Prohibits mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf.

The American Seabed Protection Act prohibits the issuance of licenses, permits, or other authorizations for exploration or commercial recovery on the deep seabed and for exploration, development, or production of hardrock minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf. The act mandates a comprehensive study on the environmental impacts of such mining activities, including their effects on ecosystems, species, and carbon sequestration. The findings of this study must be submitted to the appropriate Congressional committees.

Prohibits mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf.

The American Seabed Protection Act prohibits the issuance of licenses, permits, or other authorizations for exploration or commercial recovery on the deep seabed and for exploration, development, or production of hardrock minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf. The act mandates a comprehensive study on the environmental impacts of such mining activities, including their effects on ecosystems, species, and carbon sequestration. The findings of this study must be submitted to the appropriate Congressional committees.