{"id":12877,"date":"2026-06-29T12:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northamericanmining.com\/?p=12877"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:48:12","slug":"government-seeks-public-input-on-virginia-offshore-mineral-leasing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northamericanmining.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/government-seeks-public-input-on-virginia-offshore-mineral-leasing\/","title":{"rendered":"Government seeks public input on Virginia offshore mineral leasing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Department of the Interior\u2019s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a Request for Information and Interest to solicit public feedback and assess industry interest in potential mineral leasing areas on the United States\u2019 Outer Continental Shelf offshore of Virginia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an initial step in BOEM\u2019s planning process and does not constitute a decision to hold a lease sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cVirginia\u2019s offshore mineral resources present a pathway to lessen foreign dependence and reinforce America\u2019s strategic position by establishing secure domestic supply chains,\u201d said BOEM Acting Director Matt Giacona. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis request is designed to identify locations where responsible marine minerals development can advance innovation, support production growth, and sustain future progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative underscores the Trump administration\u2019s goal of boosting domestic mineral production and reducing reliance on imports. By identifying opportunities offshore Virginia, BOEM aims to strengthen supply chains critical to manufacturing, defense and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RFI was published in the Federal Register on June 23, opening a 30-day public comment period that will end at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 23. Stakeholders can submit comments here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies interested in specific offshore blocks should follow instructions in the notice and submit their information to BOEMVAMineralLeaseSale@boem.gov or by mail to: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Strategic Resources, Marine Minerals Division, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: <\/em>BOEM<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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