licenses submitted by American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had originally set a deadline of May 22, 2026, for public comments, but due to issues with access to the application materials for one business day, the deadline has been extended to May 26, 2026. This extension ensures that the public has a full 60 days to provide their comments as required by law.
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Key Changes
- Extension of public comment period from May 22, 2026, to May 26, 2026
- Public comment deadline previously set due to regulatory issues
- Ensures compliance with required public comment duration under DSHMRA
Obligations
What this law requires
NOAA must accept public comments on deep seabed mining exploration license applications from American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. until May 26, 2026
The public must be provided a minimum of 60 days to submit comments on deep seabed mining exploration license applications as required by the Deep Sea Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA)
NOAA must ensure that application materials for deep seabed mining exploration licenses are accessible on the regulations.gov e-Portal throughout the entire public comment period
Inquiries regarding the extended public comment period extension must be directed to Bryan Cole at NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, 301-233-2998, bryan.cole@noaa.gov