🌊NOAA Adds Cashes Ledge to Potential National Marine Sanctuaries
Notice of Cashes Ledge Site Added to the Inventory of Areas for Possible Designation as National Marine Sanctuaries
Summary
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 outlined the review process, national significance criteria, and management considerations that NOAA uses to evaluate nominations for inclusion in the inventory of areas that could eventually be considered for designation. 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 has added the Cashes Ledge area to the inventory; the agency is not moving forward with a designation at this time.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice about the Cashes Ledge area's nomination has implications for businesses dependent on marine resources, tourism, and fishing in the Gulf of Maine, as potential future regulations may affect these industries. While NOAA is not designating a sanctuary now, such designations could have regulatory and compliance ramifications that business owners should monitor.