Comment from Maryland Department of Natural Resources
AnonymousOpposeGovernment
Summary: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources opposes the advancement of Outer Continental Shelf mineral leases near the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. They argue that mining activities would cause significant economic and biological harm to commercial and recreational fisheries, marine mammals, and endangered species.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Docket No. BOEM-2026-0100: "Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore the Commonwealth of Virginia-Request for Information and Interest". Please see the attached document for comments from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.