Final rule; notice of public availability of final management plan/final environmental impact statement and record of decision.
Category
mpa-designation
Publication date
2006-10-12
Effective date
2006-10-12
NOAA docket
Docket No. 031001243-6227-02
Abstract
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing a final revised management plan and revised regulations for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS or sanctuary). The revised regulations prohibit anchoring in the sanctuary, restrict all fishing except that conducted by rod and reel, handline, or spearfishing gear without powerheads, and requires all other forms of fishing gear to be stowed and not available for immediate use when a vessel with such gear is in the sanctuary.