WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) underscores the growing concerns surrounding the proposed commercial leasing for seabed mining in the Outer Continental Shelf of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam. The letter highlights potential environmental, economic, and cultural impacts associated with the initiative, calling for a comprehensive analysis prior to any further action. The communication stres more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter submitted by environmental advocates expresses strong opposition to the proposed commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The request, issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), has sparked widespread concern about its potential implications for local ecosystems, cultural heritage, and the economy of surrounding areas, including Guam. The letter highlights appreh more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter addressed to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has highlighted significant concerns regarding the potential impact of proposed deep-sea mining activities in the Mariana Islands. The letter, authored by a resident with deep ties to the region, emphasizes the detrimental effects such operations could have on local ecosystems and the community's reliance on marine resources. The letter asserts that harvesting materials from the seabed could more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- In a public comment letter addressed to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Frank A. Camacho, Ph.D., has expressed strong opposition to plans for deep-sea mining in the Mariana Islands. The proposed mining would take place within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) surrounding U.S. Pacific territories, raising significant environmental concerns regarding its impact on fragile marine ecosystems. Camacho argues that such mining operations could have profound and irr more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) emphasizes the critical need for thorough environmental assessments regarding potential seabed mining operations in the waters off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The letter, authored by a CNMI resident and cultural advocate, highlights the necessity for BOEM to adhere to U.S. environmental laws while addressing the potential impacts of mineral extraction on local eco more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter addressed to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has raised urgent concerns from Indigenous Chamorro communities regarding a proposed plan for commercial leasing of outer continental shelf minerals off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The letter emphasizes the cultural and environmental importance of the Marianas Trench, asserting that the area is not just an economic resource but a sacred space integral to Indigenous ident more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A local Marine Ecologist from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), expressing strong opposition to a proposed critical mineral leasing initiative in the waters surrounding the islands. The ecologist emphasizes that any expedited leasing process must not compromise the well-being of the indigenous population and the unique marine ecosystems that have been preserved fo more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to proposed deep sea mining operations around the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The letter, authored by a local meteorologist and member of the Chamoru community in Guam, emphasizes the cultural significance of the ocean and its resources to local fishermen and mariners. In the letter, the author highlights the deep-rooted connection that the Cham more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to potential commercial leasing for deep sea mineral development off the coast of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This letter, submitted by an ocean professional with deep ties to the Pacific, highlights the ecological, cultural, and geopolitical sensitivities of the proposed area. According to the letter, moving forward with commercial l more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter addressed to the Bureau of Ocean Management (BOEM) raised significant concerns regarding the potential impacts of deep sea mining off the shores of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The letter, authored by a resident and environmental policy student, expresses strong opposition to the proposed activities citing risks to marine ecosystems, cultural heritage, and food security. The letter emphasizes a critical lack of data on the pote more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has received a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to deep-sea mining proposals near the Mariana Islands. The letter emphasizes concerns about public health, environmental justice, and human rights, following a personal account of past environmental crises in the region. The letter's author, a resident of Sinajana, Guahan, details the potential risks associated with deep-sea mining, highlighting their personal experienc more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter sent by a native CHamoru expressing concerns over the proposed mining of the Marianas Trench has prompted discussions on environmental protection. The letter was addressed to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), highlighting the cultural and ecological significance of the region to its native inhabitants. The author, a native of the Marianas Islands, emphasized the historical perspective of the CHamoru people, who regard the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to proposed seabed mineral extraction in the waters offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The letter highlights concerns from a resident of the CNMI, emphasizing the environmental, cultural, and socio-economic risks associated with the potential leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The writer of the letter, who identifies as a more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is facing strong opposition regarding plans for deep-sea mining in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A public comment letter has been submitted to BOEM, highlighting significant environmental and economic concerns surrounding the proposed operations. In the letter, the organization argues that deep-sea mining poses a risk of irreversible damage to fragile ocean ecosystems, urging the agency to reconsider its pla more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has received a public comment letter from a private citizen addressing concerns and suggestions related to proposed regulations for Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). This section introduces a tax credit for qualified contributions made by individuals defined as citizens or residents under IRC 7701(a)(9). While the agency continues its work on these regulations, the citizen expressed a desire for the input to be considered ev more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has garnered attention as it supports proposed rules aiming to restrict federal funding and institutional participation in pediatric gender medical interventions. The letter emphasizes concerns over the safety, efficacy, and ethical implications of current practices regarding gender dysphoria treatment in minors. The organization behind the letter asserts that there is insufficient evide more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received a public comment letter from Taelani Camacho, a resident of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), expressing strong opposition to proposed deep sea mining activities in the region. Camacho's letter addresses concerns stemming from BOEM's request for information regarding deep-sea mineral interests in the Exclusive Economic Zone surrounding the islands. In her letter, Camacho emphasizes that the p more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expresses strong opposition to the proposed deep-sea mining in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The letter, drafted by residents of Guam, argues that the decision to exploit the region's seabed under the guise of environmental progress is a continuation of a troubling extractive mindset towards the Pacific Islands. The letter outlines a pattern of e more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Concerns are rising over the growing influence of foreign entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), particularly in connection with Chinese interests. A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior emphasizes the urgent need for federal intervention to safeguard the territory's economic and political integrity. The letter highlights the role of Tan Holdings, a conglomerate with strong ties to China, in the systematic mo more ST