# Point Reyes/Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Name Change
> **Rule** · Final rule, technical amendment. · Published 1997-01-27 · Effective 1997-01-27 · 62 FR 3788
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-1872
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 3788
- **Publication date:** 1997-01-27
- **Effective date:** 1997-01-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970103001-7001-01
## Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is changing the name of the Point Reyes/Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary to the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/01/27/97-1872/point-reyesfarallon-islands-national-marine-sanctuary-name-change)
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