Extension of Public Comment Period; Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of Receipt of Applications
On March 23, 2026, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing receipt of two applications for deep seabed mining exploration licenses, one each from American Metal Resources, LLC (AMR) and SeaX, Inc. (SeaX); a public comment period; and virtual public he
| Agency | Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-04-07 |
| Summary | On March 23, 2026, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing receipt of two applications for deep seabed mining exploration licenses, one each from American Metal Resources, LLC (AMR) and SeaX, Inc. (SeaX); a public comment period; and virtual public hearings. The notice established a deadline of May 22, 2026 for public comments. NOAA is extending the comment period on the AMR and SeaX applications until May 26, 2026. |
| Document number | 2026-06713 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/07/2026-06713/extension-of-public-comment-period-deep-seabed-mining-notice-of-receipt-of-applications-for-deep |