Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 15 CFR Part 922 [Docket No. 211103-0224] RIN 0648-BI01 AGENCY: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION: Final rule and notification of availability of a final management plan and final environmental assessment. SUMMARY: 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 ( printed page 62902) final EA and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) have been prepared for this action. DATES: This final rule is effective on December 15, 2021. ADDRESSES: To obtain a copy of the final management plan, environmental assessment, and FONSI, contact the Management Plan Review Coordinator at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Address: 99 Pacific Street, Building 455A, Monterey, CA 93940; phone number (831) 647-4201; or via email at mbnmsmanagementplan@noaa.gov . Copies can also be downloaded from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary website at https://montereybay.noaa.gov .…
Citation: 86 FR 62901
