Archived Documents

These archived documents were utilized in the creation of the current proposed rule.

DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Marine Zoning and Regulatory Review

cover of the DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement for florida keys national marine sanctuary
DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: A Restoration Blueprint (32MB PDF)
Since publication of the initial DEIS economic numbers have been corrected.

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction & Background

Chapter 2 - Purpose of and Need for Action

Chapter 3 - Description of Alternatives

Chapter 4 - Affected Environment

Chapter 5 - Environmental Consequences

Chapter 6 - Conclusions

Chapter 7 - References

Appendices

Appendix A - List of Preparers

Appendix B - Technical Revisions

Appendix C - Draft Programmatic Agreement

Appendix D - Regulatory Framework

Appendix E - Listed species

Appendix F - Navy Operational Environment

Appendix G - Correspondence to Date

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Socioeconomic Supporting Documentation for the Restoration Blueprint, 2019

 

Maps

The maps below depict sanctuary boundary and marine zone alternatives included in the 2019 Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: A Restoration Blueprint. The sanctuary received public and agency comment on these alternatives, which inform the sanctuary boundary and marine zone proposals included in the proposed rule which is available for public comment through October 26, 2022.

Background Material

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Existing Sanctuary Regulations

Existing Sanctuary Management Plan

FKNMS Condition Report

Sanctuary Advisory Council Regulatory and Zoning Alternatives Development Workplan

Sanctuary Advisory Council and working group meetings

Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Assessment (PDF)

ONMS Best Practices for Vessel Operations (PDF)

Mission: Iconic Reefs