King-Hinds Urges CNMI Residents to Comment on Proposed Federal Critical Habitat Rule
SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds is calling on CNMI residents, landowners and businesses to submit public comments on a sweeping proposed federal rule that would designate nearly 60,000 acres of critical habitat for 22 endangered and threatened species across the Marianas, warning that the designation could affect the timeline and cost of federally funded projects on local and private lands.
Federal Government Proposes Critical Habitat Designation for 22 Endangered Species Across CNMI and Guam
SAIPAN — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed designating nearly 60,000 acres across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam as critical habitat for 22 endangered and threatened species, a move that could affect how federally funded and federally permitted projects are reviewed across both jurisdictions.
Public invited to weigh in on updated DEQ scoring rules for EPA water, wastewater funding list
SAIPAN — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality’s Division of Environmental Quality is taking public comments on updated scoring criteria that will help determine which drinking water and wastewater projects rise to the top for potential federal funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund programs.
King-Hinds urges deeper review, longer public input on BOEM offshore minerals interest in CNMI waters
WASHINGTON, DC — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds has filed a formal public comment urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to slow down and more carefully structure its early-stage process examining potential commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore the Commonwealth.
Tinian town hall set on BOEM seabed mineral RFI as CNMI comment period continues
SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola are urging CNMI residents to take part in the federal public comment process tied to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Request for Information and Interest on potential seabed mineral leasing offshore the commonwealth.
Governor, Lt. Governor Host Rota Town Hall on Federal Seabed Mineral Leasing
Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis C. Mendiola are expanding community outreach efforts on a federal proposal that could impact the Commonwealth’s offshore resources.
Friends of the Mariana Trench say deep-sea mining comment period disrespects Marianas communities
SAIPAN — The Friends of the Mariana Trench are criticizing the federal government’s handling of public input on a proposal to open waters off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to potential deep-sea mining, calling the current comment schedule “rushed” and “disrespectful” to island communities.
BOEM extends public comment period on CNMI offshore critical minerals RFI to January 12
SAIPAN — Following calls for more time to gather data and prepare a response from elected and appointed officials throughout the Marianas, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has extended the public comment period on its Request for Information and Interest (RFI) for potential seabed critical minerals leasing offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Ralph DLG Torres formally declares intent to run for CNMI governor under Republican banner
SAIPAN — Former CNMI Governor Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres has formally notified the CNMI Republican Party that he intends to seek the GOP nomination for governor in the next gubernatorial election, citing the territory’s economic troubles and growing anxiety among retirees and government workers.
Guam Governor Opens 30-Day Public Comment on Draft DoD Historic Preservation Agreement
HAGÅTÑA, Guam — The Office of the Governor of Guam is inviting the public to review and comment on a draft Programmatic Agreement outlining how Joint Region Marianas will meet its responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act when planning and carrying out Department of Defense projects and activities on DoD lands on Guam.
