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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BD18 Publication ID: Spring 2015 
Title: Boundary Expansion of Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries 
Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is considering extending the boundaries of the two sanctuaries to add the northern area from Bodega Bay, Sonoma County to Alder Creek, Mendocino County, and west to the edge of the continental shelf. NOAA is also considering amending the regulations and management plans for Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries to this area. The boundary expansion would protect the upwelling source waters of the sanctuaries as well as nationally-significant seascapes, wildlife, and shipwrecks, and would promote ecotourism and sustainable fishing practices. If expanded, the new sanctuary boundaries could protect up to an additional 2,771 square statute miles. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922   
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/14/2014  79 FR 20981   
Final Rule  03/12/2015  80 FR 13078   
Final Rule Effective  03/12/2015 
Next Action Undetermined  07/00/2015 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Helene Scalliet
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1305 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:301 713-7281
Email: helene.scalliet@noaa.gov