‘The next gold rush’: President Trump unlocks access to critical deep seabed minerals. Historic executive order will boost economic growth, support national security. noaa.gov/news-release/next-gold-rush-president-trump-unlocks-access-to-critical-deep-seabed-minerals

.@NOAA is committed to expeditious review of applications for exploratory licenses & commercial recovery permits -- in accordance w/ statutory requirements governing U.S. seabed mining. More: noaa.gov/media-advisory/deep-seabed-mineral-development-media-resource-guide

We’re also identifying ways to improve application process, like: waiving obsolete requirements. better cross-agency coordination. engaging partners to ensure a transparent, science-based regulatory framework. noaa.gov/media-advisory/deep-seabed-mineral-development-media-resource-guide