# Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
> **Rule** · Final rule and notification of availability of a final management plan and final environmental assessment. · Published 2021-11-15 · Effective 2021-12-15 · 86 FR 62901
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-24646
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 62901
- **Publication date:** 2021-11-15
- **Effective date:** 2021-12-15
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 211103-0224
## Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issues final regulations, a final management plan, and a final environmental assessment (EA) for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS or sanctuary). The final rule includes modifications to three provisions of the MBNMS regulations, the modification of an appendix to the MBNMS regulations that describes sanctuary zone boundaries, and the addition of one new definition to the MBNMS regulations. A final EA and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) have been prepared for this action.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/15/2021-24646/monterey-bay-national-marine-sanctuary-regulations)
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