Federal Register #2026-20830

NOAA notice of Eco Minerals, Inc. seabed exploration license application

NOAA is reviewing an application from Eco Minerals, Inc. to explore seabed minerals in Pacific Ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction. - Government agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), within the U.S. Department of Commerce. - Applicant: Eco Minerals, Inc. The notice describes a seabed exploration licensing application, not a procurement or award. - Proposed exploration areas: The Clarion-Clipperton Zone and an area between Guam and Wake Island. - Application status and requirements: NOAA states that the application meets the information requirements of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act and its implementing regulations. - Public input: NOAA invites written comments and will hold a virtual public hearing for oral comments. - Products, services, quantities, and part numbers: None specified.

Description

NOAA received an application from Eco Minerals, Inc. for a license to conduct seabed mining exploration activities in areas of the Pacific Ocean beyond national jurisdiction, including the Clarion-Clipperton Zone and an area between Guam and Wake Island. NOAA states that the application complies with the information requirements of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act and its implementing regulations. The notice invites written comments by December 14, 2026, and announces a virtual public hearing on November 16, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants must register by November 12, 2026, and the hearing will include an opportunity to provide oral comments.

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