Proposed Offshore Critical Minerals Leasing Notice advances responsible development and U.S. supply chain security.

The Proposed Leasing Notice is another important step toward establishing a predictable pathway for responsibly developing America's offshore critical mineral resources. While additional steps remain before any lease sale is held, moving the process forward sends an important signal that the United States is committed to strengthening domestic critical mineral supply chains. As China continues to dominate the global market for many of these essential resources, building a secure American supply is both an economic priority and a national security imperative

The offshore industry has the workforce, technology, and operational expertise to responsibly explore and develop these resources. Building a domestic offshore critical minerals industry will strengthen U.S. supply chains, enhance national security, and create new economic opportunities for American Samoa. NOIA looks forward to working with the Administration as the leasing process advances to help position the United States to compete in the global race for critical minerals.