| Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA is designating Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) in the waters along and offshore of the coast of central California to recognize the national significance of the area's ecological, historical, archaeological, and cultural resources and to manage this special place as part of the National Marine Sanctuary System. The sanctuary boundary encompasses 4,543 square miles (mi2) (3,431 square nautical miles (nmi2)) of submerged lands and marine waters from approximately two miles southeast of the marina at Diablo Canyon Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County to Naples along the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara County. NOAA is establishing the terms of designation for CHNMS and the regulations to implement the national marine sanctuary designation. NOAA has also published a final environmental impact statement (final EIS), final management plan, and Record of Decision. |
10/16/2024 |
89 FR 83554
|
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Establishment of Temporary Special Use Area for Coral Nursery |
On July 27, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued an interim final rule establishing three special use areas within Federal waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) from July 27, 2024 through August 26, 2024. This notice extends the temporary special use areas an additional 60 days. The special use areas prohibit all entry except for restoration activities under a valid Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) permit, continuous transit without interruption, and for law enforcement purposes, from August 26, 2024 to October 25, 2024. This temporary rule is necessary to prevent or minimize destruction of, loss of, or injury to sanctuary resources, specifically to facilitate restoration activities to improve or repair living habitats through protecting coral nursery stock at this site from potential impacts caused by anchor damage and/or fishing gear. This extension is necessary to protect the corals in the temporary special use areas until water temperatures cool and all of the corals are moved back to the original in-shore permitted nursery site. This temporary special use area will expire within 120 days from the date it was established. |
08/23/2024 |
89 FR 68100
|
| Notice of Modification to the Special Use Permit (SUP) Category for the Continued Presence of Commercial Submarine Cables Within the National Marine Sanctuary System |
NOAA hereby gives public notice that ONMS is modifying the special use permit (SUP) category for the continued presence of commercial submarine cables on or within a national marine sanctuary's submerged lands so that, for a two-year period, the SUP category does not apply to commercial submarine cables in any new sanctuaries designated after August 16, 2024. In addition, NOAA is seeking public comment on the use of the SUP category for the continued presence of commercial submarine cables, potential modifications to the SUP category, and input on developing an updated policy and permit guidance document for submarine cable projects. This temporary suspension affords NOAA time to consider and respond to public comment, evaluate the need for updating the SUP category and permit guidance document, publish a draft update of the SUP category and/or the permit guidance document for further public comment, and finalize any updates to the SUP category and/or permit guidance document, if needed. During this temporary two-year suspension, NOAA will not require or issue SUPs for the continued presence of commercial submarine cables on or within the submerged lands of any new sanctuaries designated after August 16, 2024. Any activities related to submarine cables that would violate sanctuary regulatory prohibitions within new sanctuaries designated after August 16, 2024, which may include such activities as cable installation, maintenance, and repair, will still be prohibited unless approved by other NOAA approval mechanisms, such as certifications, authorizations or general permits. This two-year suspension period may be subject to further extension, as appropriate, via subsequent Federal Register notices. |
08/16/2024 |
89 FR 66689
|
| Designation of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary; Notification of Effective Date |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is providing notice that the final rule published on June 6, 2023, to designate Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS), is effective on July 22, 2024. |
07/23/2024 |
89 FR 59610
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| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Establishment of Temporary Special Use Area for Coral Nursery |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing an interim final rule, temporary emergency rule in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) establishing three special use areas that will prohibit all entry except for restoration activities under a valid Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) permit. These special use areas are needed for the relocation of coral nursery stock to cooler waters in response to an anticipated marine heatwave this summer with a high likelihood of coral bleaching. NOAA is establishing three special use areas, each of which are individually approximately 0.07 square miles and are within Federal waters of FKNMS. This temporary rule is necessary to prevent or minimize destruction of, loss of, or injury to sanctuary resources by facilitating restoration activities to improve or repair living habitats through protecting coral nursery stock at this site from potential impacts caused by anchor damage and/or fishing gear. |
06/27/2024 |
89 FR 53483
|
| Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary; Final Regulations |
NOAA is issuing final regulations for the designation of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) in eastern Lake Ontario to recognize the national significance of the area's historical, archaeological, and cultural resources and to manage this special place as part of the National Marine Sanctuary System. The area encompasses 1,300 nmi2 (1,722 mi2) of eastern Lake Ontario waters and borders Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. NOAA will co-manage LONMS with New York State. |
06/06/2024 |
89 FR 48272
|
| Solicitation for Applications for Advisory Councils Established Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Executive Order |
Notice is hereby given that ONMS will solicit applications to fill non-governmental seats on its 17 established national marine sanctuary advisory councils and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council (advisory councils), under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Executive Order, respectively. Note, the list of 18 established advisory councils in the Contact Information for Each Site section includes the advisory council established for the Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary and the Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary. Vacant seats, including positions (i.e., primary and alternate), for each of the advisory councils will be advertised differently at each site in accordance with the information provided in this notice. This notice contains web page links and contact information for each site, as well as additional resources on advisory council vacancies and the application process. |
05/24/2024 |
89 FR 45854
|
| Proposed rule; notification of availability of draft environmental impact statement and draft management plan; request for public comments. |
NOAA proposes to designate marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary (proposed sanctuary) to protect nationally significant biological, cultural, and historical resources and to manage this special place as part of the National Marine Sanctuary System. |
03/01/2024 |
89 FR 15272
|
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Establishment of Temporary Special Use Area for Coral Nursery |
On September 6, 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a final temporary rule establishing a special use area of a 0.07 square mile area approximately five miles southeast of the community of Tavernier, on the island of Key Largo, within Federal waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) from September 6, 2023, through November 6, 2023. This document extends the temporary special use area an additional 60 days. The special use area prohibits all entry except for restoration activities under a valid Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) permit, continuous transit without interruption, and for law enforcement purposes from November 6, 2023, to January 5, 2024. This temporary extension is necessary to prevent or minimize destruction of, loss of, or injury to sanctuary resources, specifically to facilitate restoration activities to improve or repair living habitats through protecting coral nursery stock at this site from potential impacts caused by anchor damage and/or fishing gear. This extension is necessary to protect the corals in the temporary special use area until all of the corals are moved back to the original in-shore permitted nursery site. This temporary special use area will expire within 120 days from the date it was established.
|
11/02/2023 |
88 FR 75229
|
| Designation of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary; Delay of Effectiveness |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary (WSCNMS) on June 23, 2021, and the final rule became effective on August 16, 2021. However, as discussed in the final rule, the provision that prohibits grappling into or anchoring on shipwreck sites (grappling and anchoring provision) was to go into effect on October 1, 2023. This action delays the effectiveness of the grappling and anchoring provision of the final rule until October 1, 2024.
|
09/29/2023 |
88 FR 67067
|
|
Review of Nomination for Mariana Trench National Marine Sanctuary
|
On January 21, 2022, NOAA
requested written comments to facilitate
the Office of National Marine
Sanctuaries’ (ONMS) five-year review of
the nomination for a proposed Mariana
Trench National Marine Sanctuary
(NMS). On March 10, 2022, NOAA
reopened the public comment period for
an additional 45 days, ending on April
25, 2022. In those notices, NOAA
requested relevant information as it
pertains to its 11 evaluation criteria for
inclusion in the inventory of sites
eligible to be considered for designation
as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA
has synthesized the information
gathered through the public process,
completed an internal analysis, and the
ONMS Director has made the
determination that the Mariana Trench
NMS nomination will be removed from
the inventory.
|
09/11/2023 |
88 FR 62343
|
|
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Establishment of Temporary Special Use
Area for Coral Nursery
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing a final
temporary rule establishing a special use area which will prohibit all entry
except for restoration activities under a valid Office of National Marine
Sanctuaries (ONMS) permit, continuous transit without interruption, and for law
enforcement purposes into a 0.07 square mile area approximately five miles
southest of the community of Tavernier, on the island of Key Largo, within
Federal waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) from
September 6, 2023 to November 6, 2023.
|
09/06/2023 |
88 FR 60887
|
|
Proposed Chumash Heritage NMS NPRM
|
The National Marine Sanctuaries Act authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to
designate and protect as national marine sanctuaries areas of the marine
environment that are of special national significance due to their conservation,
recreational, ecological, historical, scientific, cultural, archaeological,
educational, or esthic qualities. Day-to-day management of national marine
sanctuaries has been delegated by the Secretary to ONMS. The primary objective
of the NMSA is to protect the resources of the National Marine Sanctuary System.
|
08/25/2023 |
88 FR 58123
|
|
Notice of Availability of Final Management Plan and Final Environmental
Assessment for Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
|
On February 13, 2020, NOAA initiated a review of the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS or the sanctuary) management plan to evaluate
substantive progress toward implementing the goals of the sanctuary and to make
revisions to the management plan as necessary to fulfill the purposes and
policies of the NMSA. NOAA anticipated that management plan changes would
require preparation of environmental analysis under the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA), and initiated public scoping meetings to gather information
and other comments from individuals, organizations, tribes, and government
agencies on the scope, types, and significance of issues related to the SBNMS
management plan and the proper scope of environmental analysis for the
management plan review. NOAA is providing notice of availability of a final
management plan and a final environmental assessment (EA) for SBNMS. |
08/08/2023 |
88 FR 53473
|
| Solicitation for SAC Applications |
Notice is hereby given that ONMS will solicit applications to fill
non-governmental seats on its 17 established national marine sanctuary advisory
councils and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
Advisory Council (advisory councils), under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act
and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Executive
Order, respectively. |
5/31/2023 |
88 FR 34831
|
| Proposed Lake Erie Quadrangle National Marine Sanctuary Notice of
Intent |
In accordance with the National MArine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and based on the area's qualities and
boundaries described in the community-based nomination on December 31, 2015
(https://nominate.noaa.gov/), NOAA is initiating a scoping process to consider
designating a national marine sanctuary in the eastern Lake Erie adjacent to
Pennsylvania. |
5/19/2023 |
88 FR 32198
|
| Pacific Remote Islands Notice of Intent |
In accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), NOAA is initiating the process to consider
designating the submerged lands and waters surrounding the Pacific Remote
Islands to the full extent of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as a new
national marine sanctuary. |
4/18/2023 |
88 FR 23624
|
|
National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Corrections and Correcting Amendments
|
NOAA published a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on January 6,
2023, announcing revisions to the National Marine Sanctuaries program
regulations. This document makes several non-substantive, technical corrections
to inadvertent errors that appeared in the final rule. |
4/4/2023 |
88 FR 19824
|
|
Notice of Availability of a Final Management Plan and Final Environmental
Assessment for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has prepared a
final management plan (FMP) as part of the Channel Islands National Marine
Sanctuary
(CINMS or sanctuary) management plan review. The FMP, which replaces a 2009
sanctuary
management plan, addresses current and emerging threats in CINMS and reflects
changes in new science and technologies, how the public uses the sanctuary, and
community needs. The FMP supports continued protection of sanctuary resources
through enforcement of existing sanctuary regulations, education and outreach
strategies that promote ocean stewardship, and communityinclusive involvement.
Consistent with the information provided in the 2019 Notice of Intent, and
information gathered through public scoping to prepare a draft environmental
assessment (DEA) and draft management plan (DMP) for the sanctuary, and public
comments received on the DMP, NOAA is not making modifications to the sanctuary
regulations at this time, but may consider regulatory changes in the future.
NOAA also prepared a final environmental assessment (FEA) and a finding of no
significant impact (FONSI) for this action. |
3/10/2023 |
2023-04973
|
|
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing this final
rule to remove a provision from one section of the existing Flower Garden Banks
National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) regulations, regarding the resolution of
conflicting Federal agency regulations by the Director of the Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries. |
2/14/2023 |
88 FR 9391
|
|
National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Delay of Effective Date
|
On January 6, 2023, NOAA published a final rule that appeared in the Federal
Register and that amended the ONMS regulations. The final rule was published
with a 30-day delayed effective date (February 6, 2023). This action delays the
effective date of the final rule by 60 days, until April 7, 2023. |
2/3/2023 |
88 FR 7357
|
|
Initiation of Review of Management Plan for Olympic Coast National Marine
Sanctuary; Intent To Conduct Scoping and Prepare Draft Environmental Analysis
and Draft Management Plan
|
In accordance with section 304(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, as
amended (NMSA), NOAA is initiating a review of the Olympic Coast National Marine
Sanctuary (OCNMS or sanctuary) management plan, to evaluate substantive progress
toward implementing the goals of the sanctuary, and to make revisions to the
management plan as necessary to fulfill the purposes and policies of the NMSA.
NOAA anticipates management plan changes will require preparation of an
environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NOAA
will conduct public scoping meetings to gather information and other comments
from individuals, organizations, tribes, and government agencies on the scope,
types, and significance of issues related to the OCNMS management plan and the
proper scope of environmental analysis for the management plan review. The
scoping meetings are scheduled as detailed in the DATES section. |
1/31/23 |
88 FR 6236
|
|
Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
|
NOAA proposes to designate the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) in
eastern Lake Ontario to recognize the national significance of the area’s
historical, archaeological, and cultural resources and to manage this special
place as part of the National Marine Sanctuary System. The proposed sanctuary
boundary would encompass 1,302 nmi2 (1,724 mi2) of eastern Lake Ontario waters
and would border Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. NOAA would
co-manage LONMS with New York State. NOAA also proposes regulations to implement
the national marine sanctuary designation and establish its terms of
designation. This proposed rule follows NOAA’s publication of a draft
environmental impact statement (DEIS) and draft management plan (DMP) in July
2021. NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule, as well as
possible names for the sanctuary. |
1/19/23 |
88 FR 3334
|
|
National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published in the
Federal Register on May 13, 2022 an interim final rule amending the National
Marine Sanctuaries program regulations, which has not yet gone into effect. With
this final rule, NOAA administratively withdraws the amendatory instructions and
associated regulatory text of the interim final rule, and, in response to public
comment replaces it with slightly revised amendatory instructions and regulatory
text for a few—but not all—provisions that were in that interim final rule.
