TMC received an expected timeframe for a certification decision, but certification is only an intermediate review step and does not grant a license or permit. The update gives timing, not permission to operate, so it does not change TMC's outlook.
The update could clarify where the application stands, but it is not an approval. NOAA says certification alone would not grant a license or permit, and its timing estimate may change. The filing adds a possible timetable, not permission to recover minerals.
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