NOAA

On July 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a proposed rule to expand the boundaries of the sanctuary, and update sanctuary-wide regulations. The proposal would…

The Office of Advocacy will host a roundtable to discuss the United States Department of Commerce’s National Marine Fisheries Service proposed rule to impose vessel speed restrictions in areas where the North Atlantic Right Whale is known…

On August 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published a proposed rule to restrict vessel speeds in areas where the North Atlantic Right Whale is known to be present. The proposed rule is…

On March 3, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a request for public comment seeking input from the public on how to implement Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate…

On May 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a proposed rule to expand the current boundaries of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to include 14 additional reefs…

On March 11, 2019, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to seek comment on changes to the Coastal Zone Management Act process. Specifically, the agency seeks comment…

September 24, 2018 The Office of Advocacy submits the following comments in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Marine Fisheries Services’ three…