Federal Register #NOAANOS-2025-0009

NOAA Seeks Public Input for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Review

NOAA is seeking public input for the review and potential revision of the management plan for the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, located off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Gathering information and recommendations from individuals, organizations, Tribes, and agencies - Focus areas include education and outreach, environmental pressures, research and monitoring, resource use, and sanctuary management - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Public meetings and written comments are part of the information-gathering process - The review is conducted under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act - Not a procurement opportunity; no acquisition of goods or services involved

Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is initiating a review of the management plan for the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to evaluate progress toward sanctuary goals and revise the plan as needed under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. NOAA seeks information from individuals, organizations, Tribes, and government agencies on issues to address in the revision process. The review includes public meetings for information sharing and oral comments, with written comments accepted until May 21, 2026. The sanctuary encompasses 17 banks off Texas and Louisiana, providing critical marine habitats and ecosystem services.

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