# Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
> **Rule** · Final rule; Public availability of final management plan and environmental assessment. · Published 2012-04-27 · Effective 2012-05-29 · 77 FR 25060
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-10093
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 25060
- **Publication date:** 2012-04-27
- **Effective date:** 2012-05-29
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 100222109-2171-02
## Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is amending the regulations for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to improve vessel and user safety, protect sanctuary resources from user impacts, clarify discharge language, and make other technical changes and corrections.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/27/2012-10093/flower-garden-banks-national-marine-sanctuary-regulations)
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