NOAA, however, retains the preamble and the responses to public comments
provided in the interim final rule. Even with these revisions, this final rule
is largely similar to the interim final rule, except that NOAA retains the
existing regulatory language on the definition of “commercial fishing” and
retains the opportunity for third party appeals of sanctuary permitting
decisions by interested parties in those sanctuaries that currently recognize
such appeals. In addition, this final rule removes amendatory instructions for
updating the boundary description and boundary coordinates for the Flower Garden
Banks National Marine Sanctuary (NMS), which were inadvertently included in the
interim final rule and did not reflect a boundary expansion that went into
effect on March 22, 2021. This document provides responses to additional
comments received on the interim final rule. |
1/6/23 |
88 FR 953
|
|
Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act
and Solicitation for Applications for the Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine
Sanctuary Advisory Council
|
Notice is hereby given that NOAA is establishing a sanctuary advisory council
(council) for the proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary to provide
advice and recommendations to ONMS regarding the sanctuary’s designation. With
this notice, ONMS is soliciting applications for seats on the council. ONMS will
add this new council to the list of established national marine sanctuary
advisory councils. |
12/15/22 |
87 FR 76613
|
|
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing this
proposed rule to remove a provision from one section of the existing Flower
Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) regulations, regarding the
resolution of conflicting Federal agency regulations by the Director of the
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. |
10/14/22 |
87 FR 62314
|
|
Amendments to National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Delay of Effective Date
|
On May 13, 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
published an interim final rule that appeared in the Federal Register and that
amended the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) regulations. That rule
was published with a 30-day comment period, which ended on June 13, 2022, and a
45-day delayed effective date (June 27, 2022). A subsequent notice delaying the
effective date until September 26, 2022, was published on June 24, 2022. This
action further delays the effective date of the interim final rule by an
additional 120 days, until January 24, 2023. |
9/14/22 |
87 FR 56268
|
|
Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act
and Solicitation for Applications for the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National
Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
|
Notice is hereby given that NOAA is establishing a national marine sanctuary
advisory council for the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary,
which was designated on August 16, 2021. The council will provide advice and
recommendations to ONMS regarding the sanctuary management plan and will serve
as liaisons between the sanctuary and constituents and community groups. ONMS is
adding the new council to the list of established national marine sanctuary
advisory councils. ONMS solicits applications to fill council seats on an as
needed basis and is seeking applicants for seats on the Wisconsin Shipwreck
Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. This notice contains web page
links and contact information for the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine
Sanctuary and application materials to apply for the newly established advisory
council. |
8/29/22 |
87 FR 52750
|
|
Notice announcing Delay of Effective Date for Amendments to National Marine
Sanctuary Regulations
|
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is publishing a Notice of Delaying
the Effective Date of the interim final rule, published on May 13, 2022 by 90
days to September 26th, 2022. |
6/24/22 |
87 FR 37728
|
|
Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping and To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement for the Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary
|
In accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) is initiating a scoping process to consider designating a
national marine sanctuary in the Hudson Canyon area approximately 100 miles
offshore southeast of New York City. NOAA is initiating this scoping process
based on the area's diverse qualities, which are described in the Wildlife
Conservation Society's (WCS's) November 2016 Hudson Canyon national marine
sanctuary nomination. Specifically, WCS's nomination provides important context
and background regarding the natural and cultural resources in the region, the
potential benefits of national marine sanctuary designation, recommendations for
management of the sanctuary, and a proposed sanctuary boundary, which NOAA will
take under consideration, but does not represent an official boundary proposal
at this time. As a first step in this scoping process, NOAA invites comments on
the factors that will contribute to its determination of whether to designate
the area as a national marine sanctuary; designation would include preparation
and release of a draft environmental impact statement (including national marine
sanctuary boundary alternatives), proposed regulations, and a draft management
plan. This scoping process will also inform the initiation of any consultations
with Federal, State, or local agencies, Tribes, and other interested parties, as
appropriate. In support of the scoping process, the nomination package and
additional information regarding the qualities of the Hudson Canyon area can be
found at https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/hudson-canyon/. |
6/8/22 |
87 FR
34853
|
|
Notice of Alaĝum Kanuux̂
|
On June 13, 2014, NOAA published a final rule establishing the Sanctuary
Nomination Process, allowing communities to submit nominations to NOAA for
consideration as new national marine sanctuaries. The rule included the final
review process, national significance criteria, and management considerations
that NOAA uses to evaluate new national marine sanctuary nominations for
inclusion in the inventory of areas that could be considered for designation as
national marine sanctuaries. The rule also states that NOAA will publish a
Federal Register notice when areas have been added to the inventory of
successful nominations. This notice announces that NOAA added the Alaĝum Kanuux̂
(Heart of the Ocean) sanctuary nomination to the inventory.
|
6/8/22 |
87 FR
34851
|
|
Interim Final Rule for Amendments to National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
|
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries published an interim final rule in
the Federal Register to streamline sanctuary regulations and eliminate
regulations that are unclear, repetitive, outdated, or conflicting. It does not
substantively alter requirements or prohibitions on any regulated activities.
The interim final rule is scheduled to take effect on June 27, 2022. |
5/13/22 |
87 FR 29606
|
|
Re-opening of comment period for Mariana Trench National Marine Sanctuary
Nomination
|
NOAA has received requests for an extension of the public comment period and has
decided to extend the comment period by 45 days to provide the public with
additional time to provide comments. NOAA will also conduct an additional
virtual meeting in association with this comment period re-opening. |
5/10/22 |
87 FR 13709
|
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Review: Blueprint
for Restoration |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing several
changes to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) to expand the
boundary of the sanctuary, update sanctuary-wide regulations, update the
individual marine zones and their associated regulations, and revise the
sanctuary's terms of designation. |
7/18/22 |
87 FR 42800
|
| Review of Nomination for Mariana Trench National Marine Sanctuary
|
On January 21, 2022, NOAA published a notice in the Federal Register requesting
written and oral comments to facilitate ONMS' five-year review of the nomination
for the Mariana Trench National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) at the five-year
interval. In that notice, NOAA requested relevant information as it pertains to
its 11 evaluation criteria for inclusion in the inventory. |
3/10/22 |
87 FR 13709
|
|
Determination Regarding Review of Nomination for Hudson Canyon National Marine
Sanctuary
|
In January 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
requested written comments to facilitate the five-year review of the nomination
for Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary (NMS). NOAA requested relevant and
new information pertaining to its 11 sanctuary nomination evaluation criteria.
In particular, NOAA sought any additional details about the area's natural or
cultural resources, emerging threats to these resources, and evolving management
efforts or human uses in the proposed area (e.g., wind energy proposals). After
reviewing the information gathered through the public process and completing an
internal analysis of readily-available and relevant information on the proposed
area, NOAA has determined the Hudson Canyon NMS nomination will remain on the
inventory until at least February 23, 2027. |
2/28/22 |
87 FR 11049
|
| Review of Nomination for St. George Unangan Heritage National Marine
Sanctuary |
On November 17, 2021, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requested written comments to facilitate
the ONMS five-year review of the nomination for St. George Unangan Heritage
National Marine Sanctuary (NMS). NOAA requested relevant information as it
pertains to its 11 evaluation criteria for the nomination to remain in the
inventory. |
2/7/22 |
87 FR 6850
|
|
Review of Nomination for Mariana Trench National Marine Sanctuary
|
NOAA released a notice seeking public input on whether the nomination of Mariana
Trench National Marine Sanctuary should remain in the inventory of successful
nominations. |
1/21/22 |
87 FR 3284
|
|
Review of Nomination for Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary
|
NOAA is seeking written comments on its five-year review of the nomination for
Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary (NMS). Comments should focus solely on
any new and relevant information relating to NOAA's 11 sanctuary nomination
evaluation criteria. NOAA will pay particular attention to any additional
details about the significance of the area's natural or cultural resources,
changes to any threats to these resources, and evolving management efforts, or
human uses in the proposed area. NOAA will make a final determination on whether
the Hudson Canyon NMS nomination remains relevant and responsive to the
evaluation criteria after it analyzes the comments it receives and, if so,
whether Hudson Canyon NMS is to remain in the nomination inventory for another
five-year period. With this five-year review, NOAA is not seeking comments on
whether to start the sanctuary designation process for the Hudson Canyon NMS
proposal. |
1/21/22 |
87 FR 3283
|
|
Notice of Availability of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Draft
Management Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has prepared a draft
management plan as part of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS
or sanctuary) management plan review pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries
Act. The draft management plan, which would update the 2010 sanctuary management
plan, addresses current and emerging threats in SBNMS and reflects changes in
new science and technologies, how people use the sanctuary, and community needs.
The draft management plan supports continued protection of sanctuary resources
through enforcement of existing sanctuary regulations, education and outreach
strategies that promote ocean stewardship, and community engagement. Consistent
with the information provided in the 2020 Notice of Intent, NOAA is not
proposing modifications to the sanctuary regulations at this time, but may
consider regulatory changes in the future. NOAA also prepared an environmental
assessment, which evaluates the environmental impacts of implementing the draft
management plan and ongoing field activities. NOAA is soliciting public comments
on the draft updated management plan and environmental assessment. |
11/30/21 |
87 FR 67923
|
|
Notice of Availability of a Draft Management Plan and Draft Environmental
Assessment for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Announcement of
Public Meetings
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has prepared a draft
management plan (DMP) as part of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
(CINMS or sanctuary) management plan review. The DMP, which replaces a 2009
sanctuary management plan, addresses current and emerging threats in CINMS and
reflects changes in new science and technologies, how people use the sanctuary,
and community needs. The DMP supports continued protection of
sanctuary resources through enforcement of existing sanctuary regulations,
education and outreach strategies that promote ocean stewardship, and
community-inclusive involvement. Consistent with the information provided in the
2019 Notice of Intent, NOAA is not proposing modifications to the sanctuary
regulations at this time, but may consider regulatory changes in the future.
NOAA also prepared a draft environmental assessment (DEA), which evaluates the
environmental impacts of implementing the DMP, ongoing field activities, and the
existing sanctuary regulations. NOAA is soliciting public comments on the DMP
and DEA at this time. |
12/17/21 |
86 FR 71620
|
| Extension of Public Comment Period for the Notice of Intent to
Conduct Scoping and To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary |
On November 10, 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
published a Notice of Intent to conduct scoping and to prepare a draft
environmental impact statement for the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine
Sanctuary. With this notice, NOAA is extending the public comment period by 21
days to January 31, 2022, to provide the public with additional time to provide
comments on the Notice of Intent. |
12/16/21 |
86 FR 71422
|
|
Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping and To Prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement for the Proposed Designation of a National Marine Sanctuary Within
Papaha ̄naumokua ̄kea Marine National Monument
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in cooperation with
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the State of Hawai1i, and the Office
of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), is initiating the process to consider designating
marine portions of Papaha ̄naumokua ̄kea Marine National Monument as a national
marine sanctuary. Per the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA), NOAA will prepare a draft
environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the sanctuary designation process to
evaluate potential environmental effects of this action. NOAA will also
coordinate its responsibility under the National Historic Preservation Act with
the NEPA process. NOAA is initiating the public scoping process to invite
comments on the scope and significance of issues to be addressed in the
environmental impact statement that are
related to designating this area as a national marine sanctuary. The results of
this scoping process will assist NOAA in moving forward with the designation
process, including preparation and release of draft designation documents, and
formulating alternatives for the DEIS. |
11/19/21 |
86 FR 64904
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Review of Nomination for St. George Unangan Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
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The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is requesting written comments to facilitate
ONMS' review of the nomination for St. George Unangan Heritage National Marine
Sanctuary (NMS) at the five-year interval. In particular, NOAA is requesting
relevant information as it pertains to its 11 evaluation criteria for inclusion
in the inventory. In this five-year review, NOAA will pay particular attention
to any new information about the significance of the area's natural or cultural
resources, changes to any threats to these resources, and any updates to the
management framework of the area. NOAA has provided the original nominating
party, the City of St. George, an opportunity to share its views on these same
questions. Following this information gathering and internal analysis, NOAA will
make a final determination on whether or not the St. George Unangan Heritage NMS
nomination will remain in the inventory for another five year period. |
11/17/21 |
86 FR 64190
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issues final
regulations, a final management plan, and a final environmental assessment (EA)
for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS or sanctuary). The final rule
includes modifications to three provisions of the MBNMS regulations, the
modification of an appendix to the MBNMS regulations that describes sanctuary
zone boundaries, and the addition of one new definition to the MBNMS
regulations. A final EA and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) have been
prepared for this action. |
11/15/21 |
86 FR 62901 (pdf, 389K)
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| Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping and To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine
Sanctuary |
In accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA), the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inititating a process to
consider designating a portion of waters along and offshore of the central coast
of California as a national marine sanctuary. NOAA is initiating this process
based on the area's qualities and boundaries as described in the community-based
nomination submitted on July 17, 2015, excluding any geographical overlap of the
boundaries proposed for the Morro Bay 399 Area as described in the July 29, 2021
Federal Register notice. |
11/10/21 |
86 FR 62512
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Designation of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing notice
that the final rule published on June 23, 2021, to designate Wisconsin Shipwreck
Coast National Marine Sanctuary (WSCNMS) became effective on August 16, 2021.
NOAA is also amending the WCSNMS regulations to reflect the effective date. |
8/17/21 |
86 FR 45860 (pdf, 204K)
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ONMS Regulation Requiring Review for Fiscal Year 2022
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ONMS has determined that one rulemaking finalized in fiscal year 2012 requires
review under RFA section 610: "Research Area Within Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary". RIN 0648– AV88 (76 FR 63824; October 14, 2011). This final rule
created an 8.27 square-mile research area within the southern portion of Gray's
Reef National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA created the research area pursuant to its
authority under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq., in
order to provide a zone specifically designed for conducting controlled
scientific studies in the absence of certain human activities that could affect
the results. NOAA prohibited fishing, diving, and stopping a vessel in the
research area. NOAA prepared a final regulatory flexibility analysis for this
rule when it was finalized. |
6/29/21 |
86 FR 34169 (pdf, 268K)
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Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting
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Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Sanctuary System Business Advisory
Council (council). The meeting is open to the public, an opportunity for oral
and written comments will be provided. |
6/28/21 |
86 FR 33993
(pdf, 195K)
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Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Designation; Final
Regulations
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issues final
regulations to implement the designation of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast
National Marine Sanctuary (WSCNMS). The approximately 962 square-mile area
encompasses a portion of the waters and submerged lands of Lake Michigan
adjacent to Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, and Kewaunee Counties. The area
includes a nationally significant collection of underwater cultural resources,
including 36 known shipwrecks and about 59 suspected shipwrecks. Well preserved
by Lake Michigan's cold, fresh water, the shipwrecks in the WSCNMS possess
exceptional historical, archaeological and recreational value. NOAA and the
State of Wisconsin will co-manage WSCNMS.
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6/23/21 |
86 FR 32737 (pdf, 507K)
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Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting
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Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Sanctuary System Business Advisory
Council (council). The meeting is open to the public, an opportunity for oral
and written comments will be provided. |
4/2/21 |
86 FR 17364
(pdf, 211K)
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Expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
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NOAA issues final regulations to implement the expansion of the boundaries of
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS or sanctuary) and revise
the sanctuary's terms of designation. The purpose of this action is to expand
the sanctuary to include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the
northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing approximately a 104 square mile
increase in area. With this action, the existing FGBNMS regulations will apply
to the expanded locations. |
1/12/21 |
86 FR 4937 (pdf, 387K)
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Review of Nomination for Lake Erie Quadrangle National Marine Sanctuary
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ONMS requests written comments to facilitate ONMS' five year review of the
nomination for the Lake Erie Quadrangle National Marine Sanctuary (NMS). In
particular, NOAA is requesting relevant information as it pertains to its
evaluation criteria for inclusion in the inventory. NOAA will pay particular
attention to any new information about the nomination's resources, changes to
any threats towards these resources, and any updates to the management framework
of the area. NOAA will also assess the continuity and breadth of community-based
support for the nomination. |
1/12/21 |
86 FR 2384
(pdf, 235K)
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Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting
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Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Sanctuary System Business Advisory
Council (council). The meeting is open to the public, an opportunity for oral
and written comments will be provided. |
12/29/20 |
85 FR 85587
(pdf, 210K)
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Review of Nomination for Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
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In May 2020, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requested written comments to
facilitate ONMS review of the nomination for Chumash Heritage National Marine
Sanctuary (CHNMS). NOAA requested relevant information as it pertains to the 11
national significance criteria and management considerations that NOAA applied
to evaluate the CHNMS nomination for inclusion in the national inventory of
areas that NOAA may be considered for future designation as a national marine
sanctuary. NOAA has synthesized the information gathered through the public
process, completed an internal analysis, and the ONMS Director has determined
that the CHNMS nomination will remain in the inventory until at least October 5,
2025. |
10/1/20 |
85 FR 61935 (pdf,
230K)
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Proposed Rule, notice of availability of
a draft management plan and draft environmental assessment
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NOAA is proposing revised regulations, a revised management plan, and a draft
environmental assessment for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS or
sanctuary). The proposed rule includes four modifications to existing MBNMS
regulations, the modification of an appendix to the MBNMS regulations that
describes sanctuary zone boundaries, and the addition of one new definition to
the MBNMS regulations. A draft environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared
for this proposed action. |
7/06/20 |
85 FR 40143 (pdf, 332K)
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Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act
and Solicitation for Applications for the Mallows Bay- Potomac River National
Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
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Notice is hereby given that NOAA is establishing a national marine sanctuary
advisory council for the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary
(MPNMS) which was designated on September 3, 2019. The council will provide
advice and recommendations to ONMS regarding the sanctuary management plan and
will serve as liaisons between the sanctuary and constituents and community
groups. ONMS is adding this council to the list of established national marine
sanctuary advisory councils. ONMS solicits applications to fill council seats on
an as needed basis and is now seeking applicants for seats on the MPNMS
Sanctuary Advisory Council. |
5/22/20 |
85 FR 31161 (pdf, 268K)
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Proposed Expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposes to expand
the boundaries of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) and
revise the sanctuary's terms of designation. The purpose of this action is to
expand the sanctuary to include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the
northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing a 104 square mile increase in area.
