🌊Draft Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Options for Alaska State Waters
Draft Aquaculture Opportunity Area Options-Alaska State Waters
Summary
NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) collaborated with NOAA NMFS to initiate a marine spatial planning study to identify draft Aquaculture Opportunity Area (AOA) Options within State waters of southeast, southcentral, and southwest Alaska as part of the AOA identification process. An AOA is a defined geographic area that has been evaluated to determine its potential suitability for commercial aquaculture. NOAA is identifying AOAs as directed by Executive Order, "Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth" (May 7, 2020). This notice invites public comment on the preliminary results of the marine spatial planning study including the identification of draft AOA Options in Alaska State waters. NMFS will consider information received in response to this notice when finalizing the results of the marine spatial planning study, and may or may not identify AOAs after further public participation and review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The content discusses the identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Alaska state waters, which can affect businesses related to aquaculture. It invites public comments that may influence future regulations and suitability for commercial aquaculture, directly impacting planning and investment decisions.