Marine National Monument Established
On June 15, 2006, President Bush signed a proclamation that created the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument (re-named the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument on March 2nd, 2007) . The monument will be managed by the Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in close coordination with the State of Hawaii.
Latest Final Management Plan News!
Key Links and Resources
NOAA and the USFWS are issuing final regulations for the
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. This action
codifies the prohibitions and management measures set forth in
Presidential Proclamation 8031 establishing the monument. The rule is
effective immediately. The full text of the regulations can be found here (pdf)
- NOTE: The Notification email address in section 404.4 ("Access to the Monument") of the Monument Regulations is incorrect - please use nwhi.notifications@noaa.gov when providing notice of entry or exit to the Monument.
Click here for more information on applying for a permit to conduct activities within the monument.
Vessel Monitoring System Requirements for vessels
issued a permit to operate in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
As provided by Presidential Proclamation 8031, all
vessels issued permits to operate in the
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will be required
to carry approved Vessel Monitoring Systems
(VMS). The Federal Register Notice of July
14, 2006 linked above defines the units
approved to meet this requirement.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Boundary Coordinates
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