Federal Register #2026-22673

NOAA public input on draft plans for the proposed Green Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

NOAA is seeking public input on draft plans for the proposed Green Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. - Government buyer: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, U.S. Department of Commerce. - Notice purpose: Public hearings and comments on a draft management plan and draft environmental impact statement; this is not a procurement solicitation or award. - Draft plan scope: Reserve administration, research, education, training, stewardship, facilities, and management. The environmental impact statement assesses alternatives and potential environmental effects. - Proposed areas: Peshtigo River, Lower Bay, and Sturgeon Bay. - Named organization: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is identified as the lead entity for implementing reserve programs if the reserve is designated. - Procurement items: No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

NOAA announces a 45-day public comment period and public hearings on the draft management plan and draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Green Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The management plan covers research, monitoring, education, stewardship, administration, and management of the proposed reserve; the environmental impact statement evaluates alternatives and their potential environmental impacts. Written comments are due by December 21, 2026, and virtual and in-person hearings are scheduled for December 10, 2026. Comments will be considered in preparing the final management plan and environmental impact statement.

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