The existing FGBNMS regulations would be applied to the expanded locations. NOAA
is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule. |
5/1/20 |
85 FR 25359 (pdf, 372K)
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| Solicitation for Applications for Advisory Councils Established
Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Executive Order
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Notice is hereby given that ONMS will solicit applications to fill
non-governmental seats on its 14 established national marine sanctuary advisory
councils and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
Advisory Council (advisory councils), under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act
and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Executive
Order, respectively. Note, the list of 15 established advisory councils in the
Contact Information for Each Site section includes the advisory council
established for the Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary and excludes
an advisory council for the recently designated Mallows BayPotomac River
National Marine Sanctuary since an advisory has not yet been established. Vacant
seats, including positions (i.e., primary and alternate), for each of the
advisory councils will be advertised differently at each site in accordance with
the information provided in this notice. This notice contains web page links and
contact information for each site, as well as additional resources on advisory
council vacancies and the application process. |
4/29/20 |
85 FR 23764 (pdf, 280K)
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| Indirect Cost Rates for the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
for Fiscal Year 2010
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Office of
National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) announces the establishment of new indirect
cost rates for the recovery of indirect costs for its component organizations
involved in natural resource damage and restoration activities for fiscal year
(FY) 2010.
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3/25/20 |
85 FR
16927 (pdf, 247K)
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| Initiation of Review of Management Plan for Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Conduct Scoping and Prepare Draft Environmental
Analysis and Management Plan
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In accordance with Section 304(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, as
amended (NMSA), NOAA is initiating a review of the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS or the sanctuary) management plan, to evaluate
substantive progress toward implementing the goals of the sanctuary, and to make
revisions to the management plan as necessary to fulfill the purposes and
policies of the NMSA. NOAA anticipates management plan changes will require
preparation of an environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA). NOAA will conduct public scoping meetings to gather information and
other comments from individuals, organizations, tribes and government agencies
on the scope, types, and significance of issues related to the SBNMS management
plan and the proper scope of environmental analysis for the management plan
review.
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2/13/20 |
85 FR
8213 (pdf, 303K)
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| Clarification of Procedures for the Sanctuary Nomination Process
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The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is clarifying procedures for the Sanctuary
Nomination Process (SNP) established in 2014. Specifically, ONMS informs the
public of how it intends to treat nominations that have been accepted to the
inventory of sites for potential designation as national marine sanctuaries and
have been on the inventory for five years.
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11/13/19 |
84 FR 61546 (pdf, 253K)
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| Initiation of Review of Management
Plan for Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Conduct
Scoping and Prepare Draft
Environmental Analysis and
Management Plan
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In accordance with Section
304(e) of the National Marine
Sanctuaries Act, as amended (NMSA),
the Office of National Marine
Sanctuaries (ONMS) of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) is initiating a
review of the Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary (CINMS or sanctuary)
management plan, to evaluate
substantive progress toward
implementing the goals of the sanctuary,
and to make revisions to the
management plan as necessary to fulfill
the purposes and policies of the NMSA. |
10/1/19 |
84 FR 52053 (pdf, 294K)
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| Designation of Mallows Bay-Potomac
River National Marine Sanctuary;
Notification of Effective Date
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NOAA provides notice that the designation and
the final regulations to implement the
designation of Mallows Bay-Potomac
River National Marine Sanctuary
(MPNMS) published on July 8, 2019
became effective on September 3, 2019. |
9/26/19 |
84 FR 50736 (pdf, 300K)
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| Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine
Sanctuaries Act and Solicitation for Applications for the Proposed Lake Ontario
National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
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Notice is hereby given that NOAA is establishing a national marine sanctuary
advisory council for the proposed sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario. The council
will provide advice and recommendations to ONMS regarding the sanctuary’s
designation. ONMS is soliciting applications to fill seats on the Proposed Lake
Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. This notice contains web
page links and contact information for the Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine
Sanctuary and application materials to apply for the newly established advisory
council. |
9/17/19 |
(pdf, 307K)
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| Notice of Partial Delegation of Authority to the Under Secretary of
Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration To Implement Section 113 of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2017, Regarding the Research, Exploration and Salvage of RMS
Titanic
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NOAA is publishing this notice to inform the public that, on August 29, 2018,
the Secretary of Commerce delegated to the NOAA Administrator partial authority
under Section 113 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (‘‘Section
113’’), to authorize any research, exploration, salvage, or other activity that
would physically alter or disturb the wreck or wreck site of the RMS Titanic per
the provisions of the Agreement Concerning the Shipwrecked Vessel RMS Titanic
(hereinafter the ‘‘International Agreement’’). The Secretary also authorized the
NOAA Administrator to take appropriate actions to carry out this section of the
Act consistent with the International Agreement. This notice also provides the
public with a point of contact for any person seeking a Section 113
authorization from NOAA. |
8/05/19 |
(pdf, 295K)
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| Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Designation
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NOAA issues final regulations to implement the designation of the Mallows Bay -
Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. |
7/8/19 |
84 FR 32586 (pdf, 441K)
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| Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping and To Prepare a DEIS for the
Proposed Great Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA is initiating the scoping process to consider designating a new national
marine sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario. Comments must be received on or before
July 31, 2019. |
4/17/19 |
84 FR 16004 (pdf, 235K)
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| Rulemaking on allowance of certain discharges by the U.S. Coast
Guard in Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries; Notice
of Availability of final rule and final environmental assessment |
NOAA has finalized a rule to allow the U.S. Coast Guard to carry out otherwise
prohibited vessel sewage, graywater and training-related discharges, seaward of
approximately 3 nautical miles from shore, within the areas added to Greater
Farallones and Cordell Bank national marine sanctuaries' boundaries when they
expanded in 2015. NOAA is allowing these exceptions to the discharge
prohibitions in order to address Coast Guard concerns about both complying with
the discharge prohibitions in the larger, expanded sanctuaries and continuing to
complete its mission requirements. A notice of availability (NOA) of the final
rule and final EA was published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2018.
|
11/09/18 |
83 FR 55956 (pdf, 286K)
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| Notice of availability of Errata for the final environmental impact
report/environmental impact statement |
NOAA has published an errata document for the Final Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Statement (FEIR/EIS) for a permit application to
NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary submitted by California American
Water Company to construct and operate Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project,
a reverse osmosis desalination facility project in Monterey County, California.
A notice of availability (NOA) of the final EIR/EIS was published in the Federal
Register on March 30, 2018 (83 FR 13737). |
10/19/18 |
83 FR
38684 (pdf, 174K) |
| Notice of Availability of Draft Programmatic Environmental
Assessments for Field Operations at Thirteen National Marine Sanctuaries and Two
Marine National Monuments. |
On August 7, 2018 NOAA published a notice requesting public comment on four
draft programmatic environmental assessments related to Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries Field Operations. Comments will be considered if received on
or before September 21, 2018. Comments can be submitted through regulations.gov
portal using docket ID: NOAA-NOS-2018-0095 |
8/7/18 |
83 FR
38684 (pdf, 213K) |
| Proposed Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project; Notice of
Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact
Statement |
California American Water Company (CalAm) submitted a permit application to
NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) to construct and operate a
reverse osmosis (RO) desalination facility project (Project) in Monterey County,
California. NOAA is conducting the permit review process in accordance with
review and consultation requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and other applicable statutes. NOAA, as federal lead agency for purposes
of NEPA, and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the state lead
agency for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), have
prepared a joint final environmental impact review/environmental impact
statement (EIR/EIS) that analyzes the potential effects on the physical and
human environment of the proposed action. |
3/30/18 |
83 FR 13737 (pdf, 197K)
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| Plan for Periodic Review of Regulations |
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) section 610 requires that NOAA Office of
National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) periodically review existing regulations that
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities,
such as small businesses, small organizations, and small governmental
jurisdictions. This plan describes how ONMS will perform this review and
describes the regulations proposed for review in 2018. |
3/1/18 |
83
FR 8812 (pdf, 238K) |
| Final Notice of a New Category of Special Use Permit Related to the
Operation of Desalination Facilities Producing Potable Water for Consumption
|
On January 12, 2017, NOAA published a notice in the Federal Register proposing
two new categories of special use permits (SUP) related to the operation of
desalination facilities, and requesting public comment. NOAA hereby gives public
notice that the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries will adopt a new SUP
category pursuant to the requirements of Section 310 of the National Marine
Sanctuaries Act (NMSA). The SUP category is for the continued presence of a
pipeline transporting seawater to or from a desalination facility. The second
category previously proposed for the use of sediment to filter seawater for
desalination is removed. This notice also includes background information on the
use of desalination in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) and ONMS
regulations applicable to activities that disturb submerged lands or discharge
into sanctuaries, explains why a SUP is appropriate for this category of
actions, explains why issuance of a new SUP category will not result in
additional regulatory review, explains how the SUP category will facilitate and
streamline the administration and management of desalination permits, as
appropriate, and provides responses to public comments received. At this time,
most proposed desalination activity in sanctuaries occurs in MBNMS, and the
scientific studies used for environmental impact and comparative cost analyses
were regionally based, so the SUP category only applies to MBNMS. |
9/07/17 |
82 FR
42298 (pdf, 270K)
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| Review of National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments
Designated or Expanded Since April 28, 2007; Notice of Opportunity for Public
Comment |
On June 26, 2017, NOAA published a notice in the Federal Register (82 FR 28827)
to request comments to inform the review the Department of Commerce is
conducting pursuant to Executive Order 13795— Implementing an America-First
Offshore Energy Strategy, signed on April 28, 2017. The Department of Commerce
is conducting a review of all designations and expansions of National Marine
Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments since April 28, 2007. The June 26,
2017, notice provides more information on the scope of the review, including a
list of the eleven National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments
subject to the review. The Secretary of Commerce will use the review to inform
the preparation of a report under Executive Order 13795, Sec. 4(b)(ii). This
notice reopened the public comment period by an additional 15 days. |
7/31/17 |
82
FR 35509 (pdf, 209K)
|
| Delay of Discharge Requirements for U.S. Coast Guard Activities in
Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expanded the
boundaries of Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (now renamed
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary or GFNMS) and Cordell Bank National
Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS) to an area north and west of their previous boundaries
with a final rule published on March 12, 2015. The final rule entered into
effect on June 9, 2015. At that time, NOAA postponed the effectiveness of the
discharge requirements in both sanctuaries’ regulations in the areas added to
GFNMS and CBNMS boundaries in 2015 with regard to U.S. Coast Guard activities
for six months. Since then, NOAA published three documents to extend the
postponement of the discharge requirements to provide adequate time for
completion of an environmental assessment, and subsequent rulemaking, as
appropriate. The current extension would end on June 9, 2017. This document
extends the postponement of the discharge requirements for these activities for
another six months for the same reasons. |
6/07/17 |
82 FR 26339 (pdf, 299K)
|
| Plan for Periodic Review of Regulations |
Notice of plan for periodic review of regulations; request for comments.
SUMMARY: Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) section 610 requires that the NOAA
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) periodically review existing
regulations that have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities, such as small businesses, small organizations, and small
governmental jurisdictions. This plan describes how ONMS will perform this
review and describes the regulation proposed for review during the current
review-cycle. |
4/26/17 |
82 FR 19195 (pdf, 225K)
|
| Proposed Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project; Notice of
Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact
Statement |
A permit application has been submitted by California American Water Company
(CalAm) to NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) to construct
and operate a reverse osmosis desalination facility project (Project) in
Monterey County, California. The permit review process is being conducted
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)
and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Cal. Pub. Res. Code §21000 et
seq.). NOAA has prepared, in cooperation with the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC), a joint draft environmental impact review/environmental
impact statement (EIR/EIS) that analyzes the potential effects on the physical
and human environment related to the Project proposed within MBNMS boundaries.
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the draft EIR/EIS. |
1/13/17 |
82 FR 4302 (pdf, 200K)
|
| Notice and Request for Comment on Two New Categories of Special Use
Permits Related to the Operation of Desalination Facilities Producing Potable
Water for Consumption |
On January 12, 2017, NOAA published a notice requesting public comment on
whether the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries should adopt two new special
use permit (SUP) categories pursuant to the requirements of Section 310 of the
National Marine Sanctuaries Act. The two new SUP categories would be: 1) the
continued presence of a pipeline transporting seawater to or from a desalination
facility; and 2) the use of sediment to filter seawater for desalination.
Comments will be considered if received on or before February 13, 2017. |
1/12/17 |
82 FR 3751 (pdf,
302K) |
| Wisconsin-Lake Michigan National Marine Sanctuary; Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking and Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement and
Management Plan |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to
designate an area of 1,075 square miles of Wisconsin state waters as the
Wisconsin—Lake Michigan National Marine Sanctuary (WLMNMS or sanctuary). |
1/9/17 |
82 FR
2269 (pdf, 289K) |
| Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary; Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking and Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement and
Management Plan |
NOAA proposes to designate approximately 52 square miles of waters encompassing
and surrounding Maryland's Mallows Bay as the Mallows Bay—Potomac River National
Marine Sanctuary (MPNMS or sanctuary). |
1/9/17 |
82 FR
2254 (pdf, 313K) |
Presidential Proclamation 9478 of August 26, 2016 Papahānaumokuākea
Marine National Monument Expansiont
|
Through Proclamation 8031 of June 15, 2006, as amended by Proclamation 8112 of
February 28, 2007, the President established the Papahānaumokuākea Marine
National Monument (Monument), to protect and preserve the marine area of the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the historic and scientific objects therein.
An area adjacent to the Monument, and that will constitute the Monument
Expansion as set forth in this proclamation, includes the waters and submerged
lands to the extent of the seaward limit of the United States Exclusive Economic
Zone (U.S. EEZ) west of 163° West Longitude, and extending from the boundaries
depicted on the map accompanying Proclamation 8031 as amended by Proclamation
8112 (adjacent area). The Monument Expansion comprises the waters and submerged
lands in the U.S. EEZ west of 163° West Longitude adjacent to the Monument. The
Federal lands and interests in lands reserved consist of approximately 442,781
square miles, which is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and
management of the objects to be protected.
|
8/31/16 |
81 FR 60227 (pdf, 139MB) |
Requesting Nominations for the Marine Protected Areas Federal
Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting
|
The Department of Commerce (Department) is seeking nominations for membership on
the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee
advises the Secretaries of Commerce and Interior on implementing Section 4 of
Executive Order 13158, specifically on strategies and priorities for developing
the national system of marine protected areas (MPAs) and on practical approaches
to further enhance and expand protection of new and existing MPAs. Nominations
are sought for highly qualified non-Federal scientists, resource managers, and
people representing other interests or organizations involved with or affected
by marine protected areas, including in the Great Lakes. Ten of the 20 members
of the Committee have terms that expire November 15, 2016, and nominations are
sought to fill these vacancies. Additionally, notice is hereby given of a
Committee meeting to be held via webinar on Monday, October 3, 2016 from
3:00–5:30 p.m. ET. The Webinar is open to members of the public.
|
8/22/16 |
81 FR 56604 (pdf, 221MB) |
Indirect Cost Rates for the Damage Assessment, Remediation, and
Restoration Program for Fiscal Year 2015
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Damage
Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) is announcing new
indirect cost rates on the recovery of indirect costs for its component
organizations involved in natural resource damage assessment and restoration
activities for fiscal year (FY) 2015. The indirect cost rates for this fiscal
year and date of implementation are provided in this notice. More information on
these rates and the DARRP policy can be found at the DARRP Web site at www.darrp.noaa.gov.
|
8/22/16 |
81 FR 56580 (pdf, 221MB) |
Notice of Availability of Flower Garden Banks National Marine
Sanctuary Proposed Expansion Draft Environmental Impact Statement
|
NOAA has prepared a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed
actions of boundary expansion, and application of existing regulations and
management plan actions to new geographic areas of the Flower Garden Banks
National Marine Sanctuary.
|
6/10/16 |
81 FR 37576 (pdf, 201K) |
Notice of Sites Added to the Inventory of Possible Areas for
Designation as New National Marine Sanctuaries
|
On June 13, 2014, NOAA published a final rule re-establishing the Sanctuary
Nomination Process (SNP) which allows communities to submit nominations to NOAA
for consideration as new national marine sanctuaries. The rule included the
final review process, national significance criteria, and management
considerations that NOAA uses to evaluate community nominations for inclusion in
the inventory of areas that could be considered for designation as national
marine sanctuaries. The rule also states that NOAA will publish a Federal
Register notice when areas have been added to the inventory. This notice
announces that NOAA has added four sanctuary nominations to the SNP inventory
between June 2014 and April 2016.
