# Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary; Final Regulations
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-06-06 · Effective 2024-06-06 · 89 FR 48272
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-11982
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 48272
- **Publication date:** 2024-06-06
- **Effective date:** 2024-06-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 240329-0091
## Abstract

NOAA is issuing final regulations for the designation of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) in eastern Lake Ontario to recognize the national significance of the area's historical, archaeological, and cultural resources and to manage this special place as part of the National Marine Sanctuary System. The area encompasses 1,300 nmi\2\ (1,722 mi\2\) of eastern Lake Ontario waters and borders Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties. NOAA will co-manage LONMS with New York State.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/06/2024-11982/lake-ontario-national-marine-sanctuary-final-regulations)
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