# Designation of Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
> **Rule** · Notification of review and effective date of final rule. · Published 2025-03-24 · Effective 2025-03-03 · 90 FR 13410
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-04949
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 90 FR 13410
- **Publication date:** 2025-03-24
- **Effective date:** 2025-03-03
## Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is reviewing, for consistency with the Administration's policies and Executive Orders, the final rule that published on January 16, 2025 to designate Papah[amacr]naumoku[amacr]kea National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). The designation and regulations for PNMS became effective on March 3, 2025.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/24/2025-04949/designation-of-papahnaumokukea-national-marine-sanctuary)
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