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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BA20 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Regulations Revisions 
Abstract: Pursuant to section 304(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA; 16 U.S.C. 1434(e)), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting a review of the management plan and regulations for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or sanctuary), located off the outer coast of the Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington. As a result of the review, NOAA determined that it was necessary to consider the revision of the management plan and regulations for the Sanctuary. NOAA is proposing changes to the regulations for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or sanctuary). This rule proposes to revise the regulations to prohibit wastewater discharges from cruise ships; to update the language referring to tribal welfare considerations when issuing permits; to correct the size of the sanctuary based on new area estimates; to update the list of definitions; and to update obsolete sections. NOAA also proposes additional changes to the grammar and wording of several sections of the regulations to ensure clarity and consistency with the NMSA and other sanctuaries' regulations. 
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 USC 1434(e)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/14/2011  76 FR 2611   
NPRM Comment Period Extension  02/04/2011  76 FR 6368   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/15/2011    
NPRM Comment Period Extension End  03/25/2011    
Final Action   06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
John Armor
Legislative, Regulatory, and NEPA Coordinator
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1305 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3281
Phone:301 713-7234
Fax:301 713-0404
Email: john.armor@noaa.gov