# Regulation of the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft in the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
> **Rule** · Final rule; notice of availability of environmental assessment. · Published 2001-09-10 · Effective 2001-10-10 · 66 FR 46942
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-22637
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 46942
- **Publication date:** 2001-09-10
- **Effective date:** 2001-10-10
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970626156-1021-04
## Abstract

NOAA amends the regulations governing activities in the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS or Sanctuary) to prohibit the operation of motorized personal watercraft (MPWC) within the boundaries of the GFNMS. This regulation is necessary to protect sensitive biological resources, to minimize user conflict, and to protect the ecological, aesthetic, and recreational qualities of the Sanctuary. NOAA also announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the rule.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/09/10/01-22637/regulation-of-the-operation-of-motorized-personal-watercraft-in-the-gulf-of-the-farallones-national)
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