|
6/03/16 |
81 FR 35737 (pdf, 221K) |
Delay of Discharge Requirements for U.S. Coast Guard Activities in
Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries
|
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expanded the
boundaries of Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (now renamed
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary or GFNMS) and Cordell Bank National
Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS) to an area north and west of their previous boundaries
with a final rule published on March 12, 2015. The final rule entered into
effect on June 9, 2015. At that time, NOAA postponed the effectiveness of the
discharge requirements in both sanctuaries’ regulations in the areas added to
GFNMS and CBNMS boundaries in 2015 with regard to U.S. Coast Guard activities
for 6 months. This notice extends the postponement of the discharge requirements
for these activities for another 6 months to provide adequate time for
completion of an environmental assessment, and subsequent rulemaking, as
appropriate.
|
5/31/16 |
81 FR 34268 (pdf, 225K) |
Intent to Conduct Scoping and Prepare a Draft Environmental
Assessment for Changes in Regulations for Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank
National Marine Sanctuaries
|
Pursuant to a request from USCG, NOAA is considering developing future
rulemaking to allow the following USCG discharges within part or all of GFNMS
and CBNMS: 1) untreated vessel sewage, 2) vessel graywater that does not meet
the definition of clean as defined by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(FWPCA), and 3) ammunition and pyrotechnics (flare) materials used in USCG
training exercises for use of force and search and rescue. NOAA will conduct
public scoping, including public meetings, to gather information and other
comments to determine the relevant scope of issues and range of alternatives to
be addressed in the environmental process from individuals, organizations,
tribes, and government agencies on this topic.
|
4/21/16 |
81 FR 23445 (pdf, 201K) |
Notice to Withdraw Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Proposed
Expansion
|
NOAA is withdrawal the March 2015 proposal to make changes to the Hawaiian
Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
|
3/14/16 |
81 FR 13303 (pdf, 203K) |
| Notice of Intent To Review Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
Boundary |
NOAA is initiating a review of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary boundaries.
|
1/8/16 |
81 FR 879 (pdf, 204K)
|
| Final Notice of Fee Calculations for Special Use Permits |
NOAA has finalized the methods, formulas and rationale for the calculations it
will use in order to assess fees associated with special use permits. |
11/19/15 |
80 FR
72415 (pdf, 204K) |
| Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping and To Prepare a DEIS for the
Proposed Mallows Bay – Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA is initiating the scoping process to consider designating a new national
marine sanctuary in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay waters. |
10/7/15 |
80 FR
60634 (pdf, 204K) |
| Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping and To Prepare a DEIS for the
Proposed Wisconsin-Lake Michigan National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA is initiating the scoping process to consider designating a new national
marine sanctuary in Wisconsin's Lake Michigan waters. |
10/7/15 |
80
FR 60631 (pdf, 203K) |
Initiation of Review of Management Plan and Regulations of the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Intent
To Conduct Scoping and Prepare Draft Environmental Impact Statement and
Management Plan
|
ONMS is initiating a review of the MBNMS management plan and will conduct public
scoping meetings to gather information and input on the scope, types and
significance of issues related to the sanctuary's management plan and
regulations.
|
8/28/15 |
80 FR 51973 (pdf,
203K) |
| Notice of Fee Calculations for Special Use Permits |
NOAA has published a notice requesting comments on the methods, formulas, and
rationale for the calculations it will use in order to assess fees associated
with special use permits (SUPs). Comments must be received on or before October
6, 2015. |
8/7/15 |
80 FR 47472 (pdf,
201K) |
| Expansion of Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine
Sanctuaries, and Regulatory Changes; Name Change |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing notice
that the final rule published on March 12, 2015 (80 FR 13078) became effective
on June 9, 2015. NOAA is also changing the name of Gulf of the Farallones
National Marine Sanctuary to Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. |
6/15/15 |
80 FR 34047 (pdf,
204K) |
| Proposed Monterey Bay Regional Water Project Desalination Facility;
Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Scoping Meeting |
An application for permit approval has been submitted to construct and operate a
seawater reverse osmosis desalination facility and colocated seawater-cooled
150-megawatt computer data center campus project at Moss Landing, Monterey
County, California, within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS). The
permit review process will be conducted concurrently with a public process
conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NOAA is
soliciting information and comments on the range and significance of issues
related to the project proposed within MBNMS boundaries. |
6/1/15 |
80 FR 31022 (pdf,
199K) |
| GFNMS and MBNMS Regulations on Introduced Species; Notification of
Effective Date |
On February 19, 2015, NOAA finalized regulations that prohibit the introduction
of introduced species into the state waters of Gulf of the Farallones and
Monterey Bay national marine sanctuaries (80 FR 8778). Those regulations became
effective on May 15, 2015. |
5/29/15 |
80 FR 30614 (pdf,
422K) |
| Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting |
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Sanctuary System Business Advisory
Council (Council). The meeting is open to the public, and participants may
provide comments at the appropriate time during the meeting, to be held
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday, April 23,
2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. An opportunity for public comment will
be provided on April 23, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. These times and the agenda
topics described below are subject to change. |
4/01/15 |
80 FR 17407 (pdf, 184K) |
| Notice of availability of the final updated Framework for the
National System of Marine Protected Areas of the United States and response to
comments on Draft Updated Framework |
This Framework provides overarching guidance for collaborative efforts among
federal, state, commonwealth, territorial, tribal and local governments and
stakeholders to implement an effective National System of MPAs (National System)
from existing sites, build management capacity among MPA programs, coordinate
collaborative efforts to address common management issues and identify
ecosystem-based gaps in the protection of significant natural and cultural
resources for possible future action by the nation’s MPA authorities. This
document updates the previous version of the Framework, completed in November
2008, using experience gained implementing the National System and advice from
the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee and MPA programs. |
3/30/15 |
80 FR 16626 (pdf, 4184K) |
| Proposed Rule for Expansion of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale
National Marine Sanctuaries |
NOAA is requesting comments until June 19, 2015 on the proposed expansion of of
the geographic area and scope of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine
Sanctuary as well as related regulatory changes. |
3/26/15 |
80 FR 16224 (pdf,
472K) |
| Expansion of Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine
Sanctuaries, and Regulatory Changes; Final Rule |
NOAA is expanding the boundaries of Gulf of the Farallones National Marine
Sanctuary and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary to an area north and west
of their current boundaries. As part of this action, NOAA is revising the terms
of designation, management plans, and regulations for these two sanctuaries.
|
3/12/15 |
80 FR 13078 (pdf,
537K) |
| Boundary Expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary;
Notification of Effective Date |
NOAA published a final rule to expand the boundary of Thunder Bay National
Marine Sanctuary, clarify the correlation between TBNMS regulations and Indian
tribal fishing activities, and revise the corresponding sanctuary terms of
designation on September 5, 2014 (79 FR 52960). Through this notification, NOAA
is announcing the regulations became effective on February 3, 2015. |
3/6/15 |
80 FR 12079 (pdf,
175K) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Final Rule correcting
permitting regulations from 2011 |
NOAA is reinstating missing paragraphs of the Olympic Coast National Marine
Sanctuary regulations that pertain to the issuance of permits, which were
inadvertently excluded in the publication of a November 2011 final rule revising
OCNMS permitting regulations. |
3/2/15 |
80 FR 11111 (pdf,
233K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries
Regulations on Introduced Species |
NOAA is initiating a review of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
boundaries. |
2/19/15 |
80 FR 8778 (pdf, 150K)
|
| Notice of Intent to Prepare a DEIS for Expansion of Flower Garden
Banks National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA is initiating a review of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
boundaries. |
2/3/15 |
80 FR 5699 (pdf, 150K)
|
| Final Environmental Impact Statement for Cordell Bank and Gulf of
the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries Expansion |
This final environmental impact statement provides detailed information and
analysis of a range of reasonable alternatives for a proposed boundary
expansion, and other regulatory changes to these sanctuaries. |
12/19/14 |
79 FR 75800 (pdf, 201K) |
| Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
With this final rule, NOAA is expanding Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
from 448 square miles to 4,300 square miles. |
9/5/14 |
79 FR 52960 (pdf, 302K) |
| Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Final Environmental Impact
Statement |
In this final environmental impact statement, NOAA analyzes the impacts of
various alternatives for the expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
|
8/1/14 |
79 FR 44769 (pdf, 176K) |
| Administrative Updates to Papahānaumokuākea Marine
National Monument Regulations |
This final rule makes administrative and procedural changes to the applicable
regulations with corrected addresses and fax numbers because the offices of
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument have moved. |
7/31/14 |
79 FR 44316 (pdf, 205K) |
| Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations and Management
Plan |
NOAA has updated the regulations and management plan for Gray's Reef National
Marine Sanctuary. The regulations are revised to clarify the prohibition on
anchoring and add an exemption to allow the use of weighted marker buoys that
are continuously tended by vessel operators during otherwise lawful fishing or
diving activities, not attached to a vessel, and not capable of holding a boat
at anchor. A revised management plan outlining management priorities for GRNMS
for the next 5-10 years has also been prepared. |
7/18/14 |
79 FR 41879 (pdf, 205K) |
| Final Rule Re-establishing the Sanctuary Nomination Process |
This final rule re-establishes the process for communities to nominate
nationally significant areas of the marine and Great Lakes environments as
national marine sanctuaries. The rule includes the final process, criteria, and
management considerations that NOAA will use to evaluate community nominations
for inclusion in the inventory of areas that could be considered for designation
as national marine sanctuaries. |
6/13/14 |
79 FR 33851 (pdf, 267K) |
| Amended Proposed Rule for Boundary Expansion of Thunder Bay National
Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA seeks comments on an amendment to the proposal to expand Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary from 448 square miles to 4,300 square miles. Comments
accepted from 5/09/14 to 6/08/2014. |
5/9/14 |
79 FR 26654 (pdf, 267K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries
Regulations on Introduced Species |
On March 27, 2014, NOAA proposed to amend an earlier proposed rule (from March
2013) to allow GFNMS and MBNMS to authorize certain introduced species of
shellfish from commercial mariculture projects in all state waters of the
sanctuaries. The comment period on this amendment closed on April 11, 2014. NOAA
is re-opening the public comment period until May 5, 2014. |
4/17/14 |
79 FR 21658 (pdf, 197K) |
| Proposed Rule for Expansion of Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell
Bank National Marine Sanctuaries |
NOAA is requesting comments until June 30, 2014 on the proposed expansion of
Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones national marine sanctuaries as well as
related regulatory changes. |
4/14/14 |
79 FR 20982 (pdf, 463K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries
Regulations on Introduced Species |
On March 18, 2013 (78 FR 16622), NOAA proposed to prohibit the introduction of
introduced species into the state waters of Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey
Bay national marine sanctuaries (GFNMS and MBNMS). The proposed prohibition
included exceptions for the catch and release of striped bass and for introduced
species as part of mariculture activities in the Tomales Bay region of GFNMS.
NOAA is now amending the March 2013 proposed rule to allow GFNMS and MBNMS to
authorize certain introduced species of shellfish from commercial mariculture
projects in all state waters of the sanctuaries, including Tomales Bay. This
notice reopens the public comment period to consider this amendment. Comments
will be accepted until April 11, 2014. |
3/27/14 |
79 FR 17073 (pdf, 242K) |
| Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment of Potential White Shark
Research and Education Projects in the Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuaries |
NOAA has developed a draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) to
analyze the potential impacts of anticipated research and education projects in
the next five years and that may have the potential to affect White Sharks
within Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the northern portion
of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. |
3/24/14 |
79 FR 15960 (pdf, 201K) |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary |
NOAA is soliciting public comments on potential amendment to the regulations
regarding anchoring and the use of small weighted marker buoys for diving or
fishing in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA is also soliciting
comments on a draft management plan and environmental assessment. Public
comments are accepted until February 10, 2014. |
12/10/13 |
78 FR 74046 (pdf, 245K) |
| Boundary Expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
On June 14, 2013, NOAA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to
revise the regulations for the boundary of the Thunder Bay National Marine
Sanctuary (78 FR 35776). On August 15, NOAA re- opened the comment period until
October 18, 2013 (78 FR 49700). On October 28, NOAA re-opened the comment period
until November 27 (78 FR 64186). This notice re-opens the public comment period
stated in the June 14, 2013 proposed rule until December 19, 2013. |
12/5/13 |
78 FR 73112 (pdf, 240K) |
| Boundary Expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
On June 14, 2013, NOAA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to
revise the regulations for the boundary of the Thunder Bay National Marine
Sanctuary (78 FR 35776). On August 15, NOAA re-opened the comment period until
October 18, 2013 (78 FR 49700). This notice re-opens the public comment period
stated in the June 14, 2013 proposed rule until November 27, 2013. |
10/28/13 |
78 FR 64186 (pdf, 270K) |
| Boundary Expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
On June 14, 2013, NOAA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to
revise the regulations for the boundary of the Thunder Bay National Marine
Sanctuary (78 FR 35776). This notice reopens the public comment period stated in
that proposed rule until October 18, 2013. |
8/15/13 |
78 FR 49700 (pdf, 270K) |
| Re-establishing the Sanctuary Nomination Process |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule to re-establish the
sanctuary nomination process. NOAA is also proposing to amend its regulations
governing the process for nominating and evaluating sites for eligibility as a
national marine sanctuary. This action would replace the currently inactive
Sanctuary Evaluation List (SEL) with a new process for local communities and
other interested parties to provide NOAA with robust, criteria-driven proposals
for new national marine sanctuaries. Comments
will be considered if received on or before August 27, 2013. |
6/28/13 |
78 FR 38848 (pdf, 270K) |
| Boundary Expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA seeks comments on a proposal to expand Thunder Bay National Marine
Sanctuary from 448 square miles to 4,300 square miles. Comments accepted from
6/14/2013 to 8/13/2013. |
6/14/13 |
78 FR 35776 (pdf, 270K) |
| Final Notice of Applicability of Special Use Permit Requirements to
Certain Categories of Activities Conducted Within the National Marine Sanctuary
System |
NOAA gives public notice of the final revised list of categories of activities
subject to the special use permit requirements of Section 310 of the National
Marine Sanctuaries Act. |
5/3/13 |
78 FR 25957 (pdf, 188K) |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Withdrawal. Gulf of the Farallones
and Monterey
Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Regulations on Introduced Species. |
NOAA is soliciting public comments on potential withdrawal of a notice of
proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2009 (74 FR
50740) concerning regulations on the introduction of introduced species into
Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay national marine sanctuaries. Public
comments are accepted until May 17, 2013. |
3/18/13 |
78 FR 16628 (pdf, 225K) |
| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey
Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Regulations on Introduced Species. |
NOAA is soliciting public comments on potential amendment to the terms of
designation and regulations regarding the introduction of introduced species
into Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay national marine sanctuaries (GFNMS
and MBNMS, respectively). Public comments are accepted until May 17, 2013. |
3/18/13 |
78 FR 16622 (pdf, 250K) |
| Notice of Availability for Final Management Plan and Environmental
Assessment for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary |
This notice informs the public of the publication of the final management plan
and environmental assessment for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. |
2/14/13 |
78 FR 10606 (pdf, 205K) |
| Amendments to National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule to amend the program
regulations of the national marine sanctuaries. The rule would update and
reorganize the existing regulations, eliminate redundancies across sanctuaries,
eliminate outmoded regulations, adopt standard boundary descriptions, and
consolidate general and permitting procedures. Comments will be considered if
received on or before March 29, 2013. |
1/28/13 |
78 FR 5998 (pdf, 448K) |
| Notice of Applicability of Special Use Permit Requirements to
Certain Categories of Activities Conducted Within the National Marine Sanctuary
System |
NOAA is seeking public comment on the proposal to revise three of the five
existing categories of special use permits and to add two new categories of
special use permits: recreational diving near the USS Monitor and
fireworks displays. |
1/15/13 |
78 FR 2957 (pdf, 204K) |
| Correction to Notice of Intent to Prepare a DEIS for Expansion of
Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries |
NOAA has made a correction to the time and place of the public scoping meeting
described in 77 FR 75601. |
1/9/13 |
78 FR 1778 (pdf, 224K) |
| Notice of Intent to Prepare a DEIS for Expansion of Gulf of the
Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries |
NOAA seeks comments on the consideration of a proposal to expand Gulf of the
Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. |
12/21/12 |
77 FR 75601 (pdf, 200K) |
| Expansion of Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Regulatory
Changes, and Sanctuary Name Change; Notice of Effective Date |
NOAA is announcing the regulations published on July 26, 2012 (77 FR 43942)
became effective on October 15, 2012. |
10/31/12 |
77 FR 65815 (pdf, 192K) |
| Notice of Intent to Prepare a DEIS for Expansion of Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA seeks comments on the consideration of a proposal to expand Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary. |
8/7/12 |
77 FR 46985 (pdf, 179K) |
| Expansion of Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Regulatory
Changes, and Sanctuary Name Change; Final Rule |
NOAA is adding five additional discrete geographical areas to the sanctuary and
changing the name of the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary to the National
Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. NOAA also is amending existing sanctuary
regulations and applying these regulations to activities in the sanctuary. |
7/26/12 |
77 FR 43942 (pdf, 460K) |
| Environmental Impact Statement; Notice of Availability - Fagatele
Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Fagatele
Bay National Marine Sanctuary, including sanctuary expansion and name change
(EIS No. 20120194). |
6/22/12 |
77 FR 37672 (pdf, 224K) |
| Final rule for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA published a final rule for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
This final rule contains regulatory amendments pertaining to the protection of
rays and whale sharks, the requirement to use flags when diving from a vessel in
the sanctuary, clarifications on the discharge prohibition, and various
technical changes. An environmental assessment was prepared for this action.
