The CNMI government is exploring the possibility of introducing salt production in the Northern Marianas to mitigate economic losses brought about by the slowdown in travel and apparel manufacturing sectors.<\/p>\n
The initiative to establish salt production industry in the Commonwealth is being advanced by members of the House of Representatives through a resolution drafted by Rep. Martin Ada.<\/p>\n
In recommending its passage by the lower chamber of the CNMI Legislature, Rep. Norman S. Palacios said House Resolution 12-06 is consistent with the government’s intention to tap potential business activities that may thrive in the islands.<\/p>\n
Mr. Palacios said allowing the establishment of a new industry, especially one that is complemented by available resources in the Northern Marianas, has the ability to foster economic growth.<\/p>\n
House Resolution 12-06 asks the Department of Commerce to commission a study that would determine the feasibility of developing salt production in the Commonwealth through solar evaporation method.<\/p>\n
With its proximity to heavily-populated Asian countries like Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and the Philippines where demand for salt is huge, CNMI, being surrounded by a vast of ocean, is likely to become one of the largest salt producing areas in the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n
The CNMI government is looking at millions of dollars in potential revenues from the proposed establishment of a salt production facility in the islands, which it intends to market in Asia, Europe and North America.<\/p>\n
According to Mr. Ada, Northern Marianas has the capability to produce salt by using the solar evaporation of sea water method, a cost efficient and environmentally friendly procedure.<\/p>\n
Nearly 100 nations produce salt ranging from primitive operations which simply scrape sodium chloride from the surface of ancient lakes to multi-stage mechanical evaporation facilities.<\/p>\n
Over the past 100 years, salt production has increased from 100 million metric tons to over 200 million metric tons each year.<\/p>\n
The House of Representatives is asking the commerce department to determine whether the Northern Marianas has the necessary climatic condition and sea water resources to produce salt.<\/p>\n
Commerce Secretary Frankie Villanueva will be asked to submit to the Legislature a final report containing information about salt production, costs and benefits, as well as marketing potential and value in Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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