The US plans to auction off water around American Samoa, a move that departs from the norms and rules of the International Seabed Authority.
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Updated Jul 17
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The US plans to auction off water around American Samoa, a move that departs from the norms and rules of the International Seabed Authority.
Who's involved
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US federal agencies, including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, reviewed mineral mining proposals and unleashed critical resources in American Samoa.Also in this story
- Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against a mining effort while the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued leases near American Samoa.
- US proposes leasing federal waters near American Samoa.
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement merged to form the Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) to handle proposed seabed mining in surrounding waters.
The entities involved
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American Samoa
unincorporated territory of the United States of America, located in the Pacific Ocean
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International Seabed Authority
Intergovernmental body to regulate mineral-related activities on the seabed
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