|
4/27/12 |
77 FR 25060 (pdf, 244K) |
| Notice of Intent to Prepare an EA or DEIS for amending the Zoning
Scheme and Regulations for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Fish and
Wildlife Service and State of Florida Management Agreement |
NOAA seeks comments on the consideration of zoning scheme and regulations for
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Fish and Wildlife Service and State
of Florida Management Agreement for Submerged Lands within Boundaries of the Key
West and Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuges and Regulations |
4/19/12 |
77 FR 23425 (pdf, 212K) |
| Notice of Public Availability and Meetings for the Draft Management
Plan and Environmental Assessment for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary |
This notice advises the public that NOAA is soliciting public comment on the
draft management plan and draft environmental assessment for Monitor National
Marine Sanctuary. |
4/17/12 |
77 FR 22761 (pdf, 135K) |
| Notice of Intent to Prepare a DEIS for Expansion of Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA seeks comments on the consideration of a proposal to expand Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary. |
4/12/12 |
77 FR 21878 (pdf, 132K) |
| Overflight Regulations for the Channel Islands, Monterey Bay, Gulf
of
the Farallones, and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuaries |
NOAA has published revised regulations for the Channel Islands,
Monterey Bay, Gulf of the Farallones, and Olympic Coast National Marine
Sanctuaries,
that require that motorized aircraft maintain certain minimum altitudes above
specified
locations within the boundaries of the listed sanctuaries. In addition, the
regulations state
that failure to comply with these altitude limits is presumed to disturb marine
mammals
and seabirds and is a violation of the sanctuary regulations. |
1/26/12 |
77 FR 3919 (pdf, 142K) |
| Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulatory Revisions -
Extension of Public Comment Period |
: On October 21, 2011, NOAA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register
to revise the regulations for the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary (76 FR
65566). This notice re-opens the public comment period stated in that proposed
rule until March 9, 2012. |
1/26/12 |
77 FR 3646 (pdf, 142K) |
| Research Area Within Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Notice
of Effective Date |
NOAA is announcing the regulations published on October 14, 2011 (76 FR 63824)
became effective on December 4, 2011. |
12/14/11 |
76 FR 77670 (pdf, 144K) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulations, Final
Management Plan and Environmental Assessment |
NOAA published a final rule and a final revised management plan for the Olympic
Coast National Marine Sanctuary. This final rule revises the regulations to
prohibit wastewater discharges from cruise ships; updates the language referring
to tribal welfare considerations when issuing permits; corrects the size of the
sanctuary based on new area estimates (without revising the sanctuary's actual
boundaries). An environmental assessment was developed for this action. |
11/1/11 |
76 FR 67348 (pdf, 200K) |
| Expansion of Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Regulatory
Changes, and Sanctuary Name Change |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule to add five additional
discrete geographical areas to the sanctuary and change the name of the Fagatele
Bay National Marine Sanctuary to the American Samoa National Marine Sanctuary.
NOAA also proposes to amend existing sanctuary regulations and apply these
regulations to activities in the sanctuary. Comments will be considered if
received on or before January 6, 2012. |
10/21/2011 |
76 FR 65566 (pdf, 240K) |
| Research Area Within Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is creating a
research area within Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS, or
sanctuary). A research area is a region specifically designed for conducting
controlled scientific studies in the absence of certain human activities that
could affect the results. NOAA is prohibiting fishing, diving, and stopping a
vessel in the research area. |
10/14/2011 |
76 FR 63824 (pdf, 204K) |
| Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; National Marine
Sanctuary Permits |
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal
agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing
information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
|
9/27/2011 |
76 FR 59660 (pdf, 144K) |
| Final Policy and Permit Guidance for Submarine Cable Projects |
The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) has developed final policy and
permitting guidance for submarine cable projects proposed in national marine
sanctuaries. This action identifies the criteria the ONMS will use to ensure
that applications to install and maintain submarine cables in sanctuaries are
reviewed consistently and in a manner that adheres to the National Marine
Sanctuaries Act and ONMS regulations (15 CFR Part 922). |
9/15/2011 |
76 FR 56973 (pdf,
140K) |
| Environmental Impact Statement; Notice of Availability - Gray's Reef
Research Area |
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Research
Areas Designation, Establishing a Research Area in Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary (EIS No. 20110280). |
8/26/2011 |
76 FR 53453 (pdf,
184K) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulatory Revisions -
Extension of Public Comment Period |
On January 14, 2011, NOAA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to
revise the regulations for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (76 FR
2611). This notice extends the public comment period stated in that proposed
rule by an additional 10 days, until March 25, 2011. |
2/4/2011 |
76 FR 6368 (pdf, 52K) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulations Revisions |
NOAA has released a proposed rule to revise regulations in the Olympic Coast
National Marine Sanctuary as a result of the management plan review process.
Comments on the proposed rule will be considered if received on or before March
25, 2011. **Note that the Federal Register incorrectly states that the comment
period closes on March 15, 2011, and will post a correction notice in the near
future. |
1/14/2011 |
76 FR 2611 (pdf, 42K) |
| Amendments to National Marine Sanctuary Regulations Regarding Low
Overflights in Designated Zones; Extension of public comment
period. |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule to amend sanctuary
regulations regarding low overflights in Channel Islands, Monterey Bay, Gulf of
the Farallones, and Olympic Coast national marine sanctuaries. The public
comment period on the proposed rule published at 75 FR 76319, December 8, 2010,
will be extended an additional 30 days from the original due date of January 7,
2011. Comments will be accepted through February 7, 2011. |
1/4/2011 |
76 FR 294 (pdf, 52K) |
| Amendments to National Marine Sanctuary Regulations Regarding Low
Overflights in Designated Zones |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule to amend sanctuary
regulations regarding low overflights in Channel Islands, Monterey Bay, Gulf of
the Farallones, and Olympic Coast national marine sanctuaries. Comments will be
considered if received on or before January 7, 2011. |
12/8/2010 |
75 FR 76319 (pdf, 66K) |
| Marine Sanitation Device Discharge Regulations for the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has released a final rule amending
the regulations for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (sanctuary) by
eliminating the exemption that allows discharges from within the boundary of the
sanctuary of biodegradable effluent incidental to vessel use and generated by
marine sanitation devices (MSDs), and by requiring that MSDs be secured to
prevent discharges of treated and untreated sewage. An environmental assessment
with a Finding of No Significant Impact has been prepared for this action. |
11/26/2010 |
75 FR 72655 (pdf, 66K) |
| Proposed rule for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
Regulations |
NOAA proposes to amend the regulations for the Flower Garden Banks National
Marine Sanctuary to improve vessel and user safety, protect sanctuary resources
from user impacts, clarify vessel pollution discharge language, and make other
technical changes and corrections. |
10/22/2010 |
75 FR 65256 (pdf, 66K) |
| Draft Environmental Assessment for Gulf of the Farallones National
Marine Sanctuary Permit Application Project Titled: Fine Scale, Long-Term
Tracking of Adult White Sharks; Notice of Availability; Request for Public
Comment |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the draft environmental assessment for a
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Permit Application for White
Shark Research. Comments will be considered if received on or before October 15,
2010. |
9/30/2010 |
75 FR 60407 (pdf, 66K) |
| Proposed Research Area Within the Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule to create a research
area within the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. A draft environmental
impact statement was also prepared. Comments will be considered if received on
or before December 13, 2010. |
9/14/2010 |
75 FR 55692 (pdf, 76K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones, Monterey Bay and Cordell Bank National
Marine Sanctuaries Technical Corrections |
On November 20, 2008, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) published a final rule in the Federal Register for the Gulf of the
Farallones, Monterey Bay and Cordell Bank national marine sanctuaries (referred
to jointly as the joint management plan review or JMPR). Some sets of
coordinates in that final rule contained technical errors or omissions that need
to be corrected for the zones to be properly mapped. Other minor corrections are
also included in this rule. |
9/1/2010 |
75 FR 53567 (pdf, 76K) |
| EPA Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability |
This document describes the methods typically used to implement restoration in
response to physical injuries in both Flower Gardens and Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuaries. |
8/27/2010 |
75 FR 52736 (pdf, 76K) |
| Initiation of Review of Management Plan/Regulations of the Hawaiian
Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare Draft
Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan; Scoping Meetings |
ONMS is initiating a review of the HIHWNMS management plan and is organizing
public scoping meetings to gather information and input on the scope, types and
significance of issues related to the sanctuary's management plan and
regulations. |
7/14/2010 |
75 FR 40759 (pdf, 34K) |
| Intent To Initiate Consultation and Coordinate the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration's Responsibilities Under Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) With the Ongoing National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process Supporting the Review of the Olympic
Coast National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan |
This document expresses NOAA's intent to conduct consultation under Section 106
of the NHPA in conjunction with Review of Management Plan/ Regulations and
associated NEPA public process. |
4/27/2010 |
75 FR 22047 (pdf, 44K) |
| Technical Correction for Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Regulations on the Use of Spearfishing Gear |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a document
in the Federal Register on February 19, 2010 (75 FR 7361) on the use and
possession of spearfishing gear in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. That
document was inadvertently missing a word in 922.92(a)(11)(iii). This document
corrects the final regulations by revising that section. |
2/19/2010 |
Correction (pdf,
48K) |
| Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations on the Use of Spearfishing
Gear |
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has released a final rule to
prohibit the use of spearfishing gear in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.
Possession of spearfishing gear is also prohibited except for vessels passing
through the sanctuary without interruption, and only when the gear is stowed and
not available for immediate use. An environmental assessment was developed for
this action. |
2/19/2010 |
75 FR 7361 (pdf, 72K) |
| Marine Sanitation Device Discharge Regulations for the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary |
NOAA proposes to amend the regulations implementing the Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS or sanctuary) to eliminate the exemption that allows
discharges of biodegradable effluent incidental to vessel use and generated by
marine sanitation devices, and to require marine sanitation devices be locked to
prevent discharges. |
11/16/2009 |
74 FR 58923 (pdf, 48K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries
Regulations on Introduced Species |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on a proposed rule to revise regulations on
introduced species into the Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay national
marine sanctuaries. In response to a letter from the Governor of California,
NOAA is proposing to modify its regulations to except all State-permitted
aquaculture activities in the two sanctuaries. Comments must be received by
November 16, 2009. |
10/1/2009 |
74 FR 50740 (pdf, 48K) |
| Final Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary: Notice of Public Availability |
In accordance with section 304(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, NOAA
is releasing the Final Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Thunder
Bay National Marine Sanctuary. |
8/24/2009 |
74 FR 42651 (pdf, 52K) |
| Changes to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations;
Technical Corrections and Minor Substantive Changes |
NOAA publishes this final rule for certain regulations for the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary. This final rule makes technical corrections and
modifications to several areas in the regulations. |
7/31/2009 |
74 FR 38092 (pdf, 52K) |
| Notice of Availability of the Draft Monument Natural Resources
Science Plan; Announcement of Public Meetings; Request for Comments. |
This notice advises the public that NOAA, FWS, and the State of Hawai'i's
Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs have
prepared a draft monument natural resources science plan for the
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The plan describes the monument's
ongoing and proposed research activities and is available for public review and
comment. Two public meetings are scheduled, and comments will be considered if
received on or before August 10, 2009. |
7/10/2009 |
74 FR 33209 (pdf, 55K) |
| Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Interim Policy and Permit
Guidance for Submarine Cable Projects |
NOAA is proposing interim policy and permit guidance for submarine cable
projects proposed in national marine sanctuaries. This action identifies the
criteria the ONMS will use to ensure that applications to install and maintain
submarine cables in sanctuaries are reviewed consistently and in a manner that
adheres to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and ONMS regulations (15 CFR part
922). |
4/21/2009 |
74 FR 18169 (pdf, 52K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Regulations;
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; and Cordell Bank National
Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Notice of Effective Date |
NOAA published a final revised management plan and revised regulations for the
Gulf of the Farallones, Monterey Bay, and Cordell Bank national marine
sanctuaries (GFNMS, MBNMS and CBNMS, respectively) on November 20, 2008 (73 FR
70488). Under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the final regulations
automatically take effect after 45 days of continuous session of Congress
beginning on November 20, 2008. During that interim, we received an objection
from the Governor of California concerning provisions that would have prohibited
introduction of introduced species in the state waters of GFNMS and MBNMS.
Through this notice, NOAA is announcing the regulations for the CBNMS and GFNMS
became effective on March 9, 2009 in their entirety; and the regulations for the
MBNMS also became effective on March 9, 2009, except the one prohibiting the
introduction of introduced species in the state waters of MBNMS. |
3/23/2009 |
74 FR 12088 (pdf, 50K) |
| Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Notice of
Effective Date |
NOAA published a final revised management plan and revised regulations for the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) January 16, 2009 (74 FR 3216).
Under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the final regulations automatically
take effect after 45 days of continuous session of Congress beginning on January
16, 2009. This document provides notice of the effective date, March 19, 2009.
|
3/23/2009 |
74 FR 12087 (pdf, 50K) |
| Changes to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations;
Technical Corrections and Minor Substantive Changes |
Correction to preamble of proposed rule for technical corrections and minor
substantive revisions to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary regulations
and extension of public comment period. |
3/5/2009 |
74 FR 9574 (pdf, 48K) |
| Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations on the Use of
Spearfishing Gear |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule to regulate the use of
spearfishing gear in the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. A draft
environmental assessment was also prepared. Comments will be considered if
received on or before May 4, 2009. |
3/4/2009 |
74 FR 9378 (pdf, 52K) |
| Draft Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary: Notice of Public Availability and Meetings |
NOAA is soliciting public comment on the draft management plan and draft
environmental assessment for Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Comments on
the draft management plan and draft environmental impact statement will be
accepted through April10, 2009. |
2/24/2009 |
74 FR 8231 (pdf, 48K) |
| Initiation of Review of Management Plan/Regulations of the Fagatele
Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Intent to Prepare Draft Environmental Impact
Statement and Management Plan; Scoping Meetings |
ONMS is initiating a review of the FBNMS management plan and to conduct public
scoping meetings to gather information and input on the scope, types and
significance of issues related to the sanctuary's management plan and
regulations, and possible site expansion (including expansion to include the
Rose Atoll Marine National Monument designated on January 6, 2009). |
1/30/2009 |
74 FR 5641 (pdf, 52K) |
| Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has published a rule to finalize
the regulations for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. This final
rule revises the regulations to implement several new prohibitions, makes
additional changes to the grammar and wording of several sections of the
regulations to ensure clarity, and publishes the sanctuary's revised terms of
designation. |
1/16/2009 |
74 FR 3216 (pdf, 205K) |
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawai'i |
: The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Management Plan and
environmental assessment are available. NOAA and Fish and Wildlife Service
developed separate findings of no significant impact to address each agency's
Marine Mammal Protection Act findings. These are also available. |
1/5/2009 |
74 FR 313 (pdf, 50K) |
| Technical corrections and minor substantive changes to Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary regulations. |
: Technical corrections and minor substantive revisions to the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary regulations. |
12/19/2008 |
73 FR 77557 (pdf, 60K) |
| Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan,
Implementation, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, CA. |
: NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has published the final
environmental impact statement (FEIS) as part of the management plan
implementation for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary for Santa
Barbara and Ventura Counties. In accordance with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), NOAA's 30-day wait period will end on January 5,
2009. |
12/5/2008 |
73 FR 74170 (pdf, 52K) |
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Proclamation
Provisions |
NOAA and the USFWS finalize regulations that establish a ship reporting system
for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Effective date is
January 2, 2009. |
12/3/2008 |
73 FR 73592 (pdf, 45K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Regulations;
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; and Cordell Bank National
Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Final rule as part of the Joint Management Plan Review (JMPR) for the Cordell
Bank, Gulf of the Farallones, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries.
|
11/20/2008 |
73 FR 70488 (pdf, 48K) |
| Initiation of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan
Review: Notice of Public Scoping Meetings |
NOAA is holding five scoping meetings in early December 2008 to solicit public
comments and to identify issues for the continued management of the Monitor
National Marine Sanctuary. |
11/13/2008 |
73 FR 67135 (pdf, 48K) |
| Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability, Cordell
Bank, Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Final
Environmental Impact Statement |
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has published the Final
environmental impact statement (FEIS) as part of the Joint Management Plan
Review (JMPR) for the Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones, and Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuaries. NOAA's 30-day cooling off period will end on
October 26, 2008. |
9/26/2008 |
73 FR 55842 (pdf, 52K) |
| Initiation of Review of Management Plan/Regulations of the Olympic
Coast National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare Draft Environmental Impact
Statement and Management Plan; Scoping Meetings |
ONMS is initiating a review of the OCNMS management plan and is organizing
public scoping meetings to gather information and input on the scope, types and
significance of issues related to the sanctuary's management plan and
regulations. |
9/15/2008 |
73 FR 53161 (pdf, 52K) |
| Conducting Consultations Pursuant to Section 304(d) of the National
Marine Sanctuaries Act |
NOAA solicits comments on the development of regulations implementing certain
aspects of section 304(d) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. NOAA is
accepting public comments through October 31, 2008. |
8/26/2008 |
73 FR 50259 (pdf, 52K) |
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaii |
Notice of extension of the public comment period for the draft monument
management plan and environmental assessment. |
7/11/2008 |
73 FR 39951 (pdf, 56K) |
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Proclamation
Provisions |
NOAA and the USFWS are proposing regulations to establish a ship reporting
system for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Accepting
public comments through August 6, 2008 (30 days). |
7/7/2008 |
73 FR 38375 (pdf, 80K) |
| Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability |
Notice of Availability of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for
Coral Restoration in Florida Keys and Flower Garden Banks National Marine
Sanctuaries (EIS No. 20080219). |
6/6/2008 |
73 FR 32331 (pdf, 80K) |
| Draft Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Gerry E.
Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary: Notice of Public Availability
and Meetings |
In accordance with section 304(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, as
amended, (NMSA) NOAA is soliciting public comment on the draft management plan
and environmental assessment for the Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen bank National
Marine Sanctuary |
5/6/2008 |
73 FR 24952 (pdf, 72K) |
| Amendment to Discharge Regulations in the Gulf of the Farallones,
Monterey Bay, and Cordell Banks National Marine Sanctuaries |
The rule would prohibit discharge of treated waste from vessels 300 gross
registered tons or more within the sanctuaries. |
5/5/2008 |
73 FR 24666 (pdf, 40K) |
| Notice of Availability of Draft Management Plan and Environmental
Assessment and Announcement of Public Meetings for the
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. |
This notice advises the public that NOAA, FWS, and the State
of Hawai`i's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and
Office of Hawaiian Affairs have prepared a Draft Monument Management
Plan (MMP) and associated environmental assessment (EA) for the
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (Monument) located in the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). |
4/23/2008 |
73 FR 21975 (pdf, 60K) |
| Establishment of Marine Reserves and a Marine Conservation Area
Within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary |
Closes the record on NOAA's decision with on state waters of the Sanctuary and
responds to comments NOAA received on that issue. |
4/17/2008 |
73 FR 20869 (pdf, 56K) |
| Revisions to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
|
This proposed rule addresses treated sewage and graywater discharges from
vessels 300 gross registered tons or greater in the Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary. |
3/28/2008 |
73 FR 16580 (pdf, 72K) |
| Revisions to Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones, and Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
This proposed rule addresses treated sewage discharges from vessels 300 gross
registered tons or greater in the Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones, and
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries, and in the case of Monterey Bay limits
graywater discharges. |
3/27/2008 |
73 FR 16224 (pdf, 60K) |
| Environmental Impact Statements and
Regulations; Notice of availability |
Provides notice of a draft supplement for Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones,
and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries. |
3/21/2008 |
73 FR 15153 (pdf, 60K) |
| Publication of the New U.S. World Heritage Tentative List: 15-Day
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed Initial U.S. Nominations to
the World Heritage List. |
This notice constitutes the official publication of the new U.S. World Heritage
Tentative List and provides a First Notice for the public to comment on proposed
initial U.S. nominations from the new Tentative List to the UNESCO World
Heritage List. |
3/19/2008 |
73 FR 14835 (pdf, 976K) |
| Notice of Intent to Prepare a DEIS for Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary |
Notice of Intent to initiate public scoping and notice that Gray's Reef
National Marine Sanctuary is preparing a draft EIS on the concept of a research
area in the sanctuary. |
3/5/2008 |
73 FR 11886 (pdf, 976K) |
| Establishment of Marine Reserves and a Marine Conservation Area
Within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Announcement of Effective
Date |
Announcement confirms the effective date of the final rule for this
conservation area, published on May 24, 2007 (72 FR 29208), took effect on July
29, 2007. |
8/14/2007 |
72 FR 45320 (pdf, 56K) |
| Establishment of Marine Reserves and a Marine Conservation Area
Within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Final Rule |
Issues final regulations to establish marine reserves and a marine conservation
area in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. |
5/24/2007 |
72 FR 29208 (pdf, 976K) |
| Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability |
Provides notice of the availability of the final environmental impact statement
for the establishment of marine reserves and marine conservation areas in the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. |
4/20/2007 |
72 FR 19928 (pdf, 60K) |
| Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Announcement of
Effective Date |
Provides notice of February 16, 2007 effective date for the revised regulations
for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. |
3/19/2007 |
72 FR 12729 (pdf, 56K) |
| Proclamation 8112 of February 28, 2007 Amending Proclamation 8031 of
June 15, 2006, To Read, "Establishment of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine
National Monument" |
Renames the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument as the
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. |
3/6/2007 |
72 FR 10031 (pdf, 96K) |
| Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine
National Monument; Correction |
Technical correction to the joint regulations for the Northwestern Hawaiian
Islands Marine National Monument. |
2/7/2007 |
72 FR 5642 (pdf, 56K) |
| Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Final revised management plan and revised regulations for the Gray's Reef
National Marine Sanctuary. |
10/12/2006 |
71 FR 60055 (pdf, 92K) |
| Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Draft revised management plan, revised Designation Document and revised
regulations for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. |
10/6/2006 |
71 FR 59050 (pdf, 124K) |
| Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Draft revised management plan and revised regulations for the Gulf of the
Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. |
10/6/2006 |
71 FR 59338 (pdf, 180K) |
| Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Draft revised management plan and revised regulations for Cordell Bank National
Marine Sanctuary. |
10/6/2006 |
71 FR 59039 (pdf, 108K) |
| Consideration of Marine Reserves and Marine Conservation Areas
Within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary |
Corrections to figures published 8/11/2006 pertaining to the current size of
the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. |
10/5/2006 |
71 FR 58767 (pdf, 52K) |
| Initiation of Review of Management Plan/Regulations of the Flower
Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare Draft Environmental
Impact Statement and Management Plan; Scoping Meetings |
ONMS is initiating a review of the FGBNMS management plan and is organizing
public scoping meetings to gather information and input on the scope, types and
significance of issues related to the sanctuary's management plan and
regulations. |
9/7/2006 |
71 FR 52757 (pdf, 168K) |
| Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument |
Correction of an e-mail address in the 8/29/2006 final regulations for the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument. |
9/7/2006 |
71 FR 52874 (pdf, 28K) |
| Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument |
Final joint regulations for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National
Monument. |
8/29/2006 |
71 FR 51134 (pdf, 208K) |
| Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability |
Provides notice of availability of a draft environmental impact statement for
the establishment of no-take and limited-take marine zones in the Channel
Islands NMS. |
8/11/2006 |
71 FR 46220 (pdf, 76K) |
| Consideration of Marine Reserves and Marine Conservation Areas
Within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposed a regulation to establish no-take and limited-take marine zones within
the Channel Islands NMS. |
8/11/2006 |
71 FR 46134 (pdf, 76K) |
| Vessel Monitoring Systems; Approved Mobile Transmitting Unit for
Vessels Issued Permits to Operate in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine
National Monument |
Provides list of approved vessel monitoring systems devices for vessel
operation within the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument.
|
7/14/2006 |
71 FR 40080 (pdf, 76K) |
| Proclamation 8031 Establishment of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Marine National Monument |
Presidential proclamation 8031 establishes the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Marine National Monument. |
6/26/2006 |
71 FR 36441 (pdf, 76K) |
| Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability |
Notice of availability of a draft environmental impact statement for the
Channel Islands NMS management plan review and regulations revision. |
5/19/2006 |
71 FR 29148 (pdf, 76K) |
| Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Proposed revision to the Channel Islands NMS regulations resulting from
management plan review. |
5/19/2006 |
71 FR 29096 (pdf, 76K) |
| Final Notice of Applicability of Special Use Permit Requirements to
Certain Categories of Activities Conducted Within the National Marine Sanctuary
System |
Amends the list of categories of activites subject to the special use
permitting requirements of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. |
1/30/2006 |
71 FR 4898 (pdf, 76K) |
| Notice of Indirect Cost Rates for the National Marine Sanctuary
Program |
Announces the establishment of indirect cost rates and a policy on the recovery
of indirect costs for its involvement in natural resource damage assessment and
restoration activities. |
12/31/2003 |
68 FR 75492 (pdf, 44K) |
| Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Proposes to amend the regulations for the Gray's Reef NMS to incorporate
changes resulting from a review of the management plan for Gray's Reef NMS. |
10/31/2003 |
68 FR 62033 (pdf, 72K) |
| Amendments to the Area To Be Avoided Off The Olympic Coast National
Marine Sanctuary |
Amends the existing Area to be Avoided off the Washington Coast to include
all vessels of 1,600 gross tons and above solely in transit in accordance with
the International Maritime OrganizationÌs adoption of MSC 75/24, para 6.7.4 on
May 29, 2002. |
11/27/2002 |
67 FR 70933 (pdf, 52K) |
| Fair Market Value Analysis for a Fiber Optic Cable Permit in
National Marine Sanctuaries |
Notice is given of the availability of the subject final report, which
describes the methodology by which NOAA will assess fair market value for
submarine cables in national marine sanctuaries. |
8/28/2002 |
67 FR 55201 (pdf, 60K) |
| Notice of Applicability of Special Use Permit Requirements to
Certain Categories of Activities Conducted Within the National Marine Sanctuary
System. |
Provides notice of the applicability of the special use permitting requirements
of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to certain categories of activities in
accordance with the 2000 amendments to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (PL
106-513). |
5/20/2002 |
67 FR 35501 (pdf, 52K) |
| Revisions to Anchoring Prohibitions in the Flower Garden Banks
National Marine Sanctuary |
Amends the anchoring regulations for the Flower Garden Banks NMS to conform the
regulations to anchoring prohibitions adopted by the International Maritime
Organization, at its December 6, 2000 meeting. |
11/21/2001 |
66 FR 58370 (pdf, 44K) |
| Fair market Value for a Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine
Sanctuaries |
Extends the public comment period on the fair market value analysis for
submarine cables in NMSs by 15 days until October 16, 2001. |
9/28/2001 |
66 FR 49576 (pdf, 36K) |
| Regulation of the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary |
Final rule banning the use of motorized personal watercraft in the Gulf of the
Farallones NMS. |
9/10/2001 |
66 FR 46942 (pdf, 76K) |
| Fair Market Value analysis for a Submarine Cable Permit in National
Marine Sanctuaries |
Reopends the comment period on the fair market value analysis for submarine
cables within NMSs for an additional 45 days until October 1, 2001. |
8/17/2001 |
66 FR 43135 (pdf, 40K) |
| Amendment to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
Revising the Boundary of the Northernmost Area To Be Avoided Off the Coast of
Florida |
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Final Rule |
6/29/2001 |
66 FR 34533 (pdf, 52K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Announcement of
Effective Date in Florida State Waters |
Announces the July 1, 2001 effective date for the final regulations expanding
the boundary of the Florida Keys NMS to include the Tortugas Ecological Reserve
in State waters. |
6/22/2001 |
66 FR 33462 (pdf, 36K) |
| Revisions to Anchoring Prohibitions in the Flower Garden Banks
National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes to amend the anchoring regulations for the Flower Garden Banks NMS to
conform the regulations to anchoring prohibitions adopted by the International
Maritime Organization, at its December 6, 2000 meeting. |
5/21/2001 |
66 FR 26822 (pdf, 40K) |
| Amendments to the Area To Be Avoided Off the Olympic CoastNational
Marine Sanctuary |
Provides public notice of NOAAÌs intent to request the International Maritime
Organization to extend the the existing area to be avoided off the Washington
Coast to include all vessels of 1,600 gross tons and above solely in transit and
to increase the size of the ATBA to reflect changes in the adjacent Strait of
Juan de Fuca traffic separation scheme. |
3/29/2001 |
66 FR 17156 (pdf, 48K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Announcement of
Effective Date |
Announces the March 8, 2001 effective date for the final regulations expanding
the boundary of the Florida Keys NMS to include the Tortugas Ecological Reserve
in Federal waters. |
3/23/2001 |
66 FR 16120 (pdf, 44K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Final Rule |
Final rule expands the boundary of the Florida Keys NMS to include the Tortugas
Ecological Reserve and issues regulations for the added area. |
1/17/2001 |
66 FR 4267 (pdf, 7.8K) |
| Fair Market Value Analysis for a Fiber Optic Cable Permit in
National Marine Sanctuaries |
Provides notice of availability of a fair market value anlysis done concerning
the issuance of permits for submarine cables within NMSs. |
1/5/2001 |
66 FR 1092 (pdf, 128K) |
| Boundary Changes in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine
Sanctuary; Addition of Stetson Bank and Technical Corrections; Final Rule |
Modifes the boundaries for the Flower Garden Banks NMS to include Stetson Bank,
which was added to the Flower Garden Banks NMS by Congress through the 1996
amendments to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (PL 104-283). |
12/22/2000 |
65 FR 81175 (pdf, 256K) |
| Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National
Marine Sanctuaries |
Reopends the comment period on the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on
installing fiber optic cables within NMSs (65 FR 51264) for an additional 15
days. |
11/24/2000 |
65 FR 70537 (pdf, 124K) |
| Amendment to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
Revising the Boundary of the Northernmost Area To Be Avoided Off the Coast of
Florida |
Proposes to amend the boundaries of the Florida Keys NMS area to be avoided to
increase saftey of shipping in the region of the upper Keys. |
11/22/2000 |
65 FR 70324 (pdf, 132K) |
| Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve
Regulations; Correction and Announcement of Effective Date |
Makes a technical correction to the regulations for the Thunder Bay NMS and
Underwater Preserve and provides notice of the September 25, 2000 effective date
for those regulations. |
10/10/2000 |
65 FR 60096 (pdf, 124K) |
| Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National
Marine Sanctuaries |
Publishes an advanced noticed of the regulation of fiber optic cable
installation, maitenance, and removal within NMS. |
8/23/2000 |
65 FR 51264 (pdf, 148K) |
| Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve
Regulations; Final Rule |
Designates the Thunder Bay NMS and Underwater Preserve along with final
implementing regulations and designation document. |
6/22/2000 |
65 FR 39041 (pdf, 292K) |
| Correction to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
|
Amends the Paperwork Reduction Act language of the proposed rule to expand the
boudnaries of the Florida Keys NMS to include the Tortugas Ecological Reserve to
include information about the certification burden estimate. |
6/6/2000 |
65 FR 35871 (pdf, 124K) |
| Regulation of the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary |
Withdraws the previous proposed rule that proposed to ban the use of motorized
personal watercraft within 1000 yards of the shoreline (64 FR 19945) in the Gulf
of the Farallones NMS. This notice proposes to ban the use of motorized personal
watercraft within the entire Gulf of the Farallones NMS. |
5/22/2000 |
65 FR 32048 (pdf, 164K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Proposed Rule
|
Proposes to expand the boundary of the Florida Keys NMS to include the Tortugas
Ecological Reserve and proposes regulations for the Tortugas Ecological Reserve.
|
5/18/2000 |
65 FR 31632 (pdf, 640K) |
| Hawaiian Islands humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary |
Modifies the regulations for the Hawaiian Islands NMS in response to State of
Hawaii concerns and comments. This notice also provides notice of the December
29, 1999 effective date for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale NMS regulations.
|
11/29/1999 |
64 FR 66566 (pdf, 252K) |
| Initiation of Review of Management Plan/Regulations of the Gray's
Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare Draft Environmental Impact
Statement and Management Plan; Scoping Meetings |
Initiating process to revise the management plan for Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary. |
11/19/1999 |
64 FR 63262 (pdf, 28K) |
| Announcement of Thunder Bay (MI) as an Active Candidate for
Designation as a National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan |
Withdraws the Northwest Straits from consideration as an Active Candidate for
designation as a National Marine Sanctuary. Congress directed NOAA to prepare a
designation prospectus on Northwest Straits in 1988 and the site became an
Active Candidate. For reasons related to designation guidance contained in the
1996 reauthorization of the National Marine Sanctuary Act (NMSA), the findings
of a Congressionally-convened Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission,
and limited agency resources, NOAA is discontinuing consideration of the site
for possible designation as a national marine sanctuary. |
9/15/1999 |
64 FR 50061 (pdf, 252K) |
| Regulation of the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary |
Further extends the comments period for the proposed regulation to ban the use
of motorized personal watercraft in the Gulf of the Farallones NMS until July
21, 1999. |
6/30/1999 |
64 FR 35102 (pdf, 20K) |
| Initiation of Review of Management Plan/Regulations of the Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental
Impact Statement and Management Plan; Scoping Meetings |
Provide notice of intent to prepare a draft environmental impact statement to
revise the regulations and management plan for the Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary. |
6/11/1999 |
64 FR 31528 (pdf, 28K) |
| Regulation of the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary |
Further extends the comments period for the proposed regulation to ban the use
of motorized personal watercraft in the Gulf of the Farallones NMS until July 1,
1999. |
6/9/1999 |
64 FR 30929 (pdf, 20K) |
| Regulation of the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary |
Announces the date of a public hearing and extends the public comment period for
the proposed regulation to ban the use of motorized personal watercraft in the
Gulf of the Farallones NMS. |
5/20/1999 |
64 FR 27484 (pdf, 20K) |
| Regulation of the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes a regulation banning the use of motorized personal watercraft within
1,000 yards of shore within the Gulf of the Farallones NMS. |
4/23/1999 |
64 FR 19945 (pdf, 72K) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations; Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Anchoring on Tortugas Bank |
Amends the regulations for the Florida Keys NMS to reinstate and make permanent
the temporary prohibition on anchoring by vessels 50 meters or greater in
registered length on Tortugas Bank. |
8/17/1998 |
63 FR 43870 (pdf, 40K) |
| Jade Collection in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary;
Confirmation of Effective Date |
Provides notice of July 6, 1998 effective date for jade collection rule. |
7/6/1998 |
63 FR 36339 (pdf,
16K) |
| Jade Collection in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Issues a final regulation allowing for limited collection of jad within the
Monterey Bay NMS. |
3/30/1998 |
63 FR 15083 (pdf, 52K) |
| Point Reyes/Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary |
Amends the notice changing the name of Point Reyes/Farallon Islands NMS to the
Gulf of the Farallones NMS (62 FR 3788) to also change the acronym throughout
part 922 from PRNMS to GFNMS. |
12/30/1997 |
62 FR 67723 (pdf, 20K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Final Regulations |
Modifies the regulations for the Florida Keys NMS published on January 30, 1997
to clarify changes to the general NMSP regulations on permitting. |
12/17/1997 |
62 FR 66003 (pdf, 16K) |
| Notice of Settlement Agreement on the R/V Columbus Iselin Grounding
Between the United States on Behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and the University of Miami |
Settlement Agreement to settle claims of damage to sanctuary resources form the
grounding of R/V COLUMBUS ISELIN in the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. |
12/5/1997 |
62 FR 64360 (pdf, 16K) |
| Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Amends the regulations for the Monterey Bay NMS to allow the delegation of the
authority to object to or impose terms or conditions on the exercise of any
valid lease, permit, license, approval or other authorization issued after
January 1, 1993 (the effective date of the MBNMS designation) from the Director
of the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (Director) to other
Federal officials below the Director's level; for example, the Sanctuary
Manager. |
11/25/1997 |
62 FR 62693 (pdf, 20K) |
| Temporary Rule Prohibiting Anchoring by Vessels 50 Meters or Greater
in Length on Tortugas Bank within Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary |
Temporarily (October 17, 1997 through February 12, 1998) prohibits anchoring of
vessels greater than 50 meters in length on Tortugas Bank within the Florida
Keys NMS. |
10/20/1997 |
62 FR 54381 (pdf, 20K) |
| Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Boater/Diver Survey. |
Invitation for general public and other Federal agencies to comment on
collections of information. |
9/5/1997 |
62 FR 46949 (pdf, 16K) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program |
Removes Norfolk Canyon from the active candidates list for designation as a NMS.
Also retains the site remains on the SEL. |
8/26/1997 |
62 FR 45233 (pdf, 20K) |
| Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the Gulf of the
Farallones National Marine Sanctuary |
Soliciting information pertaining to the operation of motorized personal
watercraft in the area of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.
|
8/21/1997 |
62 FR 44427 (pdf, 20K) |
| Jade Collection in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary;
Public Hearing |
Provides notice of a July 30, 1997 public hearing on the Jade collection
proposed rule. |
7/15/1997 |
62 FR 37818 (pdf, 16K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Supplemental Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: Commercial Treasure Salvors |
Provides notice of availability of the supplemental Final Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis for Florida Keys NMS designation concerning treasure salvage. |
7/9/1997 |
62 FR 36655 (pdf, 28K) |
| Jade Collection in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Small correction to previously published rule. |
6/25/1997 |
62 FR 34342 (pdf, 28K) |
| Proposed Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes to designate the Thunder Bay NMS along with proposed implementing
regulaitons, designation document, and management plan. |
6/23/1997 |
62 FR 33768 (pdf, 56K) |
| Jade Collection in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes a regulation to allow for limited jade collection in the Monterey Bay
NMS. |
6/13/1997 |
62 FR 32246 (pdf, 44K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Final Rule |
Modifies the regulations for the Florida Keys NMS in response to State of
Florida concerns and comments. This notice also provides notice of the July 1,
1997 effective date for the Florida Keys NMS regulations. |
6/12/1997 |
62 FR 32154 (pdf, 196K) |
| Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary |
Issues final regulations and management plan for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback
Whale NMS which was designated by Congress under the Hawaiian Islands National
Marine Sanctuary Act in 1992. |
3/28/1997 |
62 FR 14799 (pdf,172K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Final Rule |
Issues final regulations and management plan for the Florida Keys NMS which was
designated by Congress under the Flordia Keys National Marine Sanctuary and
Protection Act in 1990. This notice also removes the regulations for Looe Key
and Key Largo NMSs. |
1/30/1997 |
62 FR 4578 (pdf, 344K) |
| Point Reyes/Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Name Change
|
Changes the official name of the Point Reyes/Farallon Islands NMS to the Gulf of
the Farallones NMS. |
1/27/1997 |
62 FR 3788 (pdf, 24K) |
| Regulation to Prohibit the Attraction of White Sharks in the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Issues new regulation to prohibit the attraction of white sharks within 3 miles
of shore in the Monterey Bay NMS. |
12/19/1996 |
61 FR 66913 (pdf, 52K) |
| Boundaries of the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Correction
|
Corrects the boundary coordinates for Cordell Bank NMS. |
10/3/1996 |
61 FR 51577 (pdf, 20K) |
| Zones and Access Routes Within the Monterey Bay National Marine
Sanctuary Where the Operation of Motorized Personal Water Craft is Allowed |
Clarifies and modifies the boundary of the motorized personal watercraft (jet
ski) zones and access routes in Monterey Bay NMS. |
4/4/1996 |
61 FR 14963 (pdf, 24K) |
| Regulation to Prohibit the Attraction of White Sharks in the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Clarification of Exception to Discharge
Prohibition; Public Hearing |
Provides notice of a public hearing on the proposed rule to prohibit attracting
white sharks within 3 miles of shore in the Monterey Bay NMS. The public hearing
was held on Friday, March 1, 1996, at the El Grenada Elementary School, 400
Santiago Avenue, El Grenada, California. |
2/15/1996 |
61 FR 5969 (pdf, 12K) |
| Regulation to Prohibit the Attraction of White Sharks in the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Clarification of Exception to Discharge
Prohibition |
Proposes a regulation to prohibit the attraction of white sharks within three
miles of shore in the Monterey Bay NMS. |
2/12/1996 |
61 FR 5335 (pdf, 48K) |
| Monitor National Marine Sanctuary; Notice of Intent to Issue
a Special Use Permit; Request for Applications for Special Use Permit; Request
for Comments; Correction |
Notice of a correction of contact information and correct a statement that may
have interpreted exclusion of larger vessels in association with the permit.
|
1/25/1996 |
61 FR 2230 (pdf, 16K) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program |
Consolidates all NMSP regulations into 15 CFR part 922. Removes all other parts.
|
12/27/1995 |
60 FR 66875 (pdf, 120K) |
| Monitor National Marine Sanctuary; Notice of intent to issue
a special use permit; request for applications for special use permit; request
for comments. |
NOAA seeks comment on issuing a three-year special use permit to a qualified
dive concessionaire for non-intrusive dives at this site for a total of two (2)
weeks (14 days) each year. |
12/11/1995 |
60 FR 63508 (pdf, 36K) |
| Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Regulations; Proposed Rule |
Proposes implementing regulations and a management plan for the Hawaiian Islands
Humpback Whale NMS, which was designated by Congress under the Hawaiian Islands
National Marine Sanctuary Act in 1992. |
9/15/1995 |
60 FR 47999 (pdf, 80K) |
| Jade Collection in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Advanced notice on a proposal to allow limited take of jade within the Monterey
Bay NMS. |
8/9/1995 |
60 FR 40540 (pdf,
28K) |
| Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Proposed Regulations |
Proposes implementing regulations and a management plan for the Florida Keys
NMS, which was designated by Congress under the Flordia Keys National Marine
Sanctuary and Protection Act in 1990. |
3/30/1995 |
60 FR 16399 (pdf, 116K) |
| Restricting or Prohibiting Attracting Sharks by Chum or Other Means
in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
Advanced notice to consider the restriction or prohibition of attracting white
sharks within the Monterey Bay NMS. |
2/28/1995 |
60 FR 10812 (pdf, 28K) |
| Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Adopts as final regulations without change the interim final portion of
regulations implementing the designation of the Flower Garden Banks NMS,
published on December 5, 1991 (56 FR 63634). |
2/24/1995 |
60 FR 10312 (pdf, 20K) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Corrects the boundary coordinates published in Appendix A to the regulations for
Olympic Coast NMS. |
2/17/1995 |
60 FR 9294 (pdf, 24K) |
| Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Provides notice of the effective date for the regulations for the Stellwagen
Bank NMS as March 20, 1994. |
10/24/1994 |
59 FR 53348 (pdf, 568K) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Confirmation of
Effective Date |
Provides notice of the effective date for the regulations for the Olympic Coast
NMS as July 22, 1994. |
10/7/1994 |
59 FR 51104 (pdf, 560K) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Final Rule
|
Designates Olympic Coast NMS and issues final implementing regulations. |
5/11/1994 |
59 FR 24586 (pdf, 17.8MB) |
| Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Provides notice of the effective date for the regulations for Flower Garden
Banks NMS as January 18, 1994. |
12/16/1993 |
58 FR 65664 (pdf, 576K) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program |
Final rule to modify the general NMSP regulations to implement the 1988 and 1992
amendments to the NMSA. |
11/18/1993 |
58 FR 60778 (pdf, 3.4MB) |
| Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Designates Stellwagen Bank NMS and issues final implementing regulations. |
10/19/1993 |
58 FR 53865 (pdf, 11MB) |
| Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Provides notice of the effective date of the regulations for Monterey Bay NMS as
January 1, 1993. |
11/25/1992 |
57 FR 55444 (pdf, 580K) |
| Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Final Rule |
Designates Monterey Bay NMS and issues final implementing regulations. |
9/18/1992 |
57 FR 43309 (pdf, 12.6MB) |
| Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Designates the Flower Garden Banks NMS issues a final rule. Some of the
regulatory provisions were issued on an interim-final basis to allow for
additional public comment. |
12/5/1991 |
56 FR 63634 (pdf, 8.8MB) |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulations and Public
Hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Management Plan; Proposed
Rule and Notice |
Proposes to designate Olympic Coast NMS and proposes implementing regulations.
|
9/20/1991 |
56 FR 47836 (pdf, 8.5MB) |
| Announcement of Thunder Bay (MI) as an Active Candidate for
Designation as a National Marine Sanctuary; Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan |
Adds Thunder Bay to the List of Active Candidates. |
7/15/1991 |
56 FR 32178 (pdf, 8.5MB) |
| Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Notice of Public Hearings
and Proposed Rulemaking |
Proposes to designate Stellwagen Bank NMS and proposes implementing regulations.
|
2/8/1991 |
56 FR 5282 (pdf, 8.1MB) |
| Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Clarifies the effective date of the regulations for Cordell Bank NMS as July 31,
1989. |
12/4/1990 |
55 FR 49994 (pdf, 556K) |
| Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Regulations and Public
Hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Management Plan; Proposed
Rule and Notice |
Proposes to designate Monterey Bay NMS and proposes implementing regulations.
|
8/3/1990 |
55 FR 31786 (pdf, 8MB) |
| Area To Be Avoided Off the Coast of Florida |
Notifies the public that the Coast Guard had submitted a proposal to the
International Maritime Organization to establish for an Area to be Avoided off
the Florida Keys. ATBA applies to vessels greater than 50 meters in length. |
5/9/1990 |
55 FR 19418 (pdf, 1MB) |
| Announcement of the Decision to Consider New Sites for Addition to
the National Marine Sanctuary Program Site Evaluation List |
Revises and updates the Site Evaluation List and adds sites to it. |
12/28/1989 |
54 FR 53432 (pdf, 2.3MB) |
| Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Revises the regulations for Cordell Bank NMS prohibit oil, gas, and minerals
exploration/development throughout the sanctuary. |
12/21/1989 |
54 FR 52342 (pdf, 1.4MB) |
| Announcement of Washington State Nearshore (Northern Puget Sound) as
an Active Candidate for National Marine Sanctuary Designation; Intent To Prepare
a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan; Intent to Hold
Public Scoping Meetings |
Annoucnes Washington State Nearshore (Northern Puget Sounds) as an active
candidate for NMS designation and NOAA's intent to prepare an EIS and management
plan. |
10/10/1989 |
54 FR 41481 (pdf, 2.4MB) |
| Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary |
Issues final designation and regulations for Corell Bank NMS. |
5/24/1989 |
54 FR 22417 (pdf, 5.3MB) |
| Announcement of Stellwagen Bank (MA) as an Active Candidate for
Designation as a National Marine Sanctuary; Intent to Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan; Public Scoping Meetings |
Places Stellwagen Bank on the List of Active Candidates and begins the process
to designate it as a NMS. |
4/19/1989 |
54 FR 15787 (pdf, 4.9MB) |
| Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Proposes to designate Flower Garden Banks NMS along with proposed implementing
regulations. |
2/24/1989 |
54 FR 7953 (pdf, 4.9MB) |
| Announcement of Monterey Bay, CA As An Active Candidate for National
Marine Sanctuary Designation; Intent to Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement and Management Plan; Intent to Hold Public Scoping Meetings on the
Proposal To Designate Monterey Bay as a National Marine Sanctuary |
By direction of Congress (P.L. 100-627), NOAA adds Monterey Bay to the List of
Active Candidates and bgins the process to designate it as a NMS. |
1/6/1989 |
54 FR 448 (pdf, 4.9MB) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations; Final Rule |
Revises NMSP general regulations to reflect Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of
1984 (P.L. 98-498). The changes include revised criteria for eligibility of
sites for NMS designation and procedures for NMS designation. |
10/28/1988 |
53 FR 43801 (pdf, 6.5MB) |
| Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Proposes to designate Cordell Bank NMS along with proposed implementing
regulations. |
8/28/1987 |
52 FR 32563 (pdf, 3.5MB) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations |
Proposes revisions to the NMSP general regulations to implement the National
Marine Sanctuary Amendments of 1884 (PL 98-498). The proposed changes include
revised criteria for eligibility of sites for NMS designation and procedures for
NMS designation. |
6/12/1986 |
51 FR 21369 (pdf, 5.6MB) |
| Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Issues final designation of Fagatele Bay NMS along with final implementing
regulations. |
4/29/1986 |
51 FR 15878 (pdf, 3.3MB) |
| Intent to Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and
Management Plan for a Possible National Marine Sanctuary of Norfolk Canyon;
Announcement of Norfolk Canyon as an Active Candidate and Suspension of Ten
Fathom Ledge/Big Rock From Consideration as a National Marine Sanctuary |
Adds Norfolk Canyon to the List of Active Candidates and drops Ten Fathom
Ledge/Big Rock due to backlog of active candidates. |
2/28/1986 |
51 FR 7097 (pdf, 3.3MB) |
| Announcement of Preliminary Consultation on Two Potential Sites for
Designation as National Marine Sanctuaries |
Announces the possible designation of Norfolk Canyon (VA) and Ten Fathom
Ledge/Big Rock (NC) |
9/17/1985 |
50 FR 37760 (pdf, 1.8MB) |
| Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Proposes to designate Fagatele Bay NMS along with proposed implementing
regulations. |
12/4/1984 |
49 FR 47415 (pdf, 2.2MB) |
| Information Clearance for Designated National Marine Sanctuaries
|
Makes minor changes to the permitting regulations for designated NMSs to include
language indicating that the information collection requirements have been
approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction
Act (approval number 0648-0141). |
4/4/1984 |
49 FR 13335 (pdf, 1MB) |
| Civil Procedures; Permit Sanctions and Denials |
Establishes procedures for sanctioning permits issued by many programs within
NOAA (including NMSP). |
1/6/1984 |
49 FR 1037 (pdf, 4.2MB) |
| Decision to Remove the Proposed Monterey Bay National Marine
Sanctuary from the List of Active Candidates |
Removes Monterey Bay from the List of Active Candidates. |
12/20/1983 |
48 FR 56252 (pdf, 2.9MB) |
| Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
Makes final minor changes to the interim-final regulations for Key Largo NMS.
|
12/9/1983 |
48 FR 55117 (pdf, 2.9MB) |
| Announcement of National Marine Sanctuary Program Final Site
Evaluation List |
Publishes notice of the final list of marine sites (the Site Evaluation List)
that will provide the pool from which NOAA will select candidates for
designation as NMSs. |
8/4/1983 |
48 FR 35568 (pdf, 5.7MB) |
| Announcement of Cordell Bank as an Active Candidate for National
Marine Sanctuary Designation |
Adds Cordell Bank, off the coast of California, to the List of Active
Candidates. |
6/30/1983 |
48 FR 30178 (pdf, 6.2MB) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations |
Publishes the final rule to modify the procedure for identifying and selecting
potential marine sanctuary candidates, as well as for designating these sites as
national marine sanctuaries. |
5/31/1983 |
48 FR 24295 (pdf, 6.2MB) |
| La Parguera National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes to designate the La Parguera National Marine Sanctuary off of the coast
of Puerto Rico. Proposed regulations and designation document included. |
3/4/1983 |
48 FR 9286 (pdf, 3.5MB) |
| Announcement of Proposed National Marine Sanctuary Program Site
Evaluation List |
Proposes a list of sites (called the Site Evaluation List) that will provide the
pool from which NOAA will select sites to evaluate as candidates for designation
as NMSs. |
3/1/1983 |
48 FR 8527 (pdf, 3.5MB) |
| Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes to make minor changes to the regulations for Key Largo NMS. |
12/17/1982 |
47 FR 56506 (pdf, 2.3MB) |
| National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations |
Proposes to modify the procedure for identifying and selecting potential marine
sanctuary candidates, as well as for designating these sites as national marine
sanctuaries. |
9/7/1982 |
47 FR 39191 (pdf, 5.1MB) |
| Channel Islands and Point Reyes-Farallon Islands National Marine
Sanctuaries: Hydrocarbon Prohibition Effective |
Provides the effective date for regulations on oil and gas activities for the
Point Reyes-Farallon Islands and Channel Islands NMSs as March 30, 1982. |
4/30/1982 |
47 FR 18588 (pdf, 944K) |
| Placement of Fagatele Bay, American Samoa, on the Marine Sanctuary
List of Recommended Areas and Initiation of Preliminary Consultation |
Finds that Fagatele Bay site is eligible for the List of Recommended Areas. |
4/9/1982 |
47 FR 15397 (pdf, 944K) |
| Announcement of Certain Hawaiian Waters as an Active Candidate for
Marine Sanctuary Designation |
Adds certain Hawaiian waters to the List of Active Candidates. |
3/17/1982 |
47 FR 11544 (pdf, 944K) |
| St. Thomas, Virgin islands; Announcement of Removal of the
Southeastern St. Thomas Site From the List of Active Candidates |
Removes St. Thomas from the List of Active Candidates. |
3/10/1982 |
47 FR 10271 (pdf, 944K) |
| Reevaluation of Appropriateness of Elevating Georges Bank to Status
of Active Candidate for National Marine Sanctuary Designation |
Reevaluates and reaffirms the decision to remove Georges Bank from the List of
Active Candidates. |
11/30/1981 |
46 FR 58136 (pdf, 1.1MB) |
| Announcement of the Removal of the Waters Around Culebra.Culebrita
and Codillera Islands From the List of Active Candidates for Marine Sanctuary
Designation |
Removes 2 of 3 Puerto Rico sites from the List of Active Candidates. |
7/13/1981 |
46 FR 35951 (pdf, 1.1MB) |
| The St. Thomas National Marine Sanctuary |
Proposed to deisgnate a National Marine Sanctuary in southeast St. Thomas, U.S.
Virgin Islands. Proposed rule and draft designation document. |
6/30/1981 |
46 FR 33530 (pdf, 1.1MB) |
| Evaluation of Possible Marine Sanctuary Sites in Waters Off the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Availability of an Issue Paper and the Conduct of
Public Workshops |
Announces the availability of an Issue Paper for three possible marine
sanctuaries off of Puerto Rico. Public meetings were held May 27-29, 1981. |
5/1/1981 |
46 FR 24616 (pdf, 1.1MB) |
| Channel Islands and Point Reyes-Farallon Islands National Marine
Sanctuaries; Partial Suspension of Regulations |
Continues the suspension of the regulations on oil and gas activities for the
Point Reyes-Farallon Islands and Channel Islands NMSs until September 30, 1981.
|
4/29/1981 |
46 FR 23824 (pdf, 1.1MB) |
| Looe Key and Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuaries; Effective Date
of Final Rules |
Provides the effective date for Looe Key and Gray's Reef NMS regulations as
April 5, 1981. |
4/10/1981 |
46 FR 21357 (pdf, 852K) |
| Channel Islands and Point Reyes-Farallon Islands National Marine
Sanctuaries; Partial Suspension of Regulations |
Suspends the effective date of the regulations on oil and gas actvivities for
Channel Islands and Point Reyes-Farallon Islands NMS until April 30, 1981. |
3/30/1981 |
46 FR 19227 (pdf, 1.1MB) |
| The Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary |
Announces final designation date of the Looe Key NMS as January 16, 1981 and
issues final regulations to implement the designation. |
1/26/1981 |
46 FR 7946 (pdf, 3.9MB) |
| Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary |
Announces final designation date of Gray's Reef NMS as January 16, 1981 and
issues final regulations to implement the designation. |
1/26/1981 |
46 FR 7942 (pdf, 6.5MB) |
| The Point Reyes-Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary |
Announces final designation date of Point Reyes-Farallon Islands NMS as January
16, 1981 and issues final regulations to implement the designation. |
1/26/1981 |
46 FR 7936 (pdf, 3.8MB) |
| Announcement of Three Areas Off Puerto Rico as Active Candidates for
Marine Sanctuary Designation |
Selects three sites from the List of Recommended Areas around Puerto Rico for
inclusion on the List of Active Candidates. The waters around Mona and Monita
Islands, the area off southwest Puerto Rico known as La Parguera and the waters
around Culebra/Culebrita Islands and the Cordillera reef chain off northwest
Puerto Rico were included. |
12/18/1980 |
45 FR 83308 (pdf, 5.6MB) |
| The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary |
Announces final designation date of Channel Islands NMS as September 22, 1980
and issues final regulations to implement the designation. |
10/2/1980 |
45 FR 65198 (pdf, 5.6MB) |
| Proposed Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary |
Extends comment period on proposed Flower Garden Banks NMS designation until
Sept. 15, 1980. |
8/25/1980 |
45 FR 56355 (pdf, 3.6MB) |
| Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes to designate Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary with proposed
regulations and draft designation document. |
6/26/1980 |
45 FR 43205 (pdf, 3.6MB) |
| Public Hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Statement |
Provides notice of July 7-8, 1980 public meetings for the purpose of receiving
public comments on the DEIS for the proposed Gray's Reef Marine Sanctuary. |
6/17/1980 |
45 FR 41047 (pdf, 3.6MB) |
| Gray's Reef Marine Sanctuary; Designation |
Proposes the designation of Gray's Reef Marine Sanctuary along with implementing
regulations. |
6/11/1980 |
45 FR 39507 (pdf, 3.6MB) |
| Public Hearings on Draft Environmental Impact Statement |
Provides notice of June 17-18, 1980 public meetings for the purpose of receiving
public comments on the DEIS for the proposed Looe Key marine National Marine
Sanctuary. |
6/2/1980 |
45 FR 37252 (pdf, 3.6MB) |
| Public Hearings on Draft Environmental Impact Statement |
Provides notice of June 25, 1980 public meeting for the purpose of receiving
public comments on the DEIS for the proposed Narragansett Bay Estuarine
Sanctuary. |
6/2/1980 |
45 FR 37251 (pdf, 3.6MB) |
| The Looe Key Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes the designation of the Looe Key Marine Sanctuary along with proposed
implementing regulations. |
5/20/1980 |
45 FR 33645 (pdf, 3.7MB) |
| Point-Reyes Farallon Islands Marine Sanctuary; Draft Environmental
Impact Statement: Public Hearings |
Provides notice of May 13, 1980 public hearings for the purpose of recieving
comments on the DEIS for the proposed Point-Reyes Farallon Islands Marine
Sanctuary. |
4/18/1980 |
45 FR 26410 (pdf, 3.3MB) |
| The Point Reyes/Farallon Islands Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes the designation of the Point Reys/Farallon Islands Marine Sanctuary
(later renamed Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary) along with
proposed implementing regulations. |
3/31/1980 |
45 FR 20907 (pdf, 3.3MB) |
| Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary |
Proposes the designation of Channel Islands NMS and implementing regulations.
|
12/5/1979 |
44 FR 69970 (pdf, 3.5MB) |
| Announcement of Removal of Georges Bank for List of Active
Candidates for Marine Sanctuary Designation |
Removes Georges Bank from the List of Active Candidates because marine sanctuary
designation was determined not necessary to protect the area from oil and gas
development. |
10/31/1979 |
44 FR 62553 (pdf, 6MB) |
| Announcement of Initial List of Recommended Areas (LRA) for Marine
Sanctuary Designation and List of Active Candidates |
Catalogs those marine sanctuary recommendaitons determined to be eligible for
inclusion on the LRA and on the List of Active Candidates. |
10/31/1979 |
44 FR 62552 (pdf, 6MB) |
| Announcement of Gray's Reef, Outer Continental Shelf, as an Active
Candidate for Marine Sanctuary Designation |
Determination that GrayÌs Reef is eligible for marine sanctuary designation and
selects it as an active candidate. |
10/12/1979 |
44 FR 58938 (pdf, 6MB) |
| Evaluation of a Possible Marine Sanctuary Site in the Georges Bank
Area- Notice of the Availability of an Issue Paperand the Conduct of a Public
Workshop |
Provides notice of a nomination to establish a marine sanctuary encompassing
GeorgeÌs Bank and the preparetion of an Issue Paper. |
8/10/1979 |
44 FR 47132 (pdf, 6MB) |
| Announcement of Preliminary List of Active Candidates for Marine
Sanctuary Designation |
Seven sites are named active canditates. 1. Flower Garden Banks, 2. Northern
Channel Islands, 3. Monterey Bay, 4. Point-Reyes/Farallon Islands, 5. Looe Key,
6. George's Reef, 7. St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. |
8/10/1979 |
44 FR 47132 (pdf, 6MB) |
| Designation and Management of Marine Sanctuaries |
This notice published the final rule revising the NMSP regulations. Changes
include modifications to the process for recommending sites for designation, the
criteria for the selection of new sites, description of the designation
document, and the enforcement of sanctuary regulations against foreign
nationals. |
7/31/1979 |
44 FR 44831 (pdf, 6MB) |
| Proposed Rule for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary |
These regulations define permissible activities within the Flower Garden Banks
Marine Sanctuary, the procedures by which persons may obtain permits for
prohibited activities, and the penalties for committing prohibited acts without
a permit.
|
4/13/1979 |
44 FR 22081
(pdf, 2MB) |
| Marine Sanctuary Regulations |
This notice publishes proposed revisions to the general program regulations for
reviewing recommended sites for designation, expands upon the criteria for the
selection of new sites, refines description of the designation document, and
clarifies the enforcement of sanctuary regulations against foreign nationals.
|
2/5/1979 |
44 FR 6930 (pdf, 2.9MB) |
| Key Largo Coral Reef Marine Sanctuary Interim Regulations |
Published the designation of Key Largo NMS as December 18, 1975 and issued
interim regulations for the sanctuary. Comments were invited through February
20, 1976. |
1/16/1976 |
41 FR 2378 (pdf, 2.5MB) |
| Monitor Marine Sanctuary Final Regulations |
This notice published the final regulations for the Monitor NMS. |
5/19/1975 |
40 FR 21706 (pdf, 2MB) |
| Monitor Marine Sanctuary Interim Regulations |
This notice published the designation of the Monitor NMS as of January 30, 1975.
Comments were invited through March 7, 1975. |
2/5/1975 |
40 FR 5349 (pdf, 1.3MB) |
| Marine Sanctuaries regulations |
This notice published the final original regulations for the NMSP. |
6/27/1974 |
39 FR 23254 (pdf, 2.6MB) |
| Marine Sanctuaries Program Guidelines |
This notice published the proposed regulations enacting PL 92-532 (Title III of
the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act) under 15 CFR 922. The
original regulations dealt exclusively with the marine sanctuary designation
process |
3/19/1974 |
39 FR 10255 (pdf, 1.8MB) |
