Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of receipt of application for deep seabed mining exploration license from The Metals Company USA

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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed 13 comments on this docket between Feb 26, 2026 and Feb 26, 2026. 5 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 155d ago.

What Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed (13)

Abstract

Pursuant to the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA or the Act), notice is hereby given that NOAA received, on July 28, 2025, an application from The Metals Company USA, LLC (TMC USA) for a license to conduct seabed mining exploration activities within the seabed area beyond national jurisdiction generally known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. NOAA has determined that this application is fully compliant with the applicable application information requirements of DSHMRA and the Act’s implementing regulations. Subject to applicable public disclosure limitations, interested persons are afforded the opportunity to examine the materials relevant to this application and submit written comments to NOAA.

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)THIS ORG

  13 filings · confidence 97%
• Center for Biological Diversity

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• North American Submarine Cable Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Pacific Islands Heritage Coalitiontrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Surfrider Foundationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• The Metals Company USAunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%