# National Marine Sanctuary Program Policy on Permit Applications for Artificial Reef Development
> **Rule** · Policy statement; response to comments. · Published 2005-09-30 · Effective 2005-09-30 · 70 FR 57127
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-19502
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 57127
- **Publication date:** 2005-09-30
- **Effective date:** 2005-09-30
## Abstract

The National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) has developed a final policy and permitting guidelines for applications to establish artificial reefs within National Marine Sanctuaries. The NMSP is releasing its final policy and permitting guidelines, and responding to comments on the interim final policy.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/09/30/05-19502/national-marine-sanctuary-program-policy-on-permit-applications-for-artificial-reef-development)
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