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The U.S. is assessing offshore critical minerals in American Samoa and the CNMI, seeking public input ahead of potential future leasing.
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has advanced offshore critical minerals exploration in American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands, completing Area Identification for American Samoa and launching a 30-day public comment period on the CNMI via a Request for Information.
The steps, not decisions to lease or mine, aim to assess seabed mineral potential on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf to strengthen supply chains and national security.
Public input will inform future environmental reviews under NEPA, with any leasing requiring additional assessments and competitive bidding.
Officials highlight potential economic benefits and job creation but caution about environmental risks and the need for inclusive community engagement to ensure responsible development.
Los EE.UU. están evaluando minerales críticos en el mar en Samoa Americana y el CNMI, buscando la opinión pública antes de un posible arrendamiento